Developing green supply chain management strategies: A taxonomic approach
Abstract: The objective of
this research is to explore the empirical green supply chain activities found
in literature, and to develop a taxonomic framework that can be used for
formulating appropriate strategies for green supply chains, based on
characteristic dimensions for the green supply chain.
Design/methodology/approach: The taxonomic framework is developed through
(i) analysis of green supply chain activities found in existing empirical work
or case studies recorded in literature, (ii) identification of key dimensions
that influence green supply chain management strategies, and (iii) development
of a taxonomic scheme for selecting or developing green strategies.
Findings: The paper finds that this study yielded: a set of three
characteristic dimensions that influence strategic green supply chain
management, and a guided structured approach selecting appropriate green
strategies, providing managerial insights.
Research limitations/implications: This paper shows that future work
includes development of specific performance management indices according to
the taxonomy of green strategies developed in this study.
Practical implications: This research provided a practical guided
approach that enhances appropriate formulation of green strategies for green
supply chain management, while providing sound managerial insights for the
supply chain decision maker. The choice of supply chain strategy directly
impacts the overall environmental, economic and operations performance of the
supply chain.
Originality/value: This study presents to supply chain decision makers a
new taxonomic framework that simplifies and enhances the formulation of green
strategies, and to researchers a comparative understanding of various
strategies applicable to green supply chains.
Keywords: green supply chain
management, green strategies, environmental performance; reverse logistics
Author: Michael Mutingi
Journal Code: jptindustrigg130016
