ADOPTION OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (GSCM) PRACTICES AMONG SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN WESTERN PROVINCE IN SRI LANKA

Abstract

Purpose of this study is to look into the level of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices adoption among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in western province in Sri Lanka. To achieve study objective, a quantitative approach was used, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire and were analyzed using factor analysis method. Theoretical scope of the study identified green purchasing (GP), eco-design (ED), reverse logistics (RL), green manufacturing (GM), and internal environmental management practices (IEMPs) as major dimensions of GSCM practices. The empirical scope is limited to manufacturing companies in Western Province in Sri Lanka. Study discovered that adoption of GSCM Practices isn’t in a satisfied level among Sri Lankan SMEs. Further, it was revealed that RL and IEMPs recorded a somewhat higher satisfactory level than that of ED, GM and GP practices. Results will assist SMEs in establishing GSCM practices, as well as government and other policy making authorities in developing GSCM policies.