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This fresh examination was a thought-provoking area that was required to be undertaken and to fill this gap, the researchers have examined the impact of Covid-19 and health expenditure on the global supply chain by utilizing balanced panel data for the period from January 2020 to June 2020. This study utilized a random effect, fixed effect, GMM, and FGLS approach. The outcomes of COVID-19 demonstrate a significant negative influence as per the FGLS model, whereas the health expenditure demonstrates a significant negative effect on the global supply chain under both the dynamic models i.e. GMM and FGLS. As far as manufacturing value-added is concerned it indicates a positive and significant influence on the global supply chain according to the FGLS model whereas, last but not least the logistics performance index has a significant positive effect on the global supply chain according to the results of GMM and FGLS models respectively. The global supply chain is the lifeline for the global economy; thus, it is suggested that under COVID-19 pandemic situation policymakers need to react quickly and take suitable policy actions to deal with this unprecedented pandemic driven economic crises and further the cross-border trading activities should not be stopped, rather governments should formulate smart lockdown strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For the last couple of decades, consumer awareness and strict environmental policies create pressure on the corporate sector to adopt sustainable practices, reducing the harmful effect on environmental sustainability. This study aims to assess the procedures and significance of green practices in food supply chains. The study used internal environmental management (IEM), the greens information system (GIS), green manufacturing (GM), green design and packaging (GDP), and transportation (GT) as explanatory variables, while the data is gathered from 267 food processing firms located in China and Pakistan to test hypotheses through PLS-SEM modeling. The findings revealed that internal environmental management and green information systems are positively and strongly associated with adopting green supply chain practices. The results also show that green practices in the food supply chain have a significant role in increasing organizational performance. In last, the study has drawn policy implications and framework for governmental bodies, practicing managers, nutritional experts, and consumer rights activists. These policy implications will further promote green practices in the food processing industry to achieve 3Ps (people, profit, and the planet). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]