Drivers for green supply chain management : priorities and impact from organizational theory perspective

Abstract

This study aims to identify and prioritize drivers affecting green supply chain management (GSCM) implementation for achieving sustainable development goals in the electronics industry in Thailand. The research examines relationship between priorities of the drivers, based on evaluation by three different groups of experts (decision makers). In this study, the applicable drivers affecting the firm’s sustainability (i.e. economic, social, and environmental performance) through GSCM practices are obtained using fuzzy Delphi method, viewed through organizational theory perspective. These drivers are then prioritized by fuzzy AHP-based group decision making, using the views of three groups of experts. The Spearman rank correlation is used to determine the level of agreement between the rankings among the three groups. This study explores the most important drivers especially for the ‘green’ start-ups with a sustainability-driven organizational strategy. It is noted there is considerable consistency between the rankings, leading to strong support that the ranking is applicable across three groups of experts. A set of recommendations are made for stakeholders to enhance the success of implementing GSCM towards sustainability targets. Moreover, it is expected that these findings be useful in efforts to improve sustainability performance of the electronics industry, and will be useful to international electronics firms seeking a share in the Thai markets