EFFECT OF GSCM PRACTICES BY USING LEAN MANAGEMENT AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE ON A FIRM’S OPERATIONAL PERFROMANCE: A CASE OF THE TEXTILE SECTOR OF KARACHI

Abstract

Purpose The main idea ofthis study was to examine how Green supply chain management practices impact Operational Performance of a firm by taking Lean Management as mediating in the textile sector ofKarachi. Methodology & Design A quantitative method was used in this research study and it includes data from 184 respondents from the textile sector of Karachi. The questionnaire has been adopted from already available questionnaires from two articles. The sample technique used in this study is Non probabilistic Convenient sampling and the data was analyzed by SME-PLS Findings The results ofthis study found that Lean management mediates a positive relationship between Green Manufacturing and Operational performance. I also showed that Green procurement does not have a positive effect on Operational Performance but when Lean Management is mediation it shows a positive effect. Whereas Eco Design with and without Lean taken as Management does not positively effect Operational Performance. Limitations This study has only considered the textile companies listed in the 100 index list of Karachi stock exchange because oflimited resources in the future it can be expended country wide and in the other industries as well which will give better insight. Recommendations This study recommends local companies to adopt green practices religiously in order to compete internationally and to educate workers and suppliers about the importance of using these practices.