Perception of Implementation Processes of Green Logistics in SMEs in Slovakia

Greening up in logistics: Managerial perceptions of small and medium-sized enterprises on sustainability in Zimbabwe

“…Therefore, a lack of managerial support concerning the adoption of green logistics can be one of the major implementation challenges facing SMEs. Additionally, Denisa and Zdenka (2015) offer the following as some of the main barriers that hinder SMEs from successfully implementing green logistic activities, based on a study conducted in Slovakia:…”

“…The implementation of green logistics management is regarded as an opportunity by manufacturing companies to align their operations to international good practices on resource conservation and to attain environmental profitability (Abduaziz et al 2015;Jedliński 2014;Lai & Wong 2012). Moreover, interest from companies, government and the general public in adopting green logistics is increasing because of the fact that traditional logistics are failing to satisfy the needs of modern society, resulting in massive environmental impacts (Denisa & Zdenka 2015;Seroka-Stolka 2014). Hence, new ways need to be found to overcome these environmental challenges and to attain the desired goal of market competition.…”

“…This view is true particularly for SMEs because of their need to remain viable, expand and withstand competition from large companies through taking advantage of business opportunities and harnessing technological advances. Adoption of green logistics is envisaged as one way that can offer such sustainability and provide SMEs with positive business reputations (Denisa & Zdenka 2015;Mangla, Kumar & Barua 2015). Consequently, benefits accruing from implementing green practices by SMEs can lead to increased market share and ultimately higher profits (Chhabra et al 2018;Rao & Holt 2005;Šatanová & Sedliačiková 2014).…”

“…Currently, literature on large companies and green logistics is beginning to emerge, yet little is known about SMEs and green logistics globally and specifically in Zimbabwe. Minimal studies focusing on SMEs and green logistics have been undertaken (see, e.g., Denisa & Zdenka 2015;Huang et al 2015;Piaralal et al 2015). This scarcity in research concentrating on the adoption of green practices by SMEs warrants undertaking such an analysis.…”

The Role of Green Attributes in Production Processes as Well as Their Impact on Operational, Commercial, and Economic Benefits

“…Likewise, green manufacturing (GM) can be considered one of the principal driving forces behind sustainable industrialized development. Consequently, researchers and industries have considered GM processes as a vital challenge [3] to develop new market opportunities as well as increase the benefits that may be acquired while focusing on environmental aspects in industries [4]. Furthermore, GM is a system that integrates the design of products and processes that influence the planning and control of manufacturing, identifying, quantifying, evaluating, and managing the flow of environmental waste in order to minimize the impact on the environment [5].…”