The effect of firm-level factors on sustainable supply chain management practices and performance outcomes in the oil and gas industry

The concept of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has gained increasing attention in both practice and theory in the last two decades thus, stimulating serious academic discourse, especially on its implementation as a way of minimizing the negative effects of industrial activities on the environment. Although SSCM practices have been implemented by oil and gas companies during this period, it is unclear whether these initiatives are undertaken because they are profitable or due to the regulations compelling them. Several new debates have opened in recent times regarding whether the implementation of sustainability practices really pays, and therefore the performance outcomes of SSCM remain open to question. Similarly, earlier research on sustainability practices in the oil and gas industry has paid less attention to firm-level factors that either promote or hamper development towards achieving a sustainable supply chain. This study investigates the effect of organisational factors (corporate culture, organisational size, and quality of management) on SSCM implementation in the oil and gas supply chain. Secondly, the study investigates whether the implementation of sustainability practices contributes to organisational performance. Thirdly, the study investigates the extent to which firm-level factors affect the performance outcomes of SSCM. In doing so, a questionnaire survey of 192 oil and gas corporations was conducted, and the collected data was analysed using correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and structural equation modelling technique. Furthermore, a comprehensive review of extant literature on SSCM in various industrial contexts was carried out. The main findings from this study reveal that the implementation of SSCM practices is driven by corporate culture, organisational size, and quality of management. It was also observed that strong corporate culture and quality of management are positively related to firm performance. Notably, the most important contribution of this study relates to the finding of a significant positive association between SSCM adoption and business performance, which clears the ambiguities about the consequences of SSCM implementation. Lastly, the result from this study highlights the significance of corporate culture and quality of management in determining how SSCM is implemented within firms and the derivable benefits, which helps explain the differences in performance outcomes attained by companies implementing the same

Improving Supply Chain Performance of a Start-Up Company: A Case Study of Avakino Limited

Effective supply chain management is critical for the success of a business, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of products and services while minimizing risks and enhancing the customer experience. This paper presents a case study on Avakino Ltd's supply chain management, analyzing its nature, challenges, and proposed recommendations. The study reveals that Avakino Ltd has an agile and global supply chain, sourcing products from low-cost suppliers in Asia and Africa. However, the company faces challenges due to unreliable suppliers, low production capacity, and supply chain inefficiencies, hindering its aim of providing fast and high-quality products to customers. To address these issues, the study proposes a relationship-building strategy between Avakino Ltd and its suppliers, through long-term contracts, improved communication, and developing low production capacity suppliers through sourcing reliable Tier 2 suppliers. Implementing these recommendations can help Avakino Ltd maintain its competitive advantage and achieve its goal of delivering timely, affordable, and high-quality products to its customers

A Study of the Relationships Between Quality of Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance Outcomes

Extant literature on SSCM practices have paid little attention to quality of management attributes that could influence sustainability implementation in supply chains. The aim of this study is to address this gap by examining the relationship between quality of management, SSCM practices, and business performance. A survey of 192 oil and gas companies was carried out. The data collected was analyses using correlation and multiple regression analysis. The correlation results provide evidence that, quality of management is positively related to the implementation of SSCM practices. The regression results indicate that 18.1% of variance in business performance is explained by quality of management, and 26.4% of the variance is explained by SSCM practices

A Study of the Relationships Between Quality of Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance Outcomes

Part 13: Regular Session: Risk and Performance Management of Supply ChainsInternational audienceExtant literature on SSCM practices have paid little attention to quality of management attributes that could influence sustainability implementation in supply chains. The aim of this study is to address this gap by examining the relationship between quality of management, SSCM practices, and business performance. A survey of 192 oil and gas companies was carried out. The data collected was analyses using correlation and multiple regression analysis. The correlation results provide evidence that, quality of management is positively related to the implementation of SSCM practices. The regression results indicate that 18.1% of variance in business performance is explained by quality of management, and 26.4% of the variance is explained by SSCM practices