A supply chain sustainability innovation framework and evaluation methodology

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 57, Issue 7, 2019, Pages 1990-2008

  Kusi Sarpong, Simonov ^a,b   Gupta, Himanshu ^c   Sarkis, Joseph ^d  

^a Eco Engineering and Management Consult Limited   (Ghana)

^b UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

^c INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE   (India)

^d WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

best worst method; environment; innovation management; manufacturing; supply chain management; sustainability

Indexed keywords

DECISION MAKING; INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH; MANAGERS; MANUFACTURE; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

ENVIRONMENT; EVALUATION METHODOLOGIES; INNOVATION MANAGEMENT; INNOVATION PRACTICES; MANUFACTURING COMPANIES; MANUFACTURING SECTOR; MULTI CRITERIA DECISION MAKING; SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS;

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT;

EID: 85053335010     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2018.1518607     Document Type: Article

References (166)

1. Ageron, B., A., Gunasekaran, and A., Spalanzani. 2012. “Sustainable Supply Management: An Empirical Study.” International Journal of Production Economics 140 (1): 168–182. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.04.007
2. Aguado, S., R., Alvarez, and R., Domingo. 2013. “Model of Efficient and Sustainable Improvements in a Lean Production System Through Processes of Environmental Innovation.” Journal of Cleaner Production 47: 141–148. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.11.048
3. Ahi, P., and C., Searcy. 2013. “A Comparative Literature Analysis of Definitions for Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Management.” Journal of Cleaner Production 52: 329–341. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.02.018
4. Amindoust, A., S., Ahmed, A., Saghafinia, and A., Bahreininejad. 2012. “Sustainable Supplier Selection: A Ranking Model Based on Fuzzy Inference System.” Applied Soft Computing 12 (6): 1668–1677. doi: 10.1016/j.asoc.2012.01.023
5. Amore, M. D., and M., Bennedsen. 2016. “Corporate Governance and Green Innovation.” Journal of Environmental Economics and Management 75: 54–72. doi: 10.1016/j.jeem.2015.11.003
6. Ansari, Z. N., and R., Kant. 2017. “A State-of-Art Literature Review Reflecting 15 Years of Focus on Sustainable Supply Chain Management.” Journal of Cleaner Production 142: 2524–2543. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.023
7. Artiach, T., D., Lee, D., Nelson, and J., Walker. 2010. “The Determinants of Corporate Sustainability Performance.” Accounting & Finance 50 (1): 31–51. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-629X.2009.00315.x
8. Ayuso, S., M., Ángel Rodríguez, R., García-Castro, and M., Ángel Ariño. 2011. “Does Stakeholder Engagement Promote Sustainable Innovation Orientation?” Industrial Management & Data Systems 111 (9): 1399–1417. doi: 10.1108/02635571111182764
9. Azadi, M., M., Jafarian, R. F., Saen, and S. M., Mirhedayatian. 2015. “A New Fuzzy DEA Model for Evaluation of Efficiency and Effectiveness of Suppliers in Sustainable Supply Chain Management Context.” Computers & Operations Research 54: 274–285. doi: 10.1016/j.cor.2014.03.002
10. Badri Ahmadi, H., S., Kusi-Sarpong, and J., Rezaei. 2017. “Assessing the Social Sustainability of Supply Chains Using Best Worst Method.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling 126: 99–106. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.07.020
11. Badri Ahmadi, H., S. H. H., Petrudi, and X., Wang. 2017. “Integrating Sustainability Into Supplier Selection with Analytical Hierarchy Process and Improved Grey Relational Analysis: A Case of Telecom Industry.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 90 (9-12): 2413–2427. doi: 10.1007/s00170-016-9518-z
12. Bai, C., S., Kusi-Sarpong, and J., Sarkis. 2017. “An Implementation Path for Green Information Technology Systems in the Ghanaian Mining Industry.” Journal of Cleaner Production 164: 1105–1123. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.05.151
13. Bai, C., J., Rezaei, and J., Sarkis. 2017. “Multicriteria Green Supplier Segmentation.” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, doi:10.1109/TEM.2017.2723639.
14. Bai, C., and J., Sarkis. 2010. “Integrating Sustainability into Supplier Selection with Grey System and Rough Set Methodologies.” International Journal of Production Economics 124 (1): 252–264. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.11.023
15. Bai, C., and J., Sarkis. 2014. “Determining and Applying Sustainable Supplier Key Performance Indicators.” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 19 (3): 275–291. doi: 10.1108/SCM-12-2013-0441
16. Barratt, M., T. Y., Choi, and M., Li. 2011. “Qualitative Case Studies in Operations Management: Trends, Research Outcomes, and Future Research Implications.” Journal of Operations Management 29 (4): 329–342. doi: 10.1016/j.jom.2010.06.002
17. Beise, M., and K., Rennings. 2005. “Lead Markets and Regulation: A Framework for Analyzing the International Diffusion of Environmental Innovations.” Ecological Economics 52 (1): 5–17. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2004.06.007
18. Berrone, P., A., Fosfuri, L., Gelabert, and L. R., Gomez-Mejia. 2013. “Necessity as the Mother of ‘Green’ Inventions: Institutional Pressures and Environmental Innovations.” Strategic Management Journal 34 (8): 891–909. doi: 10.1002/smj.2041
19. Bocken, N. M. P., M., Farracho, R., Bosworth, and R., Kemp. 2014. “The Front-End of Eco-Innovation for Eco-Innovative Small and Medium Sized Companies.” Journal of Engineering and Technology Management 31: 43–57. doi: 10.1016/j.jengtecman.2013.10.004
20. Boons, F., C., Montalvo, J., Quist, and M., Wagner. 2013. “Sustainable Innovation, Business Models and Economic Performance: An Overview.” Journal of Cleaner Production 45: 1–8. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.08.013
21. Brandenburg, M., K., Govindan, J., Sarkis, and S., Seuring. 2014. “Quantitative Models for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Developments and Directions.” European Journal of Operational Research 233 (2): 299–312. doi: 10.1016/j.ejor.2013.09.032
22. Cai, W. G., and X. L., Zhou. 2014. “On the Drivers of Eco-Innovation: Empirical Evidence from China.” Journal of Cleaner Production 79: 239–248. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.05.035
23. Calik, E., and F., Bardudeen. 2016. “A Measurement Scale to Evaluate Sustainable Innovation Performance in Manufacturing Organizations.” Procedia CIRP 40: 449–454. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2016.01.091
24. Canepa, A., and P., Stoneman. 2007. “Financial Constraints to Innovation in the UK: Evidence from CIS2 and CIS3.” Oxford Economic Papers 60 (4): 711–730. doi: 10.1093/oep/gpm044
25. Carter, C. R., and D. S., Rogers. 2008. “A Framework of Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Moving Toward New Theory.” International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 38 (5): 360–387. doi: 10.1108/09600030810882816
26. Chang, C. H., 2011. “The Influence of Corporate Environmental Ethics on Competitive Advantage: The Mediation Role of Green Innovation.” Journal of Business Ethics 104 (3): 361–370. doi: 10.1007/s10551-011-0914-x
27. Chardine-Baumann, E., and V., Botta-Genoulaz. 2014. “A Framework for Sustainable Performance Assessment of Supply Chain Management Practices.” Computers & Industrial Engineering 76: 138–147. doi: 10.1016/j.cie.2014.07.029
28. Chen, Y. S., 2008. “The Driver of Green Innovation and Green Image–Green Core Competence.” Journal of Business Ethics 81 (3): 531–543. doi: 10.1007/s10551-007-9522-1
29. Chiarvesio, M., V. D., Marchi, and E. D., Maria. 2015. “Environmental Innovations and Internationalization: Theory and Practices.” Business Strategy and the Environment 24 (8): 790–801. doi: 10.1002/bse.1846
30. Chiou, T. Y., H. K., Chan, F., Lettice, and S. H., Chung. 2011. “The Influence of Greening the Suppliers and Green Innovation on Environmental Performance and Competitive Advantage in Taiwan.” Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 47 (6): 822–836. doi: 10.1016/j.tre.2011.05.016
31. Costantini, V., F., Crespi, G., Marin, and E., Paglialunga. 2017. “Eco-Innovation, Sustainable Supply Chains and Environmental Performance in European Industries.” Journal of Cleaner Production 155: 141–154. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.09.038
32. Cucchiella, F., I., D’Adamo, M., Gastaldi, S. L., Koh, and P., Rosa. 2017. “A Comparison of Environmental and Energetic Performance of European Countries: A Sustainability Index.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 78: 401–413. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.04.077
33. Dangelico, R. M., 2016. “Green Product Innovation: Where We Are and Where We Are Going.” Business Strategy and the Environment 25 (8): 560–576. doi: 10.1002/bse.1886
34. Das, Debadyuti., 2018. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Indian Organisations: An Empirical Investigation.” International Journal of Production Research, doi:10.1080/00207543.2017.1421326.
35. De Marchi, V., 2012. “Environmental Innovation and R&D Cooperation: Empirical Evidence from Spanish Manufacturing Firms.” Research Policy 41 (3): 614–623. doi: 10.1016/j.respol.2011.10.002
36. de Medeiros, J. F., J. L. D., Ribeiro, and M. N., Cortimiglia. 2014. “Success Factors For Environmentally Sustainable Product Innovation: A Systematic Literature Review.” Journal of Cleaner Production 65: 76–86. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.08.035
37. de Medeiros, J. F., J. L. D., Ribeiro, and M. N., Cortimiglia. 2016. “Influence of Perceived Value on Purchasing Decisions of Green Products in Brazil.” Journal of Cleaner Production 110: 158–169. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.100
38. Demirel, P., and E., Kesidou. 2011. “Stimulating Different Types of Eco-Innovation in the UK: Government Policies and Firm Motivations.” Ecological Economics 70 (8): 1546–1557. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2011.03.019
39. de Vargas Mores, G., C. P. S., Finocchio, R., Barichello, and E. A., Pedrozo. 2018. “Sustainability and Innovation in the Brazilian Supply Chain of Green Plastic.” Journal of Cleaner Production 177: 12–18. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.138
40. Doran, J., and G., Ryan. 2016. “The Importance of the Diverse Drivers and Types of Environmental Innovation for Firm Performance.” Business Strategy and the Environment 25 (2): 102–119. doi: 10.1002/bse.1860
41. Dou, Y., Q., Zhu, and J., Sarkis. 2014. “Evaluating Green Supplier Development Programs with a Grey-Analytical Network Process-Based Methodology.” European Journal of Operational Research 233 (2): 420–431. doi: 10.1016/j.ejor.2013.03.004
42. Dubey, R., A., Gunasekaran, T., Papadopoulos, S. J., Childe, K. T., Shibin, and S. F., Wamba. 2017. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Framework and Further Research Directions.” Journal of Cleaner Production 142: 1119–1130. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.03.117
43. Esfahbodi, A., Y., Zhang, and G., Watson. 2016. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Emerging Economies: Trade-Offs Between Environmental and Cost Performance.” International Journal of Production Economics 181: 350–366. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.02.013
44. Fabbe-Costes, N., C., Roussat, M., Taylor, and A., Taylor. 2014. “Sustainable Supply Chains: A Framework for Environmental Scanning Practices.” International Journal of Operations & Production Management 34 (5): 664–694. doi: 10.1108/IJOPM-10-2012-0446
45. Fahimnia, B., J., Sarkis, and H., Davarzani. 2015. “Green Supply Chain Management: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis.” International Journal of Production Economics 162: 101–114. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2015.01.003
46. Franke, C., B., Basdere, M., Ciupek, and S., Seliger. 2006. “Remanufacturing of Mobile Phones–Capacity, Program and Facility Adaptation Planning.” Omega 34 (6): 562–570. doi: 10.1016/j.omega.2005.01.016
47. Gao, D., Z., Xu, Y. Z., Ruan, and H., Lu. 2017. “From a Systematic Literature Review to Integrated Definition for Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation (SSCI).” Journal of Cleaner Production 142: 1518–1538. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.153
48. Genovese, A., A. A., Acquaye, A., Figueroa, and S. L., Koh. 2017. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management and the Transition Towards a Circular Economy: Evidence and Some Applications.” Omega 66: 344–357. doi: 10.1016/j.omega.2015.05.015
49. Golini, R., A., Moretto, F., Caniato, M., Caridi, and M., Kalchschmidt. 2017. “Developing Sustainability in the Italian Meat Supply Chain: An Empirical Investigation.” International Journal of Production Research 55 (4): 1183–1209. doi: 10.1080/00207543.2016.1234724
50. Gonzalez, P., J., Sarkis, and B., Adenso-Diaz. 2008. “Environmental Management System Certification and its Influence on Corporate Practices: Evidence from the Automotive Industry.” International Journal of Operations & Production Management 28 (11): 1021–1041. doi: 10.1108/01443570810910179
51. Gopal, P. R. C., and J., Thakkar. 2016. “Sustainable Supply Chain Practices: An Empirical Investigation on Indian Automobile Industry.” Production Planning Control 27 (1): 49–64. doi: 10.1080/09537287.2015.1060368
52. Gouda, S. K., and H., Saranga. 2018. “Sustainable Supply Chains for Supply Chain Sustainability: Impact of Sustainability Efforts on Supply Chain Risk.” International Journal of Production Research, doi:10.1080/00207543.2018.1456695.
53. Govindan, K., A., Diabat, and K. M., Shankar. 2015. “Analyzing the Drivers of Green Manufacturing with Fuzzy Approach.” Journal of Cleaner Production 96: 182–193. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.02.054
54. Govindan, K., R., Khodaverdi, and A., Jafarian. 2013. “A Fuzzy Multi Criteria Approach for Measuring Sustainability Performance of a Supplier Based on Triple Bottom Line Approach.” Journal of Cleaner Production 47: 345–354. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.04.014
55. Govindan, K., K., Muduli, K., Devika, and A., Barve. 2016. “Investigation of the Influential Strength of Factors on Adoption of Green Supply Chain Management Practices: An Indian Mining Scenario.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling 107: 185–194. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.05.022
56. Govindan, K., S., Rajendran, J., Sarkis, and P., Murugesan. 2015. “Multi Criteria Decision Making Approaches for Green Supplier Evaluation and Selection: A Literature Review.” Journal of Cleaner Production 98: 66–83. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.06.046
57. Gupta, H., 2017. “Evaluating Service Quality of Airline Industry Using Hybrid Best Worst Method and VIKOR.” Journal of Air Transport Management 68: 35–47. doi: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2017.06.001
58. Gupta, P., S., Anand, and H., Gupta. 2017. “Developing a Roadmap to Overcome Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Buildings Using Best Worst Method.” Sustainable Cities and Society 31: 244–259. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.02.005
59. Gupta, H., and M. K., Barua. 2016. “Identifying Enablers of Technological Innovation for Indian MSMEs Using Best–Worst Multi Criteria Decision Making Method.” Technological Forecasting and Social Change 107: 69–79. doi: 10.1016/j.techfore.2016.03.028
60. Gupta, H., and M. K., Barua. 2017. “Supplier Selection among SMEs on the Basis of Their Green Innovation Ability Using BWM and Fuzzy TOPSIS.” Journal of Cleaner Production 152: 242–258. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.03.125
61. Gupta, H., and M. K., Barua. 2018a. “A Framework to Overcome Barriers to Green Innovation in SMEs Using BWM and Fuzzy TOPSIS.” Science of The Total Environment 633: 122–139. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.03.173
62. Gupta, H., and M. K., Barua. 2018b. “A Grey DEMATEL-Based Approach for Modeling Enablers of Green Innovation in Manufacturing Organizations.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1–23.
63. Hafkesbrink, J., and M., Halstrick-Schwenk. 2005. “A Sustainable Innovation Scorecard for the Electronics Industry Innovation System.” Indicator Systems for Sustainable Innovation, 143–177. doi: 10.1007/3-7908-1620-5_8
64. Halila, F., and J., Rundquist. 2011. “The Development and Market Success of Eco-Innovations: A Comparative Study of Eco-Innovations and “Other” Innovations in Sweden.” European Journal of Innovation Management 14 (3): 278–302. doi: 10.1108/14601061111148807
65. Hall, J., 2001. “Environmental Supply-Chain Innovation.” Greener Management International, 105–119. doi: 10.9774/GLEAF.3062.2001.au.00010
66. Hall, J., 2002. “Sustainable Development Innovation; A Research Agenda for the Next 10 Years.” Journal of Cleaner Production 10: 195–196. doi: 10.1016/S0959-6526(01)00065-8
67. Hashemi, S. H., A., Karimi, and M., Tavana. 2015. “An Integrated Green Supplier Selection Approach with Analytic Network Process and Improved Grey Relational Analysis.” International Journal of Production Economics 159: 178–191. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.09.027
68. Hassan, M. G., R., Abidin, N., Nordin, and R. Z., Yusoff. 2016. “GSCM Practices and Sustainable Performance: A Preliminary Insight.” Journal of Advanced Management Science 4 (5): 430–434. doi: 10.12720/joams.4.5.430-434
69. Hassini, E., C., Surti, and C., Searcy. 2012. “A Literature Review and a Case Study of Sustainable Supply Chains with a Focus on Metrics.” International Journal of Production Economics 140 (1): 69–82. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.01.042
70. Hellström, T., 2007. “Dimensions of Environmentally Sustainable Innovation: The Structure of Eco-Innovation Concepts.” Sustainable Development 15 (3): 148–159. doi: 10.1002/sd.309
71. Horbach, J., 2005. “Methodological Aspects of an Indicator System for Sustainable Innovation.” In Indicator Systems for Sustainable Innovation, 1–19. Physica-Verlag HD.
72. Horbach, J., 2008. “Determinants of Environmental Innovation–New Evidence from German Panel Data Sources.” Research Policy 37 (1): 163–173. doi: 10.1016/j.respol.2007.08.006
73. Horbach, J., C., Rammer, and K., Rennings. 2012. “Determinants of Eco-Innovations by Type of Environmental Impact–The Role of Regulatory Push/Pull, Technology Push and Market Pull.” Ecological Economics 78: 112–122. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2012.04.005
74. Huang, J. W., and Y. H., Li. 2015. “Green Innovation and Performance: The View of Organizational Capability and Social Reciprocity.” Journal of Business Ethics 145 (2): 309–324. doi: 10.1007/s10551-015-2903-y
75. Hyytinen, A., and O., Toivanen. 2005. “Do Financial Constraints Hold Back Innovation and Growth?: Evidence on the Role of Public Policy.” Research Policy 34 (9): 1385–1403. doi: 10.1016/j.respol.2005.06.004
76. Iles, A., and A. N., Martin. 2013. “Expanding Bioplastics Production: Sustainable Business Innovation in the Chemical Industry.” Journal of Cleaner Production 45: 38–49. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.05.008
77. Inoue, E., T. H., Arimura, and M., Nakano. 2013. “A New Insight into Environmental Innovation: Does the Maturity of Environmental Management Systems Matter?” Ecological Economics 94: 156–163. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2013.07.014
78. Isaksson, R., P., Johansson, and K., Fischer. 2010. “Detecting Supply Chain Innovation Potential for Sustainable Development.” Journal of Business Ethics 97 (3): 425–442. doi: 10.1007/s10551-010-0516-z
79. Jabbour, C. J. C., D., Jugend, A. B. L., de Sousa Jabbour, A., Gunasekaran, and H., Latan. 2015. “Green Product Development and Performance of Brazilian Firms: Measuring the Role of Human and Technical Aspects.” Journal of Cleaner Production 87: 442–451. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.09.036
80. Jenkins, H., and N., Yakovleva. 2006. “Corporate Social Responsibility in the Mining Industry: Exploring Trends in Social and Environmental Disclosure.” Journal of Cleaner Production 14 (3): 271–284. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2004.10.004
81. Jia, F., L., Zuluaga-Cardona, A., Bailey, and X., Rueda. 2018. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Developing Countries: An Analysis of the Literature.” Journal of Cleaner Production 189: 263–278.
82. Kammerer, D., 2009. “The Effects of Customer Benefit and Regulation on Environmental Product Innovation: Empirical Evidence from Appliance Manufacturers in Germany.” Ecological Economics 68 (8): 2285–2295.
83. Kannan, D., A. B. L., de Sousa Jabbour, and C. J. C., Jabbour. 2014. “Selecting Green Suppliers Based on GSCM Practices: Using Fuzzy TOPSIS Applied to a Brazilian Electronics Company.” European Journal of Operational Research 233 (2): 432–447.
84. Kannan, G., S., Pokharel, and P. S., Kumar. 2009. “A Hybrid Approach Using ISM and Fuzzy TOPSIS for the Selection of Reverse Logistics Provider.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling 54 (1): 28–36.
85. Kapetanopoulou, P., and G., Tagaras. 2011. “Drivers and Obstacles of Product Recovery Activities in the Greek Industry.” International Journal of Operations & Production Management 31 (2): 148–166.
86. Kemp, R., A., Arundel, and K., Smith. 2001. “Survey Indicators for Environmental Innovation.” Paper Presented to the Conference Towards Environmental Innovation Systems in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
87. Klewitz, J., and E. G., Hansen. 2014. “Sustainability-Oriented Innovation of SMEs: A Systematic Review.” Journal of Cleaner Production 65: 57–75.
88. Kusi-Sarpong, S., C., Bai, J., Sarkis, and X., Wang. 2015. “Green Supply Chain Practices Evaluation in the Mining Industry Using a Joint Rough Sets and Fuzzy TOPSIS Methodology.” Resources Policy 46: 86–100.
89. Kusi-Sarpong, S., J., Sarkis, and X., Wang. 2016a. “Assessing Green Supply Chain Practices in the Ghanaian Mining Industry: A Framework and Evaluation.” International Journal of Production Economics 181: 325–341.
90. Kusi-Sarpong, S., J., Sarkis, and X., Wang. 2016b. “Green Supply Chain Practices and Performance in Ghana's Mining Industry: A Comparative Evaluation Based on DEMATEL and AHP.” International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling 8 (4): 320–347.
91. Lee, S. Y., 2008. “Drivers for the Participation of Small and Medium-Sized Suppliers in Green Supply Chain Initiatives.” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 13 (3): 185–198.
92. Lee, K. H., 2009. “Why and How to Adopt Green Management into Business Organizations? The Case Study of Korean SMEs in Manufacturing Industry.” Management Decision 47 (7): 1101–1121.
93. Lee, V. H., K. B., Ooi, A. Y. L., Chong, and C., Seow. 2014. “Creating Technological Innovation via Green Supply Chain Management: An Empirical Analysis.” Expert Systems with Applications 41 (16): 6983–6994.
94. Li, Y., and K., Mathiyazhagan. 2018. “Application of DEMATEL Approach to Identify the Influential Indicators Towards Sustainable Supply Chain Adoption in the Auto Components Manufacturing Sector.” Journal of Cleaner Production 172: 2931–2941.
95. Lim, M. K., M. L., Tseng, K. H., Tan, and T. D., Bui. 2017. “Knowledge Management in Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Improving Performance Through an Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach.” Journal of Cleaner Production 162: 806–816.
96. Lin, C. Y., and Y. H., Ho. 2011. “Determinants of Green Practice Adoption for Logistics Companies in China.” Journal of Business Ethics 98 (1): 67–83.
97. Lin, S. S., and Y. S., Juang. 2008. “Selecting Green Suppliers with Analytic Hierarchy Process for Biotechnology Industry.” Operations and Supply Chain Management 1 (2): 115–129.
98. Liu, X., H., Dai, and P., Cheng. 2011. “Drivers of Integrated Environmental Innovation and Impact on Company Competitiveness: Evidence from 18 Chinese Firms.” International Journal of Technology and Globalisation 5 (3-4): 255–280.
99. Luthra, S., K., Govindan, D., Kannan, S. K., Mangla, and C. P., Garg. 2017. “An Integrated Framework for Sustainable Supplier Selection and Evaluation in Supply Chains.” Journal of Cleaner Production 140: 1686–1698.
100. Mahmood, W., W., Hasrulnizzam, M. N., Ab Rahman, B., Md Deros, K., Jusoff, A., Saptari, and Z., Ebrahim. 2013. “Manufacturing Performance in Green Supply Chain Management.” World Applied Sciences Journal 21 (Special Issue of Engineering and Technology): 76–84.
101. Maruthi, G. D., and R., Rashmi. 2015. “Green Manufacturing: It's Tools and Techniques that Can Be Implemented in Manufacturing Sectors.” Materials Today: Proceedings 2 (4-5): 3350–3355.
102. Mathivathanan, D., D., Kannan, and A. N., Haq. 2018. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices in Indian Automotive Industry: A Multi-Stakeholder View.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling 128: 284–305.
103. Mathiyazhagan, K., and A. N., Haq. 2013. “Analysis of the Influential Pressures for Green Supply Chain Management Adoption–An Indian Perspective Using Interpretive Structural Modeling.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 68 (1-4): 817–833.
104. Mehta, Y., and A. J., Rajan. 2017. “Manufacturing Sectors in India: Outlook and Challenges.” Procedia Engineering 174: 90–104.
105. Messeni Petruzzelli, A., R., Maria Dangelico, D., Rotolo, and V., Albino. 2011. “Organizational Factors and Technological Features in the Development of Green Innovations: Evidence from Patent Analysis.” Innovation 13 (3): 291–310.
106. Moffat, A., and A., Auer. 2006. “Corporate Environmental Innovation (CEI): A Government Initiative to Support Corporate Sustainability Leadership.” Journal of Cleaner Production 14 (6): 589–600.
107. Mondéjar-Jiménez, J., M., Segarra-Oña, Á, Peiró-Signes, A. M., Payá-Martínez, and F. J., Sáez-Martínez. 2015. “Segmentation of the Spanish Automotive Industry with Respect to the Environmental Orientation of Firms: Towards an Ad-Hoc Vertical Policy to Promote Eco-Innovation.” Journal of Cleaner Production 86: 238–244.
108. Montalvo, C., 2008. “General Wisdom Concerning the Factors Affecting the Adoption of Cleaner Technologies: A Survey 1990–2007.” Journal of Cleaner Production 16 (1): S7–S13.
109. Mousavi, S., and B., Bossink. 2017. “Firms’ Capabilities for Sustainable Innovation: The Case of Biofuel for Aviation.” Journal of Cleaner Production 167: 1263–1275.
110. Nelson, R. R., and S. G., Winter. 2009. An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
111. Noci, G., and R., Verganti. 1999. “Managing ‘Green’ Product Innovation in Small Firms.” R&D Management 29 (1): 3–15.
112. Ozaki, R., 2011. “Adopting Sustainable Innovation: What Makes Consumers Sign Up to Green Electricity?” Business Strategy and the Environment 20 (1): 1–17.
113. Paulraj, A., I. J., Chen, and C., Blome. 2017. “Motives and Performance Outcomes of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices: A Multi-Theoretical Perspective.” Journal of Business Ethics 145 (2): 239–258.
114. Pickman, H. A., 1998. “The Effect of Environmental Regulation on Environmental Innovation.” Business Strategy and the Environment 7 (4): 223–233.
115. Quist, J., and A., Tukker. 2013. “Knowledge Collaboration and Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Consumption: Introduction to the ERSCP Portion of This Special Volume.” Journal of Cleaner Production 48: 167–175.
116. Rao, P., and D., Holt. 2005. “Do Green Supply Chains Lead to Competitiveness and Economic Performance?” International Journal of Operations & Production Management 25 (9): 898–916.
117. Ren, J., H., Liang, and F. T., Chan. 2017. “Urban Sewage Sludge, Sustainability, and Transition for Eco-City: Multicriteria Sustainability Assessment of Technologies Based On Best-Worst Method.” Technological Forecasting and Social Change 116: 29–39.
118. Rennings, K., 2000. “Redefining Innovation–Eco-Innovation Research and the Contribution from Ecological Economics.” Ecological Economics 32 (2): 319–332.
119. Rennings, K., and C., Rammer. 2009. “Increasing Energy and Resource Efficiency Through Innovation–An Explorative Analysis Using Innovation Survey Data.” ZEW - Centre for European Economic Research Discussion No. 09-056. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1495761.
120. Rezaei, J., 2015. “Best-worst Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method.” Omega 53: 49–57.
121. Rezaei, J., 2016. “Best-worst Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method: Some Properties and a Linear Model.” Omega 64: 126–130.
122. Rezaei, J., A., Hemmes, and L., Tavasszy. 2017. “Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Complex Bundling Configurations in Surface Transportation of Air Freight.” Journal of Air Transport Management 61: 95–105.
123. Rezaei, J., O., Kothadiya, L., Tavasszy, and M., Kroesen. 2018. “Quality Assessment of Airline Baggage Handling Systems Using SERVQUAL and BWM.” Tourism Management 66: 85–93.
124. Rezaei, J., T., Nispeling, J., Sarkis, and L., Tavasszy. 2016. “A Supplier Selection Life Cycle Approach Integrating Traditional and Environmental Criteria Using the Best Worst Method.” Journal of Cleaner Production 135: 577–588.
125. Rezaei, J., J., Wang, and L., Tavasszy. 2015. “Linking Supplier Development to Supplier Segmentation Using Best Worst Method.” Expert Systems with Applications 42 (23): 9152–9164.
126. Rothenberg, S., and S. C., Zyglidopoulos. 2007. “Determinants of Environmental Innovation Adoption in the Printing Industry: The Importance of Task Environment.” Business Strategy and the Environment 16 (1): 39–49.
127. Salimi, N., and J., Rezaei. 2016. “Measuring Efficiency of University-Industry Ph. D. Projects Using Best Worst Method.” Scientometrics 109 (3): 1911–1938.
128. Sarkis, J., and D. G., Dhavale. 2015. “Supplier Selection for Sustainable Operations: A Triple-Bottom-Line Approach Using a Bayesian Framework.” International Journal of Production Economics 166: 177–191.
129. Sauer, P. C., and S., Seuring. 2017. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Minerals.” Journal of Cleaner Production 151: 235–249.
130. Savignac, F., 2008. “Impact of Financial Constraints on Innovation: What Can Be Learned from a Direct Measure?” Economics of Innovation and New Technology 17 (6): 553–569.
131. Schaltegger, S., and M., Wagner. 2011. “Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Innovation: Categories and Interactions.” Business Strategy and the Environment 20 (4): 222–237.
132. Seuring, S. A., 2008. “Assessing the Rigor of Case Study Research in Supply Chain Management.” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 13 (2): 128–137.
133. Seuring, S., and M., Müller. 2008. “Core Issues in Sustainable Supply Chain Management–A Delphi Study.” Business Strategy and the Environment 17 (8): 455–466.
134. Shaw, K., R., Shankar, S. S., Yadav, and L. S., Thakur. 2012. “Supplier Selection Using Fuzzy AHP and Fuzzy Multi-Objective Linear Programming for Developing Low Carbon Supply Chain.” Expert Systems with Applications 39 (9): 8182–8192.
135. Shen, L., L., Olfat, K., Govindan, R., Khodaverdi, and A., Diabat. 2013. “A Fuzzy Multi Criteria Approach for Evaluating Green Supplier's Performance in Green Supply Chain with Linguistic Preferences.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling 74: 170–179.
136. Simpson, D., D., Power, and D., Samson. 2007. “Greening the Automotive Supply Chain: A Relationship Perspective.” International Journal of Operations & Production Management 27 (1): 28–48.
137. Somsuk, N., and T., Laosirihongthong. 2017. “Prioritization of Applicable Drivers for Green Supply Chain Management Implementation Toward Sustainability in Thailand.” International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 24 (2): 175–191.
138. Su, C. M., D. J., Horng, M. L., Tseng, A. S., Chiu, K. J., Wu, and H. P., Chen. 2016. “Improving Sustainable Supply Chain Management Using a Novel Hierarchical Grey-DEMATEL Approach.” Journal of Cleaner Production 134: 469–481.
139. Tariq, A., Y. F., Badir, W., Tariq, and U. S., Bhutta. 2017. “Drivers and Consequences of Green Product and Process Innovation: A Systematic Review, Conceptual Framework, and Future Outlook.” Technology in Society 51: 8–23.
140. Taylor, K. M., and S., Vachon. 2018. “Empirical Research on Sustainable Supply Chains: IJPR’s Contribution and Research Avenues.” International Journal of Production Research 56 (1-2): 950–959.
141. Testa, F., F., Iraldo, and M., Frey. 2011. “The Effect of Environmental Regulation on Firms’ Competitive Performance: The Case of the Building & Construction Sector in Some EU Regions.” Journal of Environmental Management 92 (9): 2136–2144.
142. Trapp, A. C., and J., Sarkis. 2016. “Identifying Robust Portfolios of Suppliers: A Sustainability Selection and Development Perspective.” Journal of Cleaner Production 112: 2088–2100.
143. Triguero, A., L., Moreno-Mondéjar, and M. A., Davia. 2013. “Drivers of Different Types of Eco-Innovation in European SMEs.” Ecological Economics 92: 25–33.
144. Tsai, M. T., L. M., Chuang, S. T., Chao, and H. P., Chang. 2012. “The Effects Assessment of Firm Environmental Strategy and Customer Environmental Conscious on Green Product Development.” Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 184 (7): 4435–4447.
145. Tseng, M. L., 2011. “Green Supply Chain Management with Linguistic Preferences and Incomplete Information.” Applied Soft Computing 11 (8): 4894–4903.
146. Tseng, M. L., and A. S., Chiu. 2012. “Grey-Entropy Analytical Network Process for Green Innovation Practices.” Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 57: 10–21.
147. Tseng, M., M., Lim, and W. P., Wong. 2015. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Closed-Loop Network Hierarchical Approach.” Industrial Management & Data Systems 115 (3): 436–461.
148. Van Berkel, R., 2007. “Eco-Efficiency in the Australian Minerals Processing Sector.” Journal of Cleaner Production 15 (8): 772–781.
149. Vasilenko, L., and V., Arbačiauskas. 2012. “Obstacles and Drivers for Sustainable Innovation Development and Implementation in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises.” Environmental Research, Engineering and Management 60 (2): 58–66.
150. Verghese, K., and H., Lewis. 2007. “Environmental Innovation in Industrial Packaging: A Supply Chain Approach.” International Journal of Production Research 45 (18–19): 4381–4401.
151. Wagner, M., 2008. “Empirical Influence of Environmental Management on Innovation: Evidence from Europe.” Ecological Economics 66 (2): 392–402.
152. Wagner, M., 2010. “Corporate Social Performance and Innovation with High Social Benefits: A Quantitative Analysis.” Journal of Business Ethics 94 (4): 581–594.
153. Wang, X., H. K., Chan, R. W., Yee, and I., Diaz-Rainey. 2012. “A Two-Stage Fuzzy-AHP Model for Risk Assessment of Implementing Green Initiatives in the Fashion Supply Chain.” International Journal of Production Economics 135 (2): 595–606.
154. Warren, J. P., E. A., Rhodes, and R. B., Carter. 2001. “A Total Product System Concept–A Case Study of the Smart(tm) Automobile.” Greener Management International 35: 89–104.
155. Watson, J., and R., Sauter. 2011. “Sustainable Innovation Through Leapfrogging: A Review of the Evidence.” International Journal of Technology and Globalisation 5 (3-4): 170–189.
156. Wooi, G. C., and S., Zailani. 2010. “Green Supply Chain Initiatives: Investigation on the Barriers in the Context of SMEs in Malaysia.” International Business Management 4 (1): 20–27.
157. Wu, W., G., Kou, Y., Peng, and D., Ergu. 2012. “Improved AHP-Group Decision Making for Investment Strategy Selection.” Technological and Economic Development of Economy 18 (2): 299–316.
158. Yabar, H., M., Uwasu, and K., Hara. 2013. “Tracking Environmental Innovations and Policy Regulations in Japan: Case Studies on Dioxin Emissions and Electric Home Appliances Recycling.” Journal of Cleaner Production 44: 152–158.
159. Zailani, S., K., Govindan, M., Iranmanesh, M. R., Shaharudin, and Y. S., Chong. 2015. “Green Innovation Adoption in Automotive Supply Chain: The Malaysian Case.” Journal of Cleaner Production 108: 1115–1122.
160. Zailani, S., K., Jeyaraman, G., Vengadasan, and R., Premkumar. 2012. “Sustainable Supply Chain Management SSCM) in Malaysia: A Survey.” International Journal of Production Economics 140 (1): 330–340.
161. Zhou, K. Z., J. R., Brown, and C. S., Dev. 2009. “Market Orientation, Competitive Advantage, and Performance: A Demand-Based Perspective.” Journal of Business Research 62 (11): 1063–1070.
162. Zhu, Z., F., Chu, A., Dolgui, C., Chu, W., Zhou, and S., Piramuthu. 2018. “Recent Advances and Opportunities in Sustainable Food Supply Chain: A Model-Oriented Review.” International Journal of Production Research, doi:10.1080/00207543.2018.1425014.
163. Zhu, Q., and J., Sarkis. 2004. “Relationships Between Operational Practices and Performance among Early Adopters of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in Chinese Manufacturing Enterprises.” Journal of Operations Management 22 (3): 265–289.
164. Zhu, Q., and J., Sarkis. 2006. “An Inter-Sectoral Comparison of Green Supply Chain Management in China: Drivers and Practices.” Journal of Cleaner Production 14 (5): 472–486.
165. Zhu, Q., J., Sarkis, and K. H., Lai. 2008. “Green Supply Chain Management Implications for “Closing the Loop”.” Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 44 (1): 1–18.
166. Zhu, Q., J., Sarkis, and K. H., Lai. 2012. “Examining the Effects of Green Supply Chain Management Practices and their Mediations On Performance Improvements.” International Journal of Production Research 50 (5): 1377–1394.