Building theory of green supply chain management for the chemical industry An emerging economy context

The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available on Emerald Insight at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/1477-7835.htm Building theory of green supply chain management for the chemical industry An emerging economy context Shohanuzzaman Shohan North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Syed Mithun Ali Theory of GSCM for chemical industry 1285 Received 13 November 2019 Revised 4 February 2020 13 February 2020 Accepted 14 February 2020 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh Golam Kabir and S.K. Kafi Ahmed University of Regina, Regina, Canada, and Tasmiah Haque and Saima Ahmed Suhi Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh Abstract Purpose – In Bangladesh, the chemical industry is one of the expanding industries based on current statistical data analysis. Green supply chain management (GSCM) is pivotal in order to compete with the global competition. This paper main aim is to discuss a systematic approach to build a structural outline. The purpose of the proposed structural outline is to predict the constructive implementation of GSCM especially on chemical industry in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach – This proposed structural framework evaluates the suitable interrelationship next to the barriers of GSCM in the Bangladesh’s chemical industry. Here, on the basis of literature review and survey from expert opinions by the use of the Delphi methodology in total eight barriers were concluded. Here additionally, MICMAC analyses were applied to determine the driving and dependence power. Furthermore, the frameworks outline for the barriers were included by means of total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) method. Findings – Based on the analysis, the most significant barriers were found lack of supporting laws and guidance from the government and cost of disposal of hazardous products. Research limitations/implications – The TISM technique only has implemented to develop the framework, whereas other tools or structural equation modeling (SEM) technique can be used to develop and validate the frameworks for barriers. Originality/value – In this research, Delphi method questionnaire generated based on the GSCM in the Bangladesh chemical sector. This study will assist the industrial managers to assess and evaluate the crucial sectors, whereas they should give priority to apply the GSCM in the Bangladesh chemical industry. Keywords Green supply chain, Chemical industry, MICMAC analyses, Total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) Paper type Research paper 1. Introduction Business organizations are facing pressure due to the awareness of consumers who are concerned about environmental protection. Along with rapid changes in global manufacturing scenario, environmental and social issues are becoming more important in managing any business (Cardoso de Oliveira et al., 2019). Green supply chain management (GSCM) can be defined as a process and performance improving tools that also provide considerations to the environment (Hsu and Hu, 2008). Gilbert (2001) defined the GSCM as the process of meeting logistics demand with consideration of environment aspects and keeping a long-term relationship with the suppliers. As competition intensified in the 1990s, the Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal Vol. 31 No. 5, 2020 pp. 1285-1308 © Emerald Publishing Limited 1477-7835 DOI 10.1108/MEQ-11-2019-0239