Role of technological dimensions of green supply chain management practices on firm performance

Bag, Surajit; Gupta, Shivam; Kumar, Sameer; Sivarajah, Uthayasankar

doi:10.1108/jeim-10-2019-0324

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“…Data is acting as a resource in the present competitive landscape. The technological dimensions such as artificial intelligence and big data can act as a powerful enabler in GSCM and furthermore enhance organization performance (Bag et al , 2020b). Therefore, digitalization is influencing every business activity and supply chain systems (Muñoz-Villamizar et al , 2019).…”

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Barriers to adoption of blockchain technology in green supply chain management

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Viktorovich

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology in green supply chain management (GSCM) and further analyze the cause and effect relationship to prioritize the barriers for making strategic decisions. Design/methodology/approach The study examines 15 potential barriers related to the adoption of blockchain in GSCM which is identified from the literature review and finalized after subsequent discussions with industry professionals. Integrated Fuzzy-Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory approach is used to analyze cause and effect relationships and prioritize the barriers. Fuzzy set theory is used to handle the uncertainty and vagueness associated with the personnel biases and data deficiency problems. Three small to medium enterprises’ (SMEs’) are considered for gathering data and further analyzing the crucial barriers that are impeding the adoption of blockchain technology in GSCM. Findings The findings reveal that “lack of management vision” and “cultural differences among supply chain partners” are the most influencing barriers, whereas; “collaboration challenges” and “hesitation and workforce obsolescence” are the most influential barriers in the adoption of blockchain in GSCM. Research limitations/implications The study is developed based on 15 selected barriers which were further tested using data from three SMEs’ in the emerging economy of India. The adoption of blockchain technology in GSCM is at a nascent stage and more research studies are necessary to extend the knowledge base. Practical implications Managers need to eliminate the barriers and extend the blockchain technology application in GSCM. Managers need to develop the mission and vision of the company by doing proper alignment of blockchain technology with GSCM goals. Second, managers need to make strong collaborations and remove the hesitation and workforce obsolescence barrier by providing the right education and pieces of training. Originality/value Blockchain technology in GSCM is in a nascent stage. This study extends the knowledge base by identifying and further prioritizing the leading blockchain barriers that need to be overcome for effectively adopting blockchain in GSCM.

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Barriers to adoption of blockchain technology in green supply chain management

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Viktorovich

Sahu

et al. 2020

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“…Few authors have discussed this association by assessing this affiliation on a microlevel such as: life-cycle management [9,106,113,118,119], supply-chain management [69,78,115], value chain [36,85,115,120], and stakeholders perception [86,121].…”

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Towards a Conceptual Development of Industry 4.0, Servitisation, and Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

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Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies have been highlighted in recent literature as enablers of servitisation. Simultaneously, businesses are advised to implement a circular economy (CE) to bring new opportunities. However, it is pertinent to mention that little attention has been given to assess the role of I4.0 in adopting the CE and servitisation in a fully integrated manner. This research fills this gap by developing a conceptual framework through a systematic literature review of 139 studies investigating the relationship between the I4.0, CE, and servitisation. This study identifies the impact of these variables on a firm’s operational and financial performance (revenue stream, growth, and profitability). Our research findings advocate that adopting I4.0 technologies to the business and manufacturing model enables sustainability, energy and resource efficiency while enhancing performance and offering innovative products through smart services. Thus, firms must systematically adopt I4.0 technologies to support a CE model that creates value through servitisation. This study identifies the research gaps that are unexplored for practitioners and future researchers while providing insight into the role of I4.0 in implementing CE in the servitisation business model.

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“…The literature is divided into the following four main interrelated parts (as depicted by the author in Figure 1): The integration between the two research fields of green production and operations management (GPOM) (Afum et al, 2020; Baines et al, 2012; Digalwar et al, 2013; Heidrich & Tiwary, 2013) and SCM resulted in GSCM studies. Various researchers (Abdullah, 2016; Agyabeng-Mensah et al, 2020; Ali et al, 2020; Bag et al, 2020; Ding & Wang, 2020; Lou et al, 2020; Taleizadeh et al, 2020) studied GSCM strategy and its cross-functional practices. The interaction between GPOM and entrepreneurship research areas generated the green entrepreneurship (GE) research interest. Some studies (Braun, 2010; Demirel et al, 2019; Gibbs & O’Neill, 2012; Haldar, 2019; Lin & Chen, 2018; Schaper, 2016) discussed the importance of having green entrepreneurs or eco-entrepreneurs, in which the performance of their individual companies can be characterised by being proactive, innovative, risk-taker and environment-friendly.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The integration between the two research fields of green production and operations management (GPOM) (Afum et al, 2020; Baines et al, 2012; Digalwar et al, 2013; Heidrich & Tiwary, 2013) and SCM resulted in GSCM studies. Various researchers (Abdullah, 2016; Agyabeng-Mensah et al, 2020; Ali et al, 2020; Bag et al, 2020; Ding & Wang, 2020; Lou et al, 2020; Taleizadeh et al, 2020) studied GSCM strategy and its cross-functional practices.…”

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“…In regard to the GESCM strategy, the literature is divided into four main parts. First, various researchers studied green production and operations management (e.g., Baines et al, 2012; Heidrich & Tiwary, 2013) and green supply chain management (GSCM) (e.g., Bag et al, 2020; Taleizadeh et al, 2020). Second, other studies (e.g., Haldar, 2019; Lin & Chen, 2018; Schaper, 2016) discussed the importance of having green entrepreneurs, in which the performance of their individual companies can be characterised by being proactive, innovative, risk-taker and environment-friendly.…”

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Mapping and Assessing Green Entrepreneurial Performance: Evidence from a Vertically Integrated Organic Beverages Supply Chain

Adel

2021

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economie

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The purpose of this article is to use strategy mapping (SM) and balanced scorecard (BSC) in portraying and assessing green entrepreneurial supply chain management (GESCM) performance of a vertically integrated entrepreneurial supply chain in an Egyptian emerging market of organic beverages industry. Based on thematic literature review and qualitative research (in-depth interviews with experts, focus groups, observations, and reports’ analysis), multi-item measurement quantitative BSC scale and strategy map were proposed to measure and communicate the GESCM performance of a hierarchical chain with multiple nodes and cross-functional green practices. This article conceptually contributes to the active debate on contemporary GESCM performance measurement. It integrates the literature of green production and operations management, strategic management and entrepreneurial supply chain management (ESCM) to investigate the unexplored context of GESCM research. It empirically assesses GESCM performance of an attractive network using BSC and maps its strategy with its multidisciplinary environment-friendly practices. The GESCM performance was measured in terms of four integrated perspectives (innovative and proactive processes, learning and growth, financial gains and supply chain stakeholders’ delight). Results showed that BSC and SM are effective and efficient tools in managing the performance of a successful GESC in an emerging market. Royal Herbs’ BSC key performance indicators (KPIs), which were used in assessing a GESCM strategy, indicate improvements along the BSC’s four perspectives. Results give green entrepreneurs/manufacturers in an emerging market as Egypt a comprehensive view on how they can effectively assess/improve their GESCM performance. It draws attention to the importance of investing in GESCM practices for maintaining sustainable development in a clean business environment. It helps practitioners, academics and policymakers in Egypt to bridge the gap between theory and practice regarding GESCM performance. From an interdisciplinary perspective, it provides insights on improving the ESCM performance of the industry without harming its natural environment.

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Role of technological dimensions of green supply chain management practices on firm performance

Cited by 96 publications

References 130 publications

Barriers to adoption of blockchain technology in green supply chain management

Barriers to adoption of blockchain technology in green supply chain management

Towards a Conceptual Development of Industry 4.0, Servitisation, and Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

Mapping and Assessing Green Entrepreneurial Performance: Evidence from a Vertically Integrated Organic Beverages Supply Chain

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