Glitches Outlook of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and Environmental Sustainability in Indian Manufacturing Firms

Authors

  • A Sheshu  MBA Program, New Horizon College of Engineering (Autonomous) Bengaluru
  • Dr. K. R. Kumar  MBA Program, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Autonomous) Tamil Nadu

Keywords:

GSCM, Manufacturing Firms, CSR, Environmental sustainability

Abstract

Greening commercial practices and initiatives have received increasing research attention. This study explores the drivers of and barriers to the implementation of GSCM in the Indian manufacturing firms. A qualitative study was conducted in the form of structured questionnaires with business level managers in different organisations in the manufacturing firms. The study identified four drivers and barriers within the Indian framework. The most significant drivers are corporate social obligation, interior hierarchical strategies, and board and top administration support. Expenses and Government assemblies was recognized as the hindrances with the best effect.

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2019-12-30

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Volume 4, Issue 9, November-December-2019

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A Sheshu, Dr. K. R. Kumar, " Glitches Outlook of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and Environmental Sustainability in Indian Manufacturing Firms" International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 4, Issue 9, pp.771-776, November-December-2019.