The role of emerging technologies in implementing green practices to achieve sustainable operations
Purpose: The current study investigates the effect of industry 4.0 on green practices, including green manufacturing and green logistics, in the context of emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional data were collected from 234 manufacturing firms in Pakistan, and PLS-SEM was employed to test hypotheses. Findings: With the advent of industry 4.0 in the current era, more emphasis is being given to the adoption of digital technologies in every field. The adoption of the green approach in supply chain management provides firms with socioeconomic and environmental benefits. The study results indicate that industry 4.0 positively affects green practices, including green manufacturing and green logistics. Moreover, the results also illustrate that these green practices have a substantial effect on the sustainability performance of the firms. Research limitations/implications: This study provides an amplified understanding of the industry 4.0 technologies in the adoption of green practices. The outcomes also offer a policy framework for managers, legislators and manufacturers to promote green practices (i.e. green manufacturing and green logistics) in businesses. Originality/value: Although several recent studies have tried to investigate the effect of green practices on sustainability performance. However, as per the author's best knowledge, very few studies have analyzed the influence of industry 4.0 on green practices (i.e. green manufacturing and green logistics) in the context of emerging economies.
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2021
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Authors: | Umar, Muhammad ; Khan, Syed Abdul Rehman ; Zia-ul-haq, Hafiz Muhammad ; Yusliza, Mohd Yusoff ; Farooq, Khalid |
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The TQM Journal. - Emerald, ISSN 1754-2731, ZDB-ID 2420151-0. - Vol. 34.2021, 2 (26.11.), p. 232-249
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Emerald |
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