Determinants of green supply chain implementation in the food and beverage sector. (1st January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Frederick, Howard; Elting, Jens
• Is Part Of: International journal of business innovation and research. Volume 7:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 164
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2013-01-01
• Subjects: strategy -- green policy -- sustainability -- supply chain management -- New Zealand; Management science -- Research -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Research -- Periodicals; 658.0072
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-0252

Abstract

Using a grounded theory approach, this paper extracts emerging concepts in the implementation of green supply chain management from case data of New Zealand food and beverage (F&B) companies. In search of factors that may lead to theory-building, the study relates case studies in fruit, juice, and dairy product companies through in-depth interviews with ranking general and line managers. We uncover the outline of a theoretical framework focusing on determinants of GSCM behaviour. These include strategic and operational planning; management structure, systems, and decision-making; management of people and company culture; and relationships with supply-chain members.