| Abstract: | Green supply chain management (GSCM) practices have emerged as an important
proactive organizational approach for improving environmental performance of
processes and products in accordance with the requirements of environmental goals.
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the drivers, green supply chain
management practices and its effect on organizational performance of Ethiopian
Leather & Leather Products Industries. This study used descriptive and explanatory
research design. Structured questionnaires were used to get primary data from top
and middle level managers in the leather industry in Ethiopia. Data were analyzed
using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and structural equation model. The
findings revealed that government and senior managers’ pressure is important driver
for Ethiopian leather industry to adopt GSCM practices, whereas, employees’ and
competitor’ pressure is not important drivers for leather industry of Ethiopia to
implement GSCM practices. In addition, the result of the study indicated that the
Ethiopian leather industry has implemented the GSCM practices. The companies in
Ethiopian leather and leather product industry have significantly initiated
implementing the practices of GSCM in terms of internal environmental
management practice, eco-design, green manufacturing practice, green packaging
and investment recovery. On the contrary, green distribution practice, cooperation’s
with customers and reverse logistics practices are evidenced by low-level practices.
Moreover, the findings of the study revealed that GSCM practice has insignificant
effects on both environmental and operational performance of the companies. The
originality of this research is that it ascertains the primary drivers in promoting green
supply chain practices in African manufacturing industry. The study provides policy
insights for professional organizations, regulators, and legislators to further promote
Green practices. |
