Evaluating GSCM Practice–Performance Relationship in Chemical, Textile and Rubber/Plastic SMEs in India

Abstract

Green supply chain management (GSCM) practice–performance relationship has gained a lot of research interest in recent years. Though this practice–performance relationship has been studied in developed and developing countries, there is little empirical evidence about this relationship for small- and medium-scale manufacturing industries in India. This research work presents one of the earliest studies on GSCM practice–performance relationship for SMEs in the chemical, textile and rubber/plastics manufacturing firms in India. A survey questionnaire was developed based on extant literature and feedback from academics and industry experts. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA and Post hoc Scheffe test. From the results of the data analysis, it was concluded that the SMEs are still in the early stage of adoption of GSCM practices. The environmental performance of textile firms and the economic performance of chemical firms are significantly higher than the other two in respective cases, whereas the operational performance is seen similar among the three sectors. This can be attributed to the lack of knowledge, experience and tools available to deploy so as to meritoriously and proficiently improve their business performance through the implementation of GSCM practices.