The Critical Success Factors of Green Supply Chain Management in Emerging Economies (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Green Supply Chain Management
	1.1 Background
		1.1.1 Public Awareness About the Environmental Impact
		1.1.2 Tough Firm Competition
		1.1.3 Government Strict Laws for Green Performance
			1.1.3.1 Pollution Control
			1.1.3.2 Resource Sustainability
				Impact Assessment
				Water and Mineral Resources
				Forest Resources
		1.1.4 Recycling and Remanufacturing Products to Save Money
	1.2 International Laws
		1.2.1 European Union Countries
		1.2.2 Asian Countries
	1.3 Highlights of Environmental Laws in Pakistan
	1.4 Definition of GSCM in the Context of Pakistan
	1.5 The Network of Reverse Logistics
	1.6 Differences Between Forwarding and Reverse Logistics
	1.7 Pakistani Manufacturing Sector
	1.8 Manufacturing Industry Growth
		1.8.1 Major Industries’ Growth in Manufacturing Sector
		1.8.2 Large-Scale Manufacturing Industry: Products Growth
	1.9 Production Index of Manufacturing Sector
	1.10 Leading Textile Industry in Pakistan
	1.11 Automotive Industry
	1.12 Other Major Products
	1.13 Problem Statement
	1.14 Research Objectives
	1.15 Research Scope
	1.16 Research Method
	1.17 Thesis Structure
	References
Chapter 2: Empirical Studies on Green Supply Chain Management
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Development in GSCM
	2.3 Development of Hypothesis
		2.3.1 Internal Environmental Management and Green Information Systems
		2.3.2 Internal Environmental Management and Green Manufacturing
		2.3.3 Internal Environmental Management and Green Distribution
		2.3.4 Internal Environmental Management and Green Transportation
		2.3.5 Internal Environmental Management and Ecological Design
		2.3.6 Green Information System and Green Manufacturing
		2.3.7 Green Information System and Green Distribution
		2.3.8 Green Information System and Green Transportation
		2.3.9 Green Information System and Ecological Design
		2.3.10 Green Manufacturing System and Economic Performance
		2.3.11 Green Manufacturing System and Competitive Edge
		2.3.12 Green Manufacturing System and Environmental Performance
		2.3.13 Green Distribution and Competitive Advantage
		2.3.14 Green Distribution and Environmental Performance
		2.3.15 Green Transportation and Competitive Advantage
		2.3.16 Green Transportation and Environmental Performance
		2.3.17 Ecological Design and Economic Performance
		2.3.18 Ecological Design and Competitive Advantage
		2.3.19 Ecological Design and Environmental Performance
		2.3.20 Environmental Performance and Economic Performance
		2.3.21 Environmental Performance and Organizational Performance
		2.3.22 Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance
		2.3.23 Economic Performance and Organizational Performance
	References
Chapter 3: Theoretical Framework and Methodology of GSCM
	3.1 Summary of Research Objectives
		3.1.1 Theoretical Framework to Support Research Objective
	3.2 Research Design
		3.2.1 Research Approaches
			3.2.1.1 Quantitative Research Approach
			3.2.1.2 Qualitative Research Approach
			3.2.1.3 Mixed Research Approach
		3.2.2 Research Methods
		3.2.3 Research Context
		3.2.4 Research Process
	3.3 Discussion of Current Research Methods
		3.3.1 Questionnaire Survey
		3.3.2 Unstructured Interviews
	3.4 Choice of Research Locations and Interviewees
	3.5 Statistical Techniques
	3.6 Sampling Techniques
	3.7 Data Source
		3.7.1 Questionnaire Analysis
		3.7.2 Primary Data
		3.7.3 Secondary Data
	3.8 Research Plan
	3.9 Research Model
	3.10 Research Hypotheses
	3.11 Overview of Research Methodology
	References
Chapter 4: Statistical Analyses of Green Supply Chain Management
	4.1 Survey Response Analysis
		4.1.1 Survey Response Analysis
		4.1.2 Non-response and Response Bias
	4.2 Data Screening and Initial Analysis
		4.2.1 Missing Data and Outliers
		4.2.2 Normality of Data
		4.2.3 Common Method Bias
		4.2.4 PLS-SEM
	4.3 Measurement Refinement and Initial Analysis
		4.3.1 Reliability and Validity of Measures
		4.3.2 Confirmatory Factor Analysis
	4.4 Model Validation
		4.4.1 Convergent Validity
		4.4.2 Discriminant Validity
		4.4.3 Quality Criteria of Model
	4.5 Structural Model Evaluation
		4.5.1 Structural Model Evaluation
		4.5.2 Model Fit
			4.5.2.1 Additional Model Fit Statistics
		4.5.3 Path Effects
		4.5.4 Hypothesis Testing
	4.6 Interview Analysis
		4.6.1 Barriers of GSCM
			4.6.1.1 Organizational Barriers
				Lack of Management Support
				Existing Poor Infrastructure
				Lack of Understanding Among SC Members
				Lack of Employee Commitment Towards GSCM
				Lack of Ethical Concern
				Lack of Clear Understanding of What to Solve and hHow
				Lack of Information About the Performance of Suppliers
				Lack of Robust Educational Programs on Sustainability
				Fear of Failure
				Poor IT Human Resource
			4.6.1.2 Economic/Financial Barriers
				Cost of Implementation
				Lack of Direct Incentives
				Higher Interest Rate on the Loan
				Trade Barriers
				Lack of Government Subsidy
				Heavy Investment in Information Technology and Software
			4.6.1.3 Environmental Barriers
				Firms’ Policies Conflicting with Green Supply Chain Management
				Complexity in Green Design
				Lack of Environmental-Friendly Policies
				Lack of Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Towards GSCM
				Lack of Clear Definitions of Sustainability
				Lack of Government Support for Green Projects
				Lack of Experience and Training to Personnel in GSCM
				Lack of Strict Environmental Laws
			4.6.1.4 Competitive Edge Barriers
				Lack of IT Consultants and Experts
				No Confidence Among Customers on Green Product Information
				Poor Quality of Labors
				Lack of Integration of Technology/Compatibility
				Poor IT Human Resource/Lack of Skilled Professionals for Green Projects
		4.6.2 Drivers of GSCM
			4.6.2.1 Economic Performance Motivating Factors
				Special Tax Exemption for ISO-Certified Firms
				Greater Export Opportunities
				Recycle Within the Firm
				Lower Rejection and Defective Products
				Internal Reduction of Production Costs
				Government Subsidies and Incentives
				Early Supplier Involvement in Green Product Development
				New Market Opportunities
				Reduction in Material Consumption
				Customer Satisfaction
				Ethical Reason to Increase the Product Price
			4.6.2.2 Organizational Performance Motivating Factors
				Legislation and Regulatory Compliance
				Top Management Realization
				Organizational Structure
				Employee Involvement
				Pressure from Labor Unions
				Environmental Protection Plans
				Effective Communication Platform Within Companies and with Suppliers
				Media Pressure
				NGO Pressure
			4.6.2.3 Environmental Performance Motivating Factors
				Societal Concern for Environmental Protection
				Eco- literacy Among Supply Chain Partners
				Environmental Law Enforcement
				Pollution Control and Air Emissions
				Environmental Risk Minimization (ISO 50001 and ISO 14001)
				Government Environmental Inspections
				Control to Wastewater and Solid Waste
				Protecting a Business from Risks of Environmental, Health, and Safety Factors
				Environmental Education and Training
				Ethical Standards and Corporate Social Responsibilities
				Competitive Advantage Motivating Factors
				Quality Systems Process
				Fast Service Response
				Skilled Professionals
				Green Image and Reputation
				Green Marketing
	References
Chapter 5: Discussion on Green Supply Chain Management
	5.1 Quantitative Part of the Research
		5.1.1 IEM and GIS
		5.1.2 IEM and GM
		5.1.3 IEM and GD
		5.1.4 IEM and GT
		5.1.5 IEM and ED
		5.1.6 GIS and GM
		5.1.7 GIS and GD
		5.1.8 GIS and GT
		5.1.9 GIS and ED
		5.1.10 GM and ECP
		5.1.11 GM and CA
		5.1.12 GM and ENP
		5.1.13 GD and CA
		5.1.14 GD and ENP
		5.1.15 GT and CA
		5.1.16 GT and ENP
		5.1.17 ED and ECP
		5.1.18 ED and CA
		5.1.19 ED and ENP
		5.1.20 ENP and ECP
		5.1.21 ENP and ORP
		5.1.22 CA and ORP
		5.1.23 ECP and ORP
	5.2 Qualitative Part of the Research
		5.2.1 GSCM Barriers in Manufacturing Firms of Pakistan
			5.2.1.1 Economic Barriers
			5.2.1.2 Environmental Barriers
			5.2.1.3 Competitive Barriers
			5.2.1.4 Organizational Barriers
		5.2.2 GSCM Drivers in Manufacturing Firms of Pakistan
			5.2.2.1 Economic Drivers
			5.2.2.2 Environmental Drivers
			5.2.2.3 Competitive Drivers
			5.2.2.4 Organizational Drivers
	References
Chapter 6: Practical Implications and Recommendations for Green Supply Chain Management
	6.1 Key Findings from Mixed Approached
	6.2 Practical Implications
		6.2.1 The Key Barriers
		6.2.2 The Key Drivers
	6.3 Research Contribution
		6.3.1 Achievements of Research Objectives
		6.3.2 Contribution to Knowledge (the Model)
		6.3.3 Find Out Reasons Why Practitioners Adopt or Not Adopt Green Practices
		6.3.4 Implications for Practitioners
		6.3.5 Implications to Government
	6.4 Research Recommendations, Limitations, and Future Research
Appendix A: Correlational Matrix
	Correlational Matrix Item Wise
Appendix B: Questionnaire
Appendix C: Interview Questions
Index