Accelerating Firm's Operational Performance through GSCM Practices and Lean Management: A Case of the Textile Sector of Karachi.

Sustainable performance remains a debate among the business community however, achieving sustainability remains a challenge. Globally, firms have incorporated different initiatives to gain efficiency and effectiveness, but developing nations are still in transit. Operationalization of green initiatives to gain operational performance was rare in Asian literature and practice. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the role of green supply chain management practices that impact a firm's operational performance and the mediating role of lean management in the textile sector of Karachi. A quantitative method was used in this study and data were collected from 184 Supply Chain Officials from the textile sector of Karachi through a convenience sampling technique. The data were analyzed by Partial Least Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through Smart PLS 3.0. The results indicated that green procurement has a significant direct and indirect effect on operational performance however, eco-design and green manufacturing did not show a significant direct association. Further, lean management significantly mediates the relationship between green manufacturing, green procurement, and operational performance. In contrast, eco-design without lean management does not positively impact operational performance. This study provides sound recommendations to local firms in implementing green practices rigorously to compete internationally and to educate workers and suppliers about the importance of using these practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]