Driving Profit through Sustainability: The Role of Green Supply Chain Practices in Enhancing Resilience

Abstract

This paper analyzes the impact of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) on operational resilience and profitability for Indian Electric Vehicle (EVS) manufacturers. A total of 200 managers, engineers, and others associated with the supply chain responded to a structured questionnaire containing items measuring GSCM practices, operational resilience, and profitability based upon a five-point Likert scale. Descriptive Research Design methodology was employed. Data collected through the survey were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS-25, including reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, correlations, and regression analysis. Results indicate that all of the constructs demonstrate adequate levels of reliability as reflected by their corresponding Cronbach Alpha values exceeding .80; thus, demonstrating adequate levels of reliability in the measures. Additionally, results of the descriptive analyses indicated moderate to high levels of GSCM practice usage among the EV firms. Moreover, results of the descriptive analyses demonstrated a strong perceived level of operational resilience and profitability. Results of the correlation analysis demonstrated a highly statistically significant positive association between GSCM practices and both operational resilience (r = .712), and profitability (r = .645). These findings suggest that the implementation of GSCM contributes to greater operational stability resulting in increased financial performance. Furthermore, results of the correlation analysis demonstrated a positive association between operational resilience and profitability (r = .689). Finally, results of the multiple regression analysis demonstrated that GSCM practices (Beta = .521) and operational resilience (Beta = .384) each positively influence profitability while collectively explaining 53.6% of the variance in the model. Overall, these findings suggest that although \"green\" practices may necessitate certain initial investment costs, long term benefits such as improved efficiency, reduced risks and ultimately enhanced competitiveness will provide cost savings. As such, overall, this study demonstrates that GSCM is a critical strategic tool for enhancing sustainability efforts while improving firm resilience and profitability in today\'s rapidly evolving EV environment.

Introduction

Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) integrates environmental practices into procurement, production, distribution, and logistics to reduce ecological damage while improving efficiency, resilience, and profitability. The study focuses on the Indian electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector, where rapid growth and environmental concerns have increased the importance of sustainable supply chains. However, challenges such as dependence on imported raw materials, weak infrastructure, and supply disruptions highlight the need for more resilient systems.

The research investigates how GSCM practices influence operational resilience and profitability using a mixed-method approach with survey data from about 200 EV industry professionals. Data analysis (using SPSS) shows that most respondents are managers and engineers with moderate to high experience. Reliability tests confirm strong internal consistency of the measurement scales.

Findings reveal that GSCM practices are moderately to widely adopted and are strongly associated with both operational resilience and profitability. Correlation results show significant positive relationships between GSCM and resilience, GSCM and profitability, and resilience and profitability. Regression analysis indicates that GSCM explains a substantial portion of variance in resilience and financial performance.

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