Sustainable supply chain management practices in developing countries: An empirical study of Jordanian manufacturing companies

Alzubi, Emad; Akkerman, Renzo

doi:10.1016/j.clpl.2022.100005

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“…SSCM results from inserting sustainable development objectives within SCM (Sajjad et al, 2020). For Alzubi and Akkerman (2022), SSCM is the optimization of a company's industrial processes and activities and thus keeps the environmental impacts generated low and improves the social conditions of the different stakeholders.…”

Section: Assessment Of Sustainable Suppliersmentioning

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Food supplier sorting model for strategic supply chain sustainable development

Causil

Morais

2023

Bus Strat Env

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The sustainable supplier assessment has emerged as a strategic activity that seeks to green the value chain. Plentiful studies evaluating sustainable suppliers in the agroindustry field have been proposed. These investigations focus on selecting or ranking from the best to the worst performance. However, the sorting approach that would be more adequate when it comes to investigating the performance of partners with a view to making improvements to their systems is generally not considered to solve this problem, being an important gap in the literature. In this scenario, this research provides a food supplier sorting model using Value‐Focused Thinking (VFT) and Flexible and Interactive Tradeoff (FITradeoff) method for sorting problematic to suggest upgrades and advancements in the operation of the suppliers searching for a sustainable development. The suppliers were sorted into predefined categories depending on sustainability level: sustainable suppliers; suppliers in path of development; and non‐green suppliers. The method was applied for evaluating suppliers in a Colombian food industry. Finding shows that the proposed model is useful to categorize suppliers, serving to design particular green programs for each class to improve them, while also suggesting a strategic direction to greener the food supply chain in accordance with the goals of the sustainable development.

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Section: Assessment Of Sustainable Suppliersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Food supplier sorting model for strategic supply chain sustainable development

Causil

Morais

2023

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“…By prioritizing human rights, offering attractive incentive schemes and maintaining ethical practices, firms can attract and retain skilled personnel and customers. Effective implementation of streamlined social SCMP helps firms not only attract and retain talented staff and potential customers but also results in increased productivity, market share, sales and profits (Das, 2018;Alzubi and Akkerman, 2022). Additionally, social SCMPs contribute to staff motivation while mitigating the risks and costs associated with employee and customer turnover.…”

Section: Social Supply Chain Management Practicesmentioning

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“…Furthermore, some authors have identified cross-docking as the most effective sustainable distribution strategy for ensuring timely delivery of customer requirements while minimizing storage costs (Juma et al , 2021; Kuswanto, Sundari, Harmadi, & Hariyanti, 2019). Other forms of SSCMPs include outsourcing and offshoring of requirements and fostering streamlined collaboration and coordination among supply chain actors (Türk & Çelik, 2019; Alzubi and Akkerman, 2022). Outsourcing and offshoring involve procuring requirements from external skilled personnel when it is cost-effective to do so.…”

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“…This has been achieved through the reduction of transactional costs and order processing time. Additionally, social SSCMPs, such as compliance with human rights, staff welfare and environmental management, have demonstrated a positive impact on manufacturing firms in India and Jordan (Das, 2018; Alzubi and Akkerman, 2022). However, there is limited knowledge regarding the influence of SSCMPs on the financial sustainability of food processing SMEs, particularly in the context of Tanzania.…”

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The influence of sustainable supply chain management practices on financial sustainability of food processing SMEs

Mwenda

Israel

Mahuwi

2023

LBSJMR

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PurposeThe importance of sustainable supply chain management practices (SSCMPs) in the financial performance of firms is increasing significantly. However, the influence of SSCMPs on financial performance can vary across sectors and contexts. This research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the influence of SSCMPs on the financial sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food processing industry. For this, the influence of sustainable environment practices, customer and supplier relationships, social SCMPs and lean supply chain on the financial sustainability of food processing SMEs is studied.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data from 56 food processing SMEs in Mbeya, Tanzania. The study employed a cross-sectional research design and a census approach to capture data from all eligible SMEs in the target population. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and multiple linear regression (MLR) were utilized as the primary data analysis techniques.FindingsThe findings of the study revealed a positive and significant influence of various SSCMPs on the financial sustainability of food processing SMEs. Specifically, sustainable environment management practices (β = 0.147, p = 0.000), supplier relationship management (SRM) (β = 0.715, p = 0.001), customer relationship management (CRM) (β = 0.894, p = 0.016), social SCMP (β = 0.901, p = 0.005) and lean supply chain practices (β = 0.675, p = 0.003) were all found to have a significant effect on the financial sustainability of the surveyed food processing SMEs.Practical implicationsThe study recommends the need to plan and integrate SSCMPs in firms’ operation processes, promote collaboration and networking and offer capacity-building initiatives that equip food processing SMEs with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement SSCMPs effectively. These will nurture effective adoption of SSCMP, leading to improved operations, environmental performance, financial sustainability and long-term viability of the sector.Originality/valueWhile SSCMPs have gained attention in the literature, the specific focus on its impact on financial sustainability in the context of food processing SMEs adds originality to this research. Industry stakeholders and policymakers can utilize the findings of this study to develop supportive policies and programs that promote sustainable supply chain practices and enhance financial sustainability in the food processing sector.

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“…Manufacturing firms in Jordan are under increasing pressure to improve supply chain performance (SCP), which includes lowering costs, reducing delivery times and increasing customer satisfaction (Jum'a, 2023). A recent study found that investing in supply chain management practices (SCMP) such as integration and flexibility can considerably improve SCP (Alzubi and Akkerman, 2022). Since Jordan's economy is strongly reliant on its manufacturing sector, which accounts for around 25% of the country's GDP (The world Bank, 2022), many Jordanian manufacturing firms are focusing on supply chain integration and flexibility in order to gain a competitive advantage over rivals.…”

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Investigating the role of flexibility as a moderator between supply chain integration and firm performance: the case of manufacturing sector

Jum'a,

Bushnaq

2023

JAMR

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PurposeThe study aims to examine the impact of three types of supply chain integration (SCI) on supply chain flexibility (SCF), investigate the impact of SCF on supply chain performance (SCP) and analyse the indirect impact of SCI on SCP by considering the mediating role of SCF within the manufacturing sector of Jordan.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a quantitative approach to validate the study model. An online self-completed questionnaire was used to gather data from 219 participants from managers in various Jordanian manufacturing firms. SmartPLS software was used to perform structural equation modelling to test the formulated hypotheses.FindingsBased on the findings of the study, firms in Jordan's manufacturing sector would benefit from developing an integrative and flexible supply chain to boost SCP in the present volatile, uncertain, complex and speculative market. In addition, SCP was significantly influenced by investments in supply chain management practices related to SCI and SCF. Moreover, SCF significantly moderated the relationship between SCI and SCP. Thus, SCI and SCF assisted firms in reaching their highest potential performance through increased productivity, decreased expenses and increased satisfaction of their customers.Research limitations/implicationsThe study employed a cross-sectional design using SCF as a single construct. Future research should look into the specific type of SCFs that have an immense effect on SCP and how these types are affected by the three types of SCI. Furthermore, future research ought to employ probability sampling techniques to improve the generalizability of results or using a longitudinal data-collection design. Finally, additional research should be conducted to validate the findings of this study by replicating it in other specific industries or countries.Originality/valueThe study fills an identified gap based on previous studies by exploring the linkages between SCI, SCF and SCP in the context of manufacturing sector. Moreover, based on the relational view theory, the study proposed an assessment mechanism for SCP for firms based on the link between three types of SCI and SCF.

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Sustainable supply chain management practices in developing countries: An empirical study of Jordanian manufacturing companies

Cited by 34 publications

References 49 publications

Food supplier sorting model for strategic supply chain sustainable development

Food supplier sorting model for strategic supply chain sustainable development

The influence of sustainable supply chain management practices on financial sustainability of food processing SMEs

Investigating the role of flexibility as a moderator between supply chain integration and firm performance: the case of manufacturing sector

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