Green Supply Chain Management Practices: An Exploratory Study of Indian Food Processing Firms

Abstract

Purpose - Firms embrace green supply chain management (GSCM) practices to minimize the environmental repercussions of their operations. The food processing industry is one of the largest industries globally, engendering massive waste and emitting greenhouse gases, raising environmental concerns. GSCM has recently gained momentum in developing countries like India due to increasing environmental issues. This exploratory study examines the GSCM practices adopted by Indian food processing firms and investigates their impact on sustainable performance. Methodology/Technique - This study has employed a case study methodology to fulfill the research objectives. Two food processing firms operating in Goa were selected for this purpose. The case study involved semi-structured interviews with supply chain professionals from both firms. Findings - Various GSCM practices identified in the literature are observable within the case study. The results highlight the importance of GSCM practices for attaining sustainability. Findings reveal and reinforce that adopting GSCM practices improves the firms' sustainable performance. Novelty - This article is one of the earliest studies on GSCM in the food processing industry in the Indian context. The research outcomes provide an overview to managers of the food processing firms regarding GSCM practices, their execution, and sustainable performance. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Food Processing Industry; Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM); GSCM Practices; Sustainability; Sustainable Performance. JEL Classification: M10, M11. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Durgaprasad, A.V.S; Prasad, C.V.V.S.N.V. (2022). Green Supply Chain Management Practices: An Exploratory Study of Indian Food Processing Firms, J. Mgt. Mkt. Review, 7(4), 185 – 193. https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2022.7.4(1)