Identifying the Performance Parameters of Green Supply Chain Management in Small and Medium-sized Companies
Subject Areas : Supply Chain Management
Amir Hossein Sadr
1
,
RamezanAli Salmaninezhad
2
1 - Department of Industrial Management, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
2 -
Keywords: Green Supply Chain, Green Innovation, Green Culture, New Technology, Green Education,
Abstract :
Growing global concerns regarding environmental impacts and the increasing shift toward sustainable development have encouraged organizations to adopt Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) as a strategic approach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to their structural flexibility, innovation capability, and significant contribution to economic growth, play a critical role in advancing sustainability initiatives. However, identifying and prioritizing the key performance parameters that significantly influence the effectiveness of GSCM remains a major research challenge, particularly in developing countries such as Iran.
This study aims to identify and analyze the most influential performance parameters of GSCM in SMEs located in Tehran Province. The research population consisted of managers and experts with more than ten years of professional experience and at least a doctoral degree. According to Saaty’s recommendations, the appropriate sample size for multi-criteria decision-making methods such as TOPSIS ranges between 10 and 20 participants; therefore, a group of 15 qualified employees with a minimum of five years of work experience and at least a bachelor's degree was selected as the study sample. The data were analyzed using the TOPSIS technique to prioritize the parameters based on expert judgments.
The findings indicate that green innovation, green information systems, new technologies, green culture, and green education are the most influential parameters contributing to enhanced GSCM performance. These factors significantly improve resource efficiency, environmental responsibility, and operational effectiveness within SMEs. The results further highlight that integrating advanced technologies, developing green information infrastructures, and promoting environmental culture and education can lead to substantial improvements in both environmental and economic performance.
This study provides valuable insights for managers and policymakers by emphasizing the importance of focusing on key performance parameters to implement evidence-based and effective GSCM strategies aimed at strengthening sustainability across SMEs.
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