EFFECTS OF SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN MOMBASA COUNTY
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Firms make a concerted effort to implement business strategy that meets sustainability requirements, not just for financial gain but also for social good and environmental protection. The study's broad purpose was to determine the effect of sustainable supply chain strategies on the success of manufacturing enterprises in Mombasa County. Specifically, it sought to determine whether green procurement, reversing logistics and environmentally friendly package influence the organization achievement in select public entities. The study adopted an empirical and descriptive design with the technique of non - probability sampling was used to choose a sample that was representative of the total sample. The data were analyzed descriptively using Software SPSS 26 to identify the relationship between independent and dependent variable. Data was presented in form of tables, mean and standard deviation. Linear regression analysis was used to test the strength of the relationship between the variables. The study concluded that there was a significant relationship between sustainable supply chain practices and the performance of manufacturing firms in Mombasa County. The study recommended management of manufacturing firms should focus on supporting the sustainable supply chain strategies and their effective implementation. Similarly, it’s ideal to develop a system to implement and monitor the suitable supply chain management implications. This research study can be exploring into mining and transportation sector. Further, other study may also expand the advancement of knowledge base with the integration of case study analysis of any multinational organizations and identifying the successful implications of sustainable supply chain management.
Key terms: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Supply Chain, Green Procurement, Reverse Logistics, Green Packaging, Performance
CITATION: Otieno, J. O., & Kitheka, S. S. (2022). Effects of sustainable supply chain practices on organization performance in manufacturing firms in Mombasa County. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (1), 118 – 129.
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