The effect of green supply chain management practices on performances of herb manufacturers in Thailand

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) investigate the levels of green supply chain management practices (GSCMP), environmental performance (ENP), operational performance (OPP), and organizational performance (ORP) in the context of Thai herb producers; and 2) investigate the interactions between GSCMP, ENP, OPP, and ORP. Quantitative research methodologies were applied in the research. The sample for the quantitative study consisted of 340 Thai herb producers selected by stratified sampling by region. The instruments employed for research were questionnaires. Statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling were utilized for quantitative data analysis. Results indicated that GSCMP, ENP, OPP, and ORP levels were high. In addition, GSCMP had direct positive effects on ENP and OPP, as well as indirect positive effects on OPP and ORP, respectively, mediated via ENP and OPP. In addition, ENP had a favorable direct impact on OPP and a positive indirect impact on ORP, with OPP serving as a mediator. Herb producers might use these insights as a roadmap to enhance their organizational performance. In addition, government agencies may utilize the study's findings to establish a strategy for assisting entrepreneurs. In addition, academics and interested parties might bring the research findings to examine and perform more research.

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