Green Procurement, Production, and Logistics as Drivers of Sustainable Supply Chains: Evidence from Industrial Sectors in Pakistan

Abstract

This research examines the importance of green procurement, green production and green logistics for the holistic success of green supply chain management. In the context of Pakistan, sustainable business practices are at an infant stage, and many organizations struggle with improving their quality standards. Consequently, it is imperative to recognize existing deficiencies and make the firms want to perfect their strategies and thus improve their nature care while contributing to society's long-term welfare. To understand these relationships, data were gathered through a closed-ended structured questionnaire that was administered in different industrial sectors in Pakistan. The methodology used for the research is quantitative, and a simple random sampling technique has been used to ensure responses from 325 participants. Subsequent statistical analyses, such as reliability testing, exploratory factor analysis and regression analysis, were performed using the statistical software package, Statistical Package and System, to assess the strength of associations between the different variables of interest. The results indicate that the three aspects of green procurement, green production, and green logistics have a positive and statistically significant impact on the overall performance of green supply chain management. These results highlight the need for the incorporation of environmentally responsible practices into organizational practices. The study provides concrete information and recommendations to support the adaptation of sustainable strategies for both large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. By focusing on the benefits of green initiatives, this research is aimed at the continued progression of sustainable development in Pakistan, which eventually creates value for organizations, society, and the environment that endures over time.