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Runtuk, Johan Krisnanto and Ng, Poh Kiat and Ooi, Shih Yin (2024) Challenges and Solutions in Working with Green Suppliers: Perspective from a Manufacturing Industry. Sustainability, 16 (20). p. 8744. ISSN 2071-1050

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Abstract

This study explores the challenges and solutions faced by manufacturing companies in one industry when integrating green suppliers into their supply chains. The FGD transcripts were analyzed using NVivo 12 Pro for coding and thematic analysis, which helped identify key challenges and solutions. The key challenges identified included higher procurement costs, limited availability of green materials, quality assurance issues, and difficulties in verifying green practices. Strategic solutions involve establishing partnership strategies, conducting supply chain audits, and developing clear evaluation criteria. The content analysis shows that higher procurement costs can be mitigated through strategic partnerships offering better terms and pricing stability. Diversifying the supplier base and investing in supplier development programs address the limited availability of green materials. Quality assurance is maintained through stringent controls and regular audits, while verification challenges are managed with third-party certifications and robust audits to prevent greenwashing. The SWOT analysis highlights strengths such as strategic partnerships and regular audits, opportunities like developing evaluation criteria and technological advancements, and acknowledges weaknesses and threats. This comprehensive analysis provides a nuanced understanding of the practical challenges and solutions in green supply chain management, offering a strategic framework for manufacturing companies to enhance sustainability and achieve competitive advantage

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Green supply chain, strategic partnerships
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD2350.8-2356 Large industry. Factory system. Big business > HD3611-4730.9 Industrial policy. The state and industrial organization
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2024 02:04
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2024 02:04
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/13161

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