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A structural analysis of greening the supplier, environmental performance and competitive advantage

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: A clear research need has been identified to confirm the structural relationships between greening the supplier, enhanced environmental performance and improved competitive advantage, to provide an impetus for firms to green their suppliers. A mail survey was conducted and empirical data of 119 ISO 14001 manufacturing firms in Malaysia was gathered for this study. Structural equation modelling technique was applied in this research article. Results from the analysis, reveal the existence of a positive and significant linkage between green suppliers with both environmental performance and competitive advantage. At the same time, environmental performance has also been shown to positively and significantly affect competitive advantage; while environmental performance plays a partial mediating role between greening the supplier and competitiveness. Such significant finding is especially essential for the manufacturing sector registered with ISO 14001 who intend to enhance their environmental performance and carve a niche competitive edge in the business arena.

Source: Production Planning & Control

DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2013.859324

Authors: Voon-Hsien Lee, Keng-Boon Ooi, Alain Yee-Loong Chong, Binshan Lin

Institutions: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Linton University College, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, University of Nottingham, Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

Funder: University of Nottingham