Developing Green Supply Chain Towards Sustainable Economic Development: Evidence from Vietnam’s Food Processing Industry
Abstract:
The study investigates the determinants and impacts of green supply chain management (GSCM) in Vietnam’s food processing sector, an industry characterized by rapid growth and increasing environmental pressure. From a survey of 103 firms, the research employs regression analysis to investigate the effects of technological capability, human resource capability, and institutional pressure on GSCM implementation, as well as the influence of GSCM on aspects regarding economic, environmental, and social. The results reveal that institutional pressure is the most significant driver of GSCM implementation (β=0.356), followed by technological capability and human resource capability. Furthermore, GSCM significantly enhances firm performance, with the strongest effect observed lied in environmental outcomes (β=0.563). Despite the growing research on GSCM, existing studies have mainly focused on developed economies or general manufacturing sectors, leaving a great gap in empirical evidence regarding the food processing industry in developing economies. These findings support the sustainable perspective, suggesting that environmental practices simultaneously improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. The paper contributes to literature by providing empirical evidence from a developing country and offers practical implications for policymakers as well as firms seeking to promote sustainable supply chain transformation.
