Sustainable green procurement practices in supply chain management

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Contents
TITLE – “Sustainable green procurement practices in supply chain management”.......................4
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................4
Background of study...............................................................................................................4
Research Aim.........................................................................................................................4
Research Objectives...............................................................................................................4
Research Questions................................................................................................................4
Significance of research.........................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 - LITERATURE REVIEW........................................................................................5
1. Concept of supply chain management................................................................................5
2. Different green practices in supply chain management that can be used by businesses....6
3. Impact of sustainable green procurement practices on supply chain management in business
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4. Role of critical success factors in sustainable green supply chain management................6
5. Different issues or challenges facing by business organisations in supply chain management
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CHAPTER 3 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...........................................................................6
CHAPTER 4 - DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS...........................................................10
Data Interpretation................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSION.....................................................................................................20
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................21
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TITLE – “Sustainable green procurement practices in supply chain
management”
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Background of study
Sustainable procurement means ensuring that goods and services that people get are as
sustainable as possible, along with the low impact on environment as well as most positive social
outcomes. In the current competitive business environment, it is very necessary for the
organisation to abide by green procurement practices so that long-term sustainability can be
maintained in the market and competitive advantage can be gain. Green supply chain is the
integrating eco-friendly concept to enhance environmental sustainability with distinct green
practices involving green distribution, green transportation, green marketing, green purchasing,
green manufacturing etc. This report intent to analyse the impact of sustainable green
procurement practices on supply chain management. The aim and objectives of the study is
provided below which directs the investigator to accomplish them effectively.
Research Aim
The aim associated with this particular study is “To assess the influence of sustainable green
procurement practices on supply chain management in business.”
Research Objectives
The key research objectives in context of this specific study is provided below:
1. To understand the concept of supply chain management.
2. To identify different green practices in supply chain management that can be used by
businesses.
3. To analyse the impact of sustainable green procurement practices on supply chain
management in business.
4. To assess the role of critical success factors in sustainable green supply chain
management.
5. To identify different issues or challenges facing by business organisations in supply chain
management.
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Research Questions
The main questions associated with this study are as follows:
1. What is the concept of supply chain management?
2. What are the different green practices in supply chain management that can be used by
businesses?
3. How sustainable green procurement practices impacts on supply chain management in
business?
4. What is the role of critical success factors in sustainable green supply chain
management?
5. Which are the different issues or challenges facing by business organisations in supply
chain management?
Significance of research
This research study aims to assess the influence of sustainable green procurement practices
on supply chain management in business. It is significant to perform research on this topic as it
helps researcher in determining the concept of supply chain management along with the different
green practices that can be used by organisation in supply chain management. Apart from this,
with the help of this research, researcher will be able to determine the impact of green
procurement practices on supply chain management and the role of critical success factors in
green supply chain management. Moreover, researchers are also able to know about the different
challenges that business organisation face in supply chain management. It research improve the
knowledge base of investigator and help in gaining deeper insights on the topic.
CHAPTER 2 - LITERATURE REVIEW
1. Concept of supply chain management
As per the view point of Jason Fernando, 2020, supply chain management is referred as the
management of products and service flow and involves all processes to convert raw materials
into finished goods. It is the practice of coordinating different activities required to develop and
deliver products to the consumers. Supply chain management is one of the crucial aspect of
organisation is it assist in attaining the objectives of business. It provides many opportunities to
organisation in enhancing their profitability. By the help of effective supply chain management,
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a business organisation can be able to satisfy its customers by streamlining its business
operations.
2. Different green practices in supply chain management that can be used by businesses
There are various green supply chain management practices green marketing, green
materials, ethical sourcing, green certification etc. which can be used by business in its supply
chain management. This will help in improving the performance of business and enable firm to
gain competitive advantage in the market. Green material sourcing or purchasing the components
which have evitable eco-friendly features like recyclability, reusability as well as nonuse of
hazardous chemicals is one of the green practice that can be used by Organisation in supply
chain management. Apart from this, the green management practices administer company with
supplementary information sources which can improve the business as well as environmental
objectives.
3. Impact of sustainable green procurement practices on supply chain management in business
As per the view point of Kaaria, 2020, Sustainable green procurement practices impact
positively on supply chain management and improving its performance in business. The main
aim of green supply chain management is to constrict waste product in industrial system to keep
and protect energy and prevent dissipation of harmful materials into the environment. Green
Practices improve the overall performance of business and adoption of green sourcing in supply
chain is a reliable way that help in mitigating the waste incur in production or manufacturing
process. Apart from this, is satisfied the desires of minimum adverse effect on environment and
improves the competitiveness of business.
4. Role of critical success factors in sustainable green supply chain management
In sustainable green supply chain management, critical success factors play a significant
role. Green supply chain management gaining so much popularity to improve environmental
performance. Customer management is a critical success factor in supply chain management
where customer play a significant role. Cooperation with consumers becomes very useful for the
company in order to attain fruitful advantages through green practices in supply chain
management. Apart from this, supplier management is also important as strong collaboration
with suppliers help company improving incentive systems and developing innovative eco-
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