A Holistic Investigation of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in Small Scale Industries: Applying AHP Methods and Paired Correlation

Abstract

This research paper deals with the Green Supply Chain Management and its impact on small-scale industries in the region of Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. It extensively explores the GSCM practices, drivers, pressures, and barriers and their influence on the environmental, economic, and operational performance of SSIs. The methodology integrates survey questionnaires, statistical analyses, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), paired correlational studies, and reliability assessments.

The findings of research reveal a significant correlation between GSCM practices and improved performances. Moreover, GSCM drivers exhibit a strong connection with enhanced performance. However, barriers and pressures in GSCM have been identified as hindrances to performance.

The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis unveils the prioritization of GSCM elements. Among Green Practices, Green Design and Green Supplier emerge as top influencers. For GSCM Drivers, Industrial Drivers and Purchasing Drivers claim the highest ranks. In the realm of GSCM Barriers, Technological Barriers takes the lead. Lastly, GSCM Pressures Regulatory Pressures and Customer Pressures as top priorities. This study contributes to the understanding of GSCM's intricate relationships with proposed GSCM model for sustainable business practices in SSIs.