Purpose This paper aims to assess the impact of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices on the triple bottom line’s economic, social and environmental performance of Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers. Design/methodology/approach This quantitative study uses a deductive approach. The practice-based view is used to support the conceptual framework. The partial least square structural equation modelling technique empirically assessed the conceptual model using 164 responses from Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers through a structured survey questionnaire. Apart from examining the direct effects of GSCM practice on the triple bottom line, the study also investigated the moderating effects of firm size and duration. Findings The results show that GSCM practices positively affect the organisation’s triple bottom line while business size and duration moderate the said relationship. Research limitations/implications The fact that this study is based on Sri Lankan apparel producers may impact the generalizability of the findings across different industries and countries. Furthermore, the survey only looked at export manufacturers. This raises questions about the results’ relevance to other non-export groups of the current population with distinct characteristics. Practical implications The paper provides insights for both academia and practitioners on the importance of adopting GSCM practices for the business performance of apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka. The paper includes implications for devising strategic solutions for organisational performance and sustainability by using GSCM practices in apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka. Originality/value The research contributes to the body of knowledge in the GSCM field in general. This research also contributes to the limited literature on GSCM practices in Sri Lanka. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first attempt to explain how apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka are organised.
Compared with other manufacturing industries, apparel manufacturing can be classified as the mostlabor-intensive industry, which needs a man behind every machine. The use of advanced manufacturingtechnologies in the apparel shop floor is far behind compared to other industries. The researcherbelieves that one reason could be the lack of readiness of employees to adopt new technologies. Thispaper aims to provide empirical evidence on the influencing factors on employee readiness to adoptadvanced manufacturing technology on the apparel shop floor, aiming for the Sri Lankan apparelindustry. Following a critical review of literature, five factors, perceived usefulness, attitude, perceivedease of use, perceived management support, and techno-optimism, were tested with the data collectedthrough a quantitative survey conducted among 118 employees using a questionnaire. The resultsrevealed that all five factors correlate with employee readiness in various degrees. Findings suggestthat apparel organisations may need to improve employee readiness before adopting advancedtechnologies on the shop floor to bring more success in technology adoption. The literature addressingtechnology adoption in apparel shop floor is scarce, and this study contributes to that gap. Furtherresearch is recommended to contribute to knowledge and find solutions to enhance technologicalcapabilities to bring a competitive advantage to the apparel industry.
There are many natural and other disruptions to businesses and supply chains in this dynamic and uncertain business world. Facing those disruptions and surviving the company becomes highly challenging. Global apparel value chains have been severely disrupted by the COVID- 19 pandemic, which has delayed their recovery in the short term. This study explores how the sector mitigates challenges during the pandemic and the steps the industry should focus on in the new-normal era. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this study conducted an evidence- based case study method. Through secondary data, it was examined short-term and long-term strategies executed by the industry. Due to the scattered nature of the supply chain and the labour intensity, the apparel sector faced significant challenges compared to other businesses. However, the industry rebounded after the pandemic by adopting short-term and medium-term resilient strategies. This cross-case analysis discusses the challenges faced by apparel manufacturers during the COVID-19 pandemic in different countries. The industry adopted short-term and long-term solutions to recoup from the COVID-19 storm. The findings provide an opening for the researchers to explore the viability of the strategies adopted by the industry. Also, the results open avenues how for exploring other techniques to be assumed to be resilient in unexpected situations like COVID-19.
The apparel industry is undoubtedly a sizeable global industry with a vast history and contributions to the worldwide economy. The entire supply chain is spread across various locations around the globe. Like any other industry apparel supply chain also has its limitations and challenges to be competitive. At the same time, digital technologies have evolved in a rapid phase in the past couple of decades, enabling the fourth industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 technologies have disrupted many industries and supply chains and help to gain unique capabilities to become competitive over the rivals. Undoubtedly these intelligent technologies can transform the apparel supply chain and gain a competitive advantage. This paper investigates the impact of smart digital technologies on the apparel supply chain to gain a competitive advantage through a thorough literature review. The article discusses the evolution and future trends of intelligent technologies and apparel supply networks, technological impacts on supply chains and links them to the competitive advantage of the apparel supply chain. Also, this paper proposes a conceptual framework for digital apparel supply chain and competitive advantage and open up avenues to researchers to carry out future research on this subject.
This study aims to see how the motivational elements of green supply chain management influence company strategy and how green supply chain management (GSCM) practices may be successfully implemented to create sustainable performance in manufacturing enterprises. In a world economy with a rising sense of an organization's environmental imprint, many businesses see the value of GSCM processes. Awareness of environmental issues and environmental protection, on the other hand, vary significantly amongst countries. There is still a lack of academic and practical study on GSCM in Asian region. This study examines the motivators and strategic orientation that manufacturers have to implement GSCM and whether or not this can be viewed as an opportunity for them to add value to their businesses. This research will add to the knowledge about GSCM implementation in manufactures. The findings will provide a framework for future studies in this domain.
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