Exploring the relationship between leadership, operational practices, institutional pressures and environmental performance: A framework for green supply chain

Big data (BD) has attracted increasing attention from both academics and practitioners. This paper aims at illustrating the role of big data analytics in supporting world-class sustainable manufacturing (WCSM). Using an extensive literature review to identify different factors that enable the achievement of WCSM through BD and 405 usable responses from senior managers gathered through social networking sites (SNS), we propose a conceptual framework using constructs obtained using reduction of gathered data that summarizes this role; test this framework using data which is heterogeneous, diverse, voluminous, and possess high velocity; and highlight the importance for academia and practice. Finally, we conclude our research findings and further outlined future research directions.

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The impact of big data on world-class sustainable manufacturing

Purpose




Green or sustainable supply chain management (GSCM/SSCM) has in recent years attracted much attention from academia and practitioners in all part of the world. In recent years, all humanity has experienced severe climate change which is widely attributed to human activity. Harmful emissions have made a major contribution to recent climate change which presents major challenges and threats to the entire human race in form of global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunami and floods. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual GSCM/SSCM framework contributing to knowledge-based view theory and systems theory (ST) and provide an exhaustive list of further research directions.




Design/methodology/approach




In this paper the authors have used a systematic literature review to identify building blocks of the conceptual framework, which is the principal contribution of the present paper.




Findings




In this paper the authors have proposed a conceptual framework for sustainable supply chain network and at the end the authors have outlined further research directions.




Research limitations/implications




The current paper is an attempt to develop a conceptual framework which is grounded in knowledge-based theory. The study helps to extent the prior works which lacks theory focused approach.




Originality/value




The present work has immense theoretical value and can be useful to the policy makers or practitioners engaged in GSCM practices.

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Green supply chain management: theoretical framework and further research directions

Purpose




Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has attracted considerable interest among academics and practitioners. The purpose of this paper is to present a critical review of the literature, to identify missing links, to argue for the use of world class SSCM (WCSSCM) through a framework, and suggest further research directions.




Design/methodology/approach




In the paper the authors have undertaken an extensive review of literature and classified articles using a novel classification scheme.




Findings




Through the extensive review and identification of research gaps, the paper identifies significant differences between definitions and methodologies in the SSCM literature; and argues for “WCSSCM.” This term is elaborated on via a theoretical framework in which 18 dimensions are classified under six constructs of SSCM. Furthermore, a list of potential research directions for WCSSCM is discussed.




Research limitations/implications




The research is an attempt to critically review literature, argue for WCSSCM, and develop a theoretical framework.




Originality/value




The paper offers a new approach to SSCM literature, arguing for WCSSCM through a framework, and providing further research directions.

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World class sustainable supply chain management: critical review and further research directions

Green supply chain management enablers: Mixed methods research

Policy and operational constraints for the implementation of cleaner production in Zambia

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Promoting Academic Integrity

China’s use of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to spur its remarkable economic development was seen as the way to go, particularly for developing economies. Zambia, like most African countries, has established these zones with the help of the Chinese. In Zambia, the zones are called Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs), and are to operate as platforms for industrial development and creating value chains in addition to the muchneeded jobs that they would create. Based on the Chinese experience and lessons, MFEZs are designed to be integrated into the domestic economy, as they are in China. It is envisaged that this approach would, through foreign direct investment (FDI), enhance the transfer to local industries the much-needed knowledge and technology, a prerequisite for modern industrialisation. If the MFEZs attract a critical mass of FDI, stimulate high value-added manufacturing activities, and generate productivity spillover, their impact on industrial development in Zambia would be dependent on the domestic linkages created and the technology transfer achieved, both of which are a function of the local manufacturing absorptive capacity. This paper reports on the results of a survey undertaken to assess whether the Zambian manufacturing firms had the capacity or "technological readiness" to adopt any spillover and/or absorb any technology transfer that takes place. The variables considered in this assessment were types of technologies and methods of production, manufacturing systems, and human resources development. The study established that there were low levels of advanced technologies, weaker innovative capacity and lower human capital (skills) threshold in local firms. To address these short-comings, recommendations in form of a two-pronged paradigm, involving the local manufacturing industry on one hand and Government on the other hand have been made.

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Levy Siaminwe

Papers

Policy and operational constraints for the implementation of cleaner production in Zambia

Promoting Academic Integrity

Multi-Facility Economic Zones in Zambia: An Assessment of the Local Manufacturing Industry Readiness