Analyzing sustainable reverse logistics capability and triple bottom line: the mediating role of sustainability culture

Abstract

PurposeTo overcome the various pressures related to the environmental damage raised by production processes, enhancing sustainable reverse logistics (SRL) capability is a new road for manufacturing companies, as it facilitates them to have more sustainable operations by increasing different performance outputs. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the SRL capability and the triple bottom line (TBL) i.e. economic, social and environmental performance in the context of Turkey's manufacturing industry. The mediating role of sustainability culture has also been examined.Design/methodology/approachUsing survey data obtained from the Turkish manufacturing industry, the partial least square path modeling technique of structural equation modeling has been applied to test the research hypothesis.FindingsThe results of the study indicate that the SRL capability generates not only outstanding environmental and economic gains but also social benefits. The authors also find that sustainability culture is positively associated with environmental and social performance, yet not economic performance. In addition, the findings indicate sustainability culture mediates the relationship between SRL capability and social performance.Originality/valueThis study expands the frontier of managerial knowledge by highlighting the importance of SRL capability for sustainability and exhibiting evidence of the business value of enhancing SRL capability and sustainability culture.

SMED 4.0: a development of single minute exchange of die in the era of Industry 4.0 technologies to improve sustainability

“…Considering the ultimate goal of ZDM which is improving manufacturing sustainability (Psarommatis and Bravos, 2022), setup operations also impact environmental, social and economic pillars of sustainability (Ebrahimi et al, 2023) coined as triple bottom line (TBL) (Can Saglam, 2023;Elkington, 1998), where, ergonomics (Brito et al, 2017), carbon footprint (Leme et al, 2018) and energy consumption (Belhadi et al, 2018) are examples of TBL criteria affected by setup.…”

How reverse logistics and sustainable supply chain initiatives influence sustainability performance: the moderating role of organisational learning capability

“…However, according to the NRBV, environmental applications such as SSCI can be considered as a strategic resource that enhances SP (Al-Mutairi et al, 2019;Can Saglam, 2023). Moreover, Çankaya and Sezen (2019) suggest that sustainable competitiveness can be effectively achieved through the strategic implementation of SSCI, based on knowledge and experience, making it difficult for competitors to imitate.…”

“…This is largely being produced by the manufacturing industry, the main strategic sector in China (Gong et al, 2018), which does not place it in a positive light in terms of sustainable development (Zhang et al, 2020). Moreover, despite the increasing number of investigations of environmental issues in emerging countries (Can Saglam, 2023), empirical studies of SP remain relatively scarce (Sachin and Rajesh, 2022). It is therefore important to investigate the SP and identify which approach can boost its development in emerging economies.…”