Journal of Commerce Management and Tourism Studies
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August 2026

Green supplier selection and flexible sourcing: An empirical study of Nigeria tertiary institution

Ikenna Christopher Ugwu (Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environment and Social Standards (CE-sPESS), Federal University of Technology Owerri NIGERIA)
Kelechi Enyina Ugwu (Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Federal University of Technology Owerri, NIGERIA)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2026

Abstract

Continued use of traditional procurement method hampers the adoption of innovative, and sustainable procurement practices capable of enhancing operational efficiency and long-term institutional performance. This research investigate the relationship between Green Supplier Selection (GSS) and flexible sourcing practices (FSP) in Nigeria Maritime University, South -South Region. The total population of the study comprised of 1,252 employees, using taro Yamane formula to determine a sample size of 303 employees. A descriptive survey research design was employed in the research, and a stratified random sampling technique was applied in the distribution of the survey to the participants including- procurement officers, internal auditors, logistics managers, administrative staff, and heads of departments. Copies of 303 questionnaires were distributed out of which 281 were returned, while the remaining 22 were not returned and utilized for the study. Both descriptive, inferential statistics, and Pearson correlation techniques were utilized in testing hypotheses to determine the relationships between the variables. The findings indicates a high association between green supplier selection (GSS) and flexible sourcing (FLS) based on responses from the participants. The study recommends university management to prioritize local sourcing and encourage investments in indigenous manufacturing firms to reduce dependence on foreign products such as office equipment and machines.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCMTS

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Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

The scope of the journal is Commerce (Business Administration, Business Digital, Business Management, Financial Accounting, Performance measurement, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Accounting Information Systems, Accounting for public services, Strategic Management Accounting, Transfer ...