Sustainable supply chain practices and green HRM drive supply chain performance through green innovation
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Purpose This research seeks to investigate the effect of sustainable supply chain practices (SSCP) and green human resource management (green HRM) on supply chain performance. Besides, the paper examines the mediating role of green innovation in these relationships in the pharmaceutical sector. Design/Methodology/Approach: The researchers adopted a quantitative research strategy and used a structured questionnaire that was given to a purposive sample of 315 managers and senior staff of supply chain, operations, production, and environmental management departments of pharmaceutical firms in Jordan. The data gathered were analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to examine the proposed relationships and mediation effects. Findings: The outcomes showed that SSCP and green HRM both significantly positively effect supply chain performance. In addition, green innovation significantly mediates the effect of SSCP and green HRM on supply chain performance. Research Limitations: The focus of this research was on the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in Jordan. Hence, the conclusions may not fully apply to other industries in different countries or sectors. In addition, the cross-sectional design limits the possibility of determining causal relationships. Theoretical and Practical (Managerial) Implications: On the theory part, this paper combines sustainable supply chain practices and green HRM into one model and confirms the mediating role of green innovation empirically, thus the paper contributes to the literature on sustainability and supply chain management. At the same time, the results offer managers a sound basis for environmental supply chain initiatives, supported by green HRM systems, to improve performance through green innovation. Originality/Value: By showing how the combined execution of SSCP and green HRM, through green innovation promotes supply chain performance, this research presents unique empirical proof from the pharmaceutical sector, thus making contributions to both sustainability and operational excellence.
Source: Research Square
Institutions: Abu Dhabi University, Jadara University, Al al-Bayt University
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7208770868