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Is Supplier Social Sustainability Vital for Supplier's Financial and Social Performance? Analyzing Mediating Role of Firm Reputation in Thailand Luedech Girdwichai; Chutikarn Sriviboon
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 8, No 4 (2019): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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Purpose: This study signifies the relationship between social sustainability of suppliers and its impact of supplier’s financial and social performance. It also focuses on the supplier firm reputation and the role it plays between sustainability and performance. Methodology: Using survey method, a questionnaire has been developed by past studies and a group of experts and academics. In depth interviews were also conducted from managers related to social sustainability to develop constructs for the survey. The data was collected from the key managers of manufacturing firms in Thailand. After passing through reviewing process, the final sample size came out to be 304. The data collected was then analyzed by using various statistical tools including SPSS and AMOS. Findings: The results of this research reveal that there exist a significant positive association between supplier social sustainability and performance levels. The findings clearly state that financial and social performance of suppliers have strong relationship with the social sustainability practices. It also signifies the mediation role of firm reputation among supplier sustainability and supplier performance levels. Implications: This study provides both theoretical and practical implications. It is considered as an extension in literature related to supplier social sustainability and its performance with the mediating roles of supplier firm reputation. It also allows managers to focus on their strategic decisions in order to develop socially sustainable supply chains to attain competitive edge. Originality: With the rapidly increasing trends of sustainability, limited research has been found on the significance level of this emerging issue. Therefore, this study provides awareness while emphasizing the importance of some major aspects of supplier social sustainability integrated into the supply chain management of manufacturing firms in Thailand.
Exploring the Nexus between Demand and Supply Side Competence, Supply Chain Agility, Process Compliances and Operational Performance Luedech Girdwichai; Sudawan Somjai
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 8, No 4 (2019): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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The main objective of the current study is to explore the nexus between demand and supply side competence, supply chain agility, process compliances and operational performance. Firstly, the study has examined the direct relationships among the supply side competence, demand side competence, supply chain agility, and operational performance. Secondly, the study has examined the mediating role of the supply chain agility in the relationship between demand and supply side competence and operational performance. Lastly, the moderating role of process compliances in the relationship between demand and supply side competence and supply chain agility is examined. The current study has used SEM-PLS as statistical tool to answer the research questions raised in this study and research objectives envisaged in the current study. The findings of the study have provided support to the theoretical foundation and proposed hypothesis of the current study. Current study will be helpful for policymakers and practitioners in understanding the issues demand and supply side competence, supply chain agility, process compliances and operational performance.
Effective Waste Management as a Predictor of Competitive Advantage: Mediating Role of Green Purchasing and Logistics Chayanan Kerdpitak; Witthaya Mekkham; Luedech Girdwichai
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 8, No 5 (2019): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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Nowadays organizations are facing intensive competition regardless of the industry and scale of operations. Globalization has also heightened the competition between the firms. On the other hand the rising global environmental issues have also created a tough environment for organizations as they are already focusing to gain the competitiveness. The study has attempted to study the impact of effective waste management on the competitive advantage. While the study has also considered the green supply chain practices as a potential mediator. The data were collected from the employees working in manufacturing companies in Thailand. The findings revealed a positive association between waste management and competitive advantage. Further findings also revealed that green logistics and purchasing acts as a mediator between relationships of waste management and competitive advantage. The future direction are provided at the end of research paper.