Assessing the effects of sustainable supply chain management practices on organizational performance of manufacturing firms a study of ekumfi juice factory

Abstract

Given the growing environmental concerns and the need for ethical corporate conduct, businesses are placing greater emphasis on sustainable procurement practices as a crucial element of their overall business strategies. The objective of this study is to examine the complex correlation between sustainable supply chain management and organizational performance. Additionally, the study evaluates the impact of implementing sustainable supply chain management practices on the overall performance of organizations. This study utilizes an extensive examination of the theory of constraints and the resource-based view theories, as well as relevant literature, to identify the various dimensions of sustainable supply chain management and their potential impact on organizational performance. The findings of the study indicate that the firm being examined can solely attain its anticipated performance growth by adopting sustainable supply chain management practices. The research methodology employed in this study was quantitative in nature. The study utilized both descriptive and inferential statistics. The researchers employed a purposive sampling technique to carefully select a sample of 50 individuals from the designated study area. The data collected underwent processing utilizing the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 software. The findings of the analysis revealed a statistically significant and positive correlation between the implementation of sustainable supply chain management practices and the overall performance of the Ekumfi Juice Factory. Additionally, upon conducting further analysis, it was revealed that there exists a strong and statistically significant correlation between the implementation of lean manufacturing practices, efficient inventory management, and effective supplier management practices, and the overall performance of the organization. Hence, it is advisable that the Ekumfi Juice factory places emphasis on the implementation of sustainable supply chain management strategies, which involve the establishment of well-defined supplier criteria and the promotion of collaborative efforts.