The International Journal of Logistics Management, 2022
PurposeThe compounding impacts of climate change has mobilised unstinting endeavours of researche... more PurposeThe compounding impacts of climate change has mobilised unstinting endeavours of researchers, ecologists and corporate leaders to explore new ways for the logistics industry to manage environmental problems, improve social outcomes and gain competitive advantage. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediation roles of inbound green logistics practices and outbound green logistics practices between eco-market orientation, green value competitiveness and social sustainability.Design/methodology/approachBy employing explanatory research design, with questionnaire-based survey, data for the study was collected from Ghanaian logistics firms. The data is analysed using the partial least square structural equation modelling.FindingsThe results indicate that eco-market orientation has a significant positive impact on green value competitiveness. However, eco-market orientation was found to have an insignificant impact on social sustainability. The results further confirmed...
Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal
PurposeThis study aims to examine whether the types of eco-market orientation (eco-proactive mark... more PurposeThis study aims to examine whether the types of eco-market orientation (eco-proactive market orientation and eco-responsive market orientation) result in green knowledge acquisition and positive organizational outcomes (green customer satisfaction [GCS], green brand image [GBI] and green value-based competitiveness [GVC]). The study further aims to explore the mediation role of green business practices in the relationship between the types of eco-market orientation and organizational outcomes.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaire was used to garner data from managers from Ghanaian hospitality firms. The hypothesized relationships were tested using partial least square structural equation modeling.FindingsThe result confirms the notion that although both eco-proactive market orientation and eco-responsive market orientation contribute significantly to enhancing the acquisition of green knowledge, eco-responsive market orientation has a strong effect on green knowledge acqui...
Purpose-This study aims to examine the direct impact of internal green supply chain practices (IG... more Purpose-This study aims to examine the direct impact of internal green supply chain practices (IGSCP) on green human resource management (GHRM), supply chain environmental cooperation (SCEC) and firm performance (FP). The mediating influences of GHRM and SCEC on the influence of IGSCP on FP are also examined. The study further examines the mediating influence of SCEC on the link between GHRM and FP. Design/methodology/approach-The study uses a quantitative method where data is gathered from human resource and supply chain managers of 139 manufacturing firms (food, beverage and alcohol, textiles, agrochemical and plastics), using customized questionnaires. The data is analyzed using the partial least square structural equation modeling software (SmartPLS 3.2.8). Findings-The results suggest that the adoption of only IGSCP may negatively affect the market and financial performances of firms. However, the implementation of GHRM and SCEC may catalyze IGSCP to improve FP. Originality/value-The study develops a comprehensive empirical model that tests the joint influence of internal green supply chain, GHRM and SCEC on FP. The findings indicate that IGSCP, GHRM and SCEC help firms to advance FP.
Exploring the mediating influences of total quality management and just in time between green supply chain practices and performance Yaw Agyabeng-Mensah, Ebenezer Afum, Carin Agnikpe, Jiaxin Cai, Esther Ahenkorah, Essel Dacosta Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2020
Purpose – The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted... more Purpose – The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted in the adoption of several practices. Green supply chain practices (GSCPs), just in time (JIT) and total quality management (TQM) are some of the practices adopted by firms to improve operational performance (OP) and business performance (BP). This study examines the direct influence of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on operational performance and BP. The study further analyzes the synergy of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on OP and BP. Design/methodology/approach – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) to analyze the survey data. Findings – The results of the analysis show that GSCPs, TQM and JIT positively influence both OP and BP. The findings reveal that GSCPs combine with JIT and TQM to improve OP and BP significantly. However, the synergy between green supply chain and TQM creates more value for both OP and BP than the synergy between GSCPs and JIT. Originality/value – The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined influence of GSCPs, TQM and JIT on both OP and BP from the developing country perspective. The study models GSCPs as an antecedent of JIT and TQM, which has not been explored
Purpose-The aim of this study is to examine the explanatory link of green supply chain integratio... more Purpose-The aim of this study is to examine the explanatory link of green supply chain integration (GSCI) between green manufacturing practices (GMPs) and sustainable performance (economic [EP], environmental [EnP] and social [SP] performances) by using data from an emerging country. Design/methodology/approach-An explanatory research design was employed for the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 178 Ghanaian manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Hypotheses were formulated and tested using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings-The results indicate that GMPs have a significant positive effect on sustainable performance (EP, EnP and SP). Again, GMPs have a significant positive effect on GSCI. Additionally, GSCI plays a mediating role between green manufacturing practices and sustainable performance. Research limitations/implications-In this study, GSCI was compositely measured despite having three dimensions. Generalizing the findings is also not guaranteed since the sample constitutes Ghanaian manufacturing SMEs. Practical implications-The results provide significant ramifications for managers of manufacturing SMEs within Ghana and those in other sub-Saharan African context. Based on the results, managers of manufacturing firms will have stronger backing to invest in GMPs, while at the same time establish strong ties with eco-oriented supply chain partners so as to achieve their sustainable performance goals. Originality/value-This study adds to the literature in the area of sustainability and triple bottom line by providing evidence from a fast growing industrialized and emerging country.
Translating Environmental Management Practices into Improved Environmental Performance via Green Organizational Culture: Insight from Ghanaian Manufacturing SMEs, 2020
The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of green organizational culture between en... more The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of green organizational culture between environmental management practices (EMPs) and environmental performance. The study collected data from 157 manufacturing firms and employed the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling as an analytical tool to test all hypothesized relationships. The results of the study indicated that EMPs (green manufacturing and green procurement) and green organizational culture are significant predictors of environmental performance. The study further showed that EMPs (green manufacturing and green procurement) have a significant positive effect on green organizational culture. It was also realized that green organizational culture plays a mediating role between EMPs and environmental performance. The study provides insight for managers to ensure that EMPs become a vital and permanent activity, thus becoming a cultural value which will be accepted and supported by all organizational members in the quest to achieve environmental performance goals.
Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), 2019
This study principally aimedat examininghow reverse logistics influences firm performance, with c... more This study principally aimedat examininghow reverse logistics influences firm performance, with competitive advantage playing an intervening (mediating) role. The study carefully selected 187 logistics, procurement and production managers via stratified sampling from Ghanaian bottled and sachet manufacturing firms. Questionnaire was the main data collection instrument for the study. The study tested all hypotheses using PLS-SEM via SMART PLS 3 software. The findings of the study showed that reverse logistics positively and significantlyinfluences competitive advantage and firm performance. The findings further disclosed that competitive advantage positively and significantlyinfluencesfirm performance. Moreover, the findings showed that competitive advantage plays a significant intervening (mediating) role between reverse logistics and firm performance. The study findings serve as an insight for managers to holistically consider and integrate reverse logistics into their supply chain so as to enjoy competitive advantage and improve their performance.
The study primarily aimed at assessing the perceived stakeholder influence on reverse logistics (... more The study primarily aimed at assessing the perceived stakeholder influence on reverse logistics (RL) adoption and further examined how the adoption of RL influences supply chain performance, with a focus in the Ghanaian manufacturing sector. A total of 193 operation managers, logistics managers and production managers were carefully selected via stratified sampling technique for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for the primary data collection instrument. Formulated hypotheses were tested using Partial Least Squares structural equation modelling. The findings revealed that all the stakeholder variables (top management support, corporate citizenship pressure and customer pressure), except for environmental regulations, have a strong influence on RL adoption. Furthermore, supply chain performance is enhanced through RL. The results provide strategic insight for managers to willingly support RL and design effective product return policies that meet both customers and society's 'greening' expectation to enhance their supply chains. Governments and other environmental regulatory bodies should also design national waste management policies aimed at mounting pressure on manufacturing firms to comply and adopt RL into their operations.
International Journal of Logistics Management, 2021
Purpose - This study examines the mediation effects of time-based competitiveness,
cost-based com... more Purpose - This study examines the mediation effects of time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, and customer performance between logistics outsourcing and financial performance. Design/ methodology/ approach: The study relied on a questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument and further employed partial least squares structural equation modeling technique to test all formulated hypotheses. Findings: The results demonstrate that logistics outsourcing has a significant positive impact on time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, customer performance, and financial performance. Time-based competitiveness and cost-based competitiveness were both found to have a significant positive impact on financial performance; however, customer performance had no significant impact on financial performance. The mediation analysis further indicates that while both time-based competitiveness and cost-based competitiveness play mediation effects between logistics outsourcing and financial performance, customer performance plays no mediation effect between logistics outsourcing and financial performance. Research limitations/implications: The sampled firms for this study came from a single emerging country; hence, our results cannot be generalized or imported to reflect the results that may be obtained from other emerging geographical settings. Practical implications: The results provide sufficient evidence for managers to turn their attention to logistics outsourcing, as a transformative business initiative, to gain time-based and cost-based competitiveness so as to improve financial performance. Originality/value: The study provides significant insight and makes an additional contribution to literature in the area of logistics outsourcing, especially by collecting data from an emerging country. Modeling time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, and customer performance as mediating variables between logistics outsourcing and financial performance make this work relatively different from other studies.
Purpose - The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted... more Purpose - The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted in the adoption of several practices. Green supply chain practices, just in time and total quality management are some of the practices adopted by firms to improve operational and business performances. This study examines the direct influence of green supply chain practices, just in time and total quality management on operational performance and business performance. The study further analyzes the synergy of green supply chain practices, just in time and total quality management on operational and business performances.
Methodology – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modelling to analyze the survey data.
Findings - The results of the analysis show that green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time positively influence both operational and business performances. The findings reveal that green supply chain practices combine with just in time and total quality management to improve operational performance and business performance significantly. However, the synergy between green supply chain and total quality management creates more value both operational and business performances than the synergy between green supply chain practices and just in time.
Originality - The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined influence of green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time on both operational performance and business performance from the developing country perspective. The study models green supply chain practices as antecedent of just in time and total quality management, which has not been explored.
The International Journal of Logistics Management, 2022
PurposeThe compounding impacts of climate change has mobilised unstinting endeavours of researche... more PurposeThe compounding impacts of climate change has mobilised unstinting endeavours of researchers, ecologists and corporate leaders to explore new ways for the logistics industry to manage environmental problems, improve social outcomes and gain competitive advantage. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediation roles of inbound green logistics practices and outbound green logistics practices between eco-market orientation, green value competitiveness and social sustainability.Design/methodology/approachBy employing explanatory research design, with questionnaire-based survey, data for the study was collected from Ghanaian logistics firms. The data is analysed using the partial least square structural equation modelling.FindingsThe results indicate that eco-market orientation has a significant positive impact on green value competitiveness. However, eco-market orientation was found to have an insignificant impact on social sustainability. The results further confirmed...
Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal
PurposeThis study aims to examine whether the types of eco-market orientation (eco-proactive mark... more PurposeThis study aims to examine whether the types of eco-market orientation (eco-proactive market orientation and eco-responsive market orientation) result in green knowledge acquisition and positive organizational outcomes (green customer satisfaction [GCS], green brand image [GBI] and green value-based competitiveness [GVC]). The study further aims to explore the mediation role of green business practices in the relationship between the types of eco-market orientation and organizational outcomes.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaire was used to garner data from managers from Ghanaian hospitality firms. The hypothesized relationships were tested using partial least square structural equation modeling.FindingsThe result confirms the notion that although both eco-proactive market orientation and eco-responsive market orientation contribute significantly to enhancing the acquisition of green knowledge, eco-responsive market orientation has a strong effect on green knowledge acqui...
Purpose-This study aims to examine the direct impact of internal green supply chain practices (IG... more Purpose-This study aims to examine the direct impact of internal green supply chain practices (IGSCP) on green human resource management (GHRM), supply chain environmental cooperation (SCEC) and firm performance (FP). The mediating influences of GHRM and SCEC on the influence of IGSCP on FP are also examined. The study further examines the mediating influence of SCEC on the link between GHRM and FP. Design/methodology/approach-The study uses a quantitative method where data is gathered from human resource and supply chain managers of 139 manufacturing firms (food, beverage and alcohol, textiles, agrochemical and plastics), using customized questionnaires. The data is analyzed using the partial least square structural equation modeling software (SmartPLS 3.2.8). Findings-The results suggest that the adoption of only IGSCP may negatively affect the market and financial performances of firms. However, the implementation of GHRM and SCEC may catalyze IGSCP to improve FP. Originality/value-The study develops a comprehensive empirical model that tests the joint influence of internal green supply chain, GHRM and SCEC on FP. The findings indicate that IGSCP, GHRM and SCEC help firms to advance FP.
Exploring the mediating influences of total quality management and just in time between green supply chain practices and performance Yaw Agyabeng-Mensah, Ebenezer Afum, Carin Agnikpe, Jiaxin Cai, Esther Ahenkorah, Essel Dacosta Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2020
Purpose – The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted... more Purpose – The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted in the adoption of several practices. Green supply chain practices (GSCPs), just in time (JIT) and total quality management (TQM) are some of the practices adopted by firms to improve operational performance (OP) and business performance (BP). This study examines the direct influence of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on operational performance and BP. The study further analyzes the synergy of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on OP and BP. Design/methodology/approach – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) to analyze the survey data. Findings – The results of the analysis show that GSCPs, TQM and JIT positively influence both OP and BP. The findings reveal that GSCPs combine with JIT and TQM to improve OP and BP significantly. However, the synergy between green supply chain and TQM creates more value for both OP and BP than the synergy between GSCPs and JIT. Originality/value – The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined influence of GSCPs, TQM and JIT on both OP and BP from the developing country perspective. The study models GSCPs as an antecedent of JIT and TQM, which has not been explored
Purpose-The aim of this study is to examine the explanatory link of green supply chain integratio... more Purpose-The aim of this study is to examine the explanatory link of green supply chain integration (GSCI) between green manufacturing practices (GMPs) and sustainable performance (economic [EP], environmental [EnP] and social [SP] performances) by using data from an emerging country. Design/methodology/approach-An explanatory research design was employed for the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 178 Ghanaian manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Hypotheses were formulated and tested using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings-The results indicate that GMPs have a significant positive effect on sustainable performance (EP, EnP and SP). Again, GMPs have a significant positive effect on GSCI. Additionally, GSCI plays a mediating role between green manufacturing practices and sustainable performance. Research limitations/implications-In this study, GSCI was compositely measured despite having three dimensions. Generalizing the findings is also not guaranteed since the sample constitutes Ghanaian manufacturing SMEs. Practical implications-The results provide significant ramifications for managers of manufacturing SMEs within Ghana and those in other sub-Saharan African context. Based on the results, managers of manufacturing firms will have stronger backing to invest in GMPs, while at the same time establish strong ties with eco-oriented supply chain partners so as to achieve their sustainable performance goals. Originality/value-This study adds to the literature in the area of sustainability and triple bottom line by providing evidence from a fast growing industrialized and emerging country.
Translating Environmental Management Practices into Improved Environmental Performance via Green Organizational Culture: Insight from Ghanaian Manufacturing SMEs, 2020
The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of green organizational culture between en... more The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of green organizational culture between environmental management practices (EMPs) and environmental performance. The study collected data from 157 manufacturing firms and employed the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling as an analytical tool to test all hypothesized relationships. The results of the study indicated that EMPs (green manufacturing and green procurement) and green organizational culture are significant predictors of environmental performance. The study further showed that EMPs (green manufacturing and green procurement) have a significant positive effect on green organizational culture. It was also realized that green organizational culture plays a mediating role between EMPs and environmental performance. The study provides insight for managers to ensure that EMPs become a vital and permanent activity, thus becoming a cultural value which will be accepted and supported by all organizational members in the quest to achieve environmental performance goals.
Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), 2019
This study principally aimedat examininghow reverse logistics influences firm performance, with c... more This study principally aimedat examininghow reverse logistics influences firm performance, with competitive advantage playing an intervening (mediating) role. The study carefully selected 187 logistics, procurement and production managers via stratified sampling from Ghanaian bottled and sachet manufacturing firms. Questionnaire was the main data collection instrument for the study. The study tested all hypotheses using PLS-SEM via SMART PLS 3 software. The findings of the study showed that reverse logistics positively and significantlyinfluences competitive advantage and firm performance. The findings further disclosed that competitive advantage positively and significantlyinfluencesfirm performance. Moreover, the findings showed that competitive advantage plays a significant intervening (mediating) role between reverse logistics and firm performance. The study findings serve as an insight for managers to holistically consider and integrate reverse logistics into their supply chain so as to enjoy competitive advantage and improve their performance.
The study primarily aimed at assessing the perceived stakeholder influence on reverse logistics (... more The study primarily aimed at assessing the perceived stakeholder influence on reverse logistics (RL) adoption and further examined how the adoption of RL influences supply chain performance, with a focus in the Ghanaian manufacturing sector. A total of 193 operation managers, logistics managers and production managers were carefully selected via stratified sampling technique for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for the primary data collection instrument. Formulated hypotheses were tested using Partial Least Squares structural equation modelling. The findings revealed that all the stakeholder variables (top management support, corporate citizenship pressure and customer pressure), except for environmental regulations, have a strong influence on RL adoption. Furthermore, supply chain performance is enhanced through RL. The results provide strategic insight for managers to willingly support RL and design effective product return policies that meet both customers and society's 'greening' expectation to enhance their supply chains. Governments and other environmental regulatory bodies should also design national waste management policies aimed at mounting pressure on manufacturing firms to comply and adopt RL into their operations.
International Journal of Logistics Management, 2021
Purpose - This study examines the mediation effects of time-based competitiveness,
cost-based com... more Purpose - This study examines the mediation effects of time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, and customer performance between logistics outsourcing and financial performance. Design/ methodology/ approach: The study relied on a questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument and further employed partial least squares structural equation modeling technique to test all formulated hypotheses. Findings: The results demonstrate that logistics outsourcing has a significant positive impact on time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, customer performance, and financial performance. Time-based competitiveness and cost-based competitiveness were both found to have a significant positive impact on financial performance; however, customer performance had no significant impact on financial performance. The mediation analysis further indicates that while both time-based competitiveness and cost-based competitiveness play mediation effects between logistics outsourcing and financial performance, customer performance plays no mediation effect between logistics outsourcing and financial performance. Research limitations/implications: The sampled firms for this study came from a single emerging country; hence, our results cannot be generalized or imported to reflect the results that may be obtained from other emerging geographical settings. Practical implications: The results provide sufficient evidence for managers to turn their attention to logistics outsourcing, as a transformative business initiative, to gain time-based and cost-based competitiveness so as to improve financial performance. Originality/value: The study provides significant insight and makes an additional contribution to literature in the area of logistics outsourcing, especially by collecting data from an emerging country. Modeling time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, and customer performance as mediating variables between logistics outsourcing and financial performance make this work relatively different from other studies.
Purpose - The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted... more Purpose - The desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted in the adoption of several practices. Green supply chain practices, just in time and total quality management are some of the practices adopted by firms to improve operational and business performances. This study examines the direct influence of green supply chain practices, just in time and total quality management on operational performance and business performance. The study further analyzes the synergy of green supply chain practices, just in time and total quality management on operational and business performances.
Methodology – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modelling to analyze the survey data.
Findings - The results of the analysis show that green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time positively influence both operational and business performances. The findings reveal that green supply chain practices combine with just in time and total quality management to improve operational performance and business performance significantly. However, the synergy between green supply chain and total quality management creates more value both operational and business performances than the synergy between green supply chain practices and just in time.
Originality - The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined influence of green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time on both operational performance and business performance from the developing country perspective. The study models green supply chain practices as antecedent of just in time and total quality management, which has not been explored.
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adoption of several practices. Green supply chain practices (GSCPs), just in time (JIT) and total quality
management (TQM) are some of the practices adopted by firms to improve operational performance (OP) and
business performance (BP). This study examines the direct influence of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on operational
performance and BP. The study further analyzes the synergy of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on OP and BP.
Design/methodology/approach – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using
questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing
firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) to analyze the
survey data.
Findings – The results of the analysis show that GSCPs, TQM and JIT positively influence both OP and BP.
The findings reveal that GSCPs combine with JIT and TQM to improve OP and BP significantly. However, the
synergy between green supply chain and TQM creates more value for both OP and BP than the synergy
between GSCPs and JIT.
Originality/value – The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined
influence of GSCPs, TQM and JIT on both OP and BP from the developing country perspective. The study
models GSCPs as an antecedent of JIT and TQM, which has not been explored
cost-based competitiveness, and customer performance between logistics outsourcing
and financial performance.
Design/ methodology/ approach: The study relied on a questionnaire as the primary
data collection instrument and further employed partial least squares structural
equation modeling technique to test all formulated hypotheses.
Findings: The results demonstrate that logistics outsourcing has a significant positive
impact on time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, customer
performance, and financial performance. Time-based competitiveness and cost-based
competitiveness were both found to have a significant positive impact on financial
performance; however, customer performance had no significant impact on financial
performance. The mediation analysis further indicates that while both time-based
competitiveness and cost-based competitiveness play mediation effects between
logistics outsourcing and financial performance, customer performance plays no
mediation effect between logistics outsourcing and financial performance.
Research limitations/implications: The sampled firms for this study came from a
single emerging country; hence, our results cannot be generalized or imported to
reflect the results that may be obtained from other emerging geographical settings.
Practical implications: The results provide sufficient evidence for managers to turn
their attention to logistics outsourcing, as a transformative business initiative, to gain
time-based and cost-based competitiveness so as to improve financial performance.
Originality/value: The study provides significant insight and makes an additional
contribution to literature in the area of logistics outsourcing, especially by collecting
data from an emerging country. Modeling time-based competitiveness, cost-based
competitiveness, and customer performance as mediating variables between logistics
outsourcing and financial performance make this work relatively different from other
studies.
Methodology – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modelling to analyze the survey data.
Findings - The results of the analysis show that green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time positively influence both operational and business performances. The findings reveal that green supply chain practices combine with just in time and total quality management to improve operational performance and business performance significantly. However, the synergy between green supply chain and total quality management creates more value both operational and business performances than the synergy between green supply chain practices and just in time.
Originality - The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined influence of green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time on both operational performance and business performance from the developing country perspective. The study models green supply chain practices as antecedent of just in time and total quality management, which has not been explored.
adoption of several practices. Green supply chain practices (GSCPs), just in time (JIT) and total quality
management (TQM) are some of the practices adopted by firms to improve operational performance (OP) and
business performance (BP). This study examines the direct influence of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on operational
performance and BP. The study further analyzes the synergy of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on OP and BP.
Design/methodology/approach – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using
questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing
firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) to analyze the
survey data.
Findings – The results of the analysis show that GSCPs, TQM and JIT positively influence both OP and BP.
The findings reveal that GSCPs combine with JIT and TQM to improve OP and BP significantly. However, the
synergy between green supply chain and TQM creates more value for both OP and BP than the synergy
between GSCPs and JIT.
Originality/value – The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined
influence of GSCPs, TQM and JIT on both OP and BP from the developing country perspective. The study
models GSCPs as an antecedent of JIT and TQM, which has not been explored
cost-based competitiveness, and customer performance between logistics outsourcing
and financial performance.
Design/ methodology/ approach: The study relied on a questionnaire as the primary
data collection instrument and further employed partial least squares structural
equation modeling technique to test all formulated hypotheses.
Findings: The results demonstrate that logistics outsourcing has a significant positive
impact on time-based competitiveness, cost-based competitiveness, customer
performance, and financial performance. Time-based competitiveness and cost-based
competitiveness were both found to have a significant positive impact on financial
performance; however, customer performance had no significant impact on financial
performance. The mediation analysis further indicates that while both time-based
competitiveness and cost-based competitiveness play mediation effects between
logistics outsourcing and financial performance, customer performance plays no
mediation effect between logistics outsourcing and financial performance.
Research limitations/implications: The sampled firms for this study came from a
single emerging country; hence, our results cannot be generalized or imported to
reflect the results that may be obtained from other emerging geographical settings.
Practical implications: The results provide sufficient evidence for managers to turn
their attention to logistics outsourcing, as a transformative business initiative, to gain
time-based and cost-based competitiveness so as to improve financial performance.
Originality/value: The study provides significant insight and makes an additional
contribution to literature in the area of logistics outsourcing, especially by collecting
data from an emerging country. Modeling time-based competitiveness, cost-based
competitiveness, and customer performance as mediating variables between logistics
outsourcing and financial performance make this work relatively different from other
studies.
Methodology – This study employs the quantitative approach of research by using questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modelling to analyze the survey data.
Findings - The results of the analysis show that green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time positively influence both operational and business performances. The findings reveal that green supply chain practices combine with just in time and total quality management to improve operational performance and business performance significantly. However, the synergy between green supply chain and total quality management creates more value both operational and business performances than the synergy between green supply chain practices and just in time.
Originality - The study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined influence of green supply chain practices, total quality management and just in time on both operational performance and business performance from the developing country perspective. The study models green supply chain practices as antecedent of just in time and total quality management, which has not been explored.