Green Supply Chain Management orientation and firm performance: evidence from South Korea. (10th March 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Jin Hwan; Youn, Sunhee; Roh, James Jungbae
• Is Part Of: International journal of services and operations management. Volume 8:Number 3(2011)
• Page Start: 283
• Page End: 304
• Publication Date: 2011-03-10
• Subjects: green supply chain -- partners' trust -- information sharing; Production management -- Periodicals; 658.5005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-2370

Abstract

With environmental regulations taking effect worldwide, Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has risen to prominence due to its emphasis on tackling complex environmental processes while improving the bottom line performance. Since GSCM involves transferring green knowledge and standardising production and delivery processes, the success of joint efforts among supply chain partners hinges on how tightly the trust relationship with partners is woven. This study, based on 125 companies from South Korea, shows that GSCM orientation positively influences firm performance via supply chain partners' trust and information sharing. This research suggests the significance of solid trust relationship among supply chain partners in the course of implementing and pursuing GSCM.