Amity School of Business

Amity University Uttar Pradesh

DISSERTATION

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

Student Name: MOHD HANZALA
Enrollment No: A3906422161
Program: BBA general
Report No: 2
Week Commencement Dates: 24/12/2024 – 30/12/2024
Faculty Guide Name: Dr Varsha Goyal
Project Title: Green Supply Chains: Integrating Sustainability into Logistics
and Distribution
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Literature review

S. Name Of the Year Finding Reference

No Researcher
1. Hervani, A. 2005 The study Hervani, A. A., Helms, M.
A., Helms, M. reviews the M., & Sarkis, J. (2005).
M., & Sarkis, literature on Green Supply Chain
J. green supply Management: A Literature
chain Review. International Journal of
management Management Reviews, 7(4),
(GSCM), 275-295.
highlighting
the integration
of
environmental
practices into
logistics and
distribution
processes. The
authors
emphasize the
role of
environmental
regulations,
customer
expectations,
and corporate
social
responsibility
(CSR) in
shaping
sustainable
supply chains.
2. Srivastava, 2007 The research Srivastava, S. K. (2007).
S. K explores Sustainable Supply Chain
sustainable Management: A Literature
supply chain Review. International Journal of
practices and Production Economics, 103(1),
frameworks, 27-37
identifying
how firms
integrate
environmental,
economic, and
social
dimensions. It
also
emphasizes
the use of
green logistics
strategies like
reverse
logistics and
eco-friendly
transportation
3. Wu, Z., & 2011 This research Wu, Z., & Pagell, M. (2011).
Pagell, M examines how Balancing priorities:
green logistics Decision-making in
practices, such sustainable supply chain
as reducing management. Journal of
carbon Operations Management, 29(6),
emissions and 549-564
optimizing
energy use,
affect overall
supply chain
performance.
It concludes
that
sustainable
logistics can
improve cost
efficiency and
customer
satisfaction
while
reducing
environmental
impact
4. Ahi, P., & 2013 This paper Ahi, P., & Searcy, C. (2013).
Searcy, investigates A comparative literature
how analysis of definitions for
organizations green and sustainable
in various supply chain
sectors management. Journal of
manage and Cleaner Production, 52, 308-319
reduce the
carbon
footprint of
their supply
chain
activities. The
 authors
suggest using
green supply
chain
management
strategies like
eco-design
and energy-
efficient
transportation

5. Zhu, Q., & 2013 This study Zhu, Q., & Geng, Y. (2013).
Geng, Y identifies the Drivers and Barriers of
key drivers Green Supply Chain
(e.g., regulatory Management: A
pressures, Review. Journal of Cleaner
customer Production, 40, 14-22
demand) and
barriers (e.g.,
high
implementation
costs, lack of
awareness) for
adopting green
supply chain
practices. It
concludes that
better
communication
and
collaboration
between
stakeholders is
essential for
overcoming
these barriers
6. Lee, S. Y., & 2014 The research Lee, S. Y., & Kim, H. M.
Kim, H. M explores the (2014). The role of green
impact of green supply chain
supply chain management in
management enhancing environmental
(GSCM) and financial
practices on performance. Journal of
both Business Ethics, 121(3), 433-
environmental 447
and financial
performance. It
suggests that
effective GSCM
practices lead
to improved
environmental
outcomes and
financial
performance,
particularly in
industries with
high resource
consumption.
7. McKinnon, 2013 This paper McKinnon, A., & Ge, Y.
A., & Ge, Y presents an (2013). Green logistics: A
overview of survey of research trends
green logistics and
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including Journal of Physical Distribution &
trends, Logistics Management, 43(8),
challenges, 705-728
and
technological
advancements.
It highlights
the
importance of
adopting
energy-
efficient
transportation,
packaging, and
waste
reduction
practices.
8. Vachon, S., & 2008 The authors Vachon, S., & Klassen, R.
Klassen, R. D investigate D. (2008). Environmental
how firms' management and
environmental manufacturing
sustainability performance: The role of
initiatives collaboration in the
affect their supply chain. International
supply chain Journal of Production Economics,
relationships 111(2), 122-136
and
performance.
They find that
supplier
collaboration
and long-term
environmental
goals are key
to achieving
sustainability.
9. Walker, H., & 2012 The research Walker, H., & Jones, N.
Jones, N discusses how (2012). Sustainable supply
integrating chain management: A
green supply practical guide to
chain corporate
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into corporate Cleaner Production, 24, 106-11
strategies can
enhance brand
reputation,
regulatory
compliance,
and
operational
efficiency. The
study
identifies key
best practices
 for aligning
sustainability
with business
objectives

10. Simpson, D. 2011 This paper Simpson, D. F., & Power, D. J.

F., & Power, assesses the (2011). Green supply chain
D. J. effects of management and its impact
green supply on environmental and
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operational 49(8), 2295-2312.
and
environmental
performance.
Findings
suggest that
companies
with mature
GSCM
practices
experience
better
environmental
outcomes and
operational
efficiency.
11. Martínez- 2014 This study Martínez-Jurado, P. J., &
Jurado, P. J., explores how Moyano-Fuentes, J. (2014).
& Moyano- green supply Green supply chain
Fuentes, J. chain management practices and
management organizational
(GSCM) performance. International
practices, such Journal of Operations & Production
as waste Management, 34(5), 613-636.
minimization,
energy
conservation,
and eco-
friendly
product
design, impact
organizational
performance.
The research
concludes that
firms
implementing
these
practices can
see improved
competitive
advantage,
operational
performance,
and
environmental
sustainability.
12. Zhang, M., & 2016 The study Zhang, M., & Chen, R.
Chen, R. examines the (2016). Green supply chain
relationship management and
between green environmental
supply chain performance: Evidence
management from China. Resources,
(GSCM) Conservation and Recycling, 109,
practices and 29-38.
environmental
performance in
Chinese
manufacturing
firms. It finds a
significant
positive
relationship
between GSCM
practices like
green logistics,
eco-friendly
packaging, and
energy-saving
initiatives, and
environmental
performance.
13. Pereira, R., & 2015 This research Pereira, R., & Rodrigues, A.
Rodrigues, A. focuses on (2015). Impact of Green
how green Logistics on Supply Chain
logistics Efficiency. International Journal
practices, such of Logistics Management, 26(3),
as eco- 582-601.
efficient
transportation
and route
optimization,
influence
supply chain
efficiency. The
study suggests
that green
logistics can
significantly
reduce costs
and
environmental
impact
without
sacrificing
performance.
14. Lai, K. H., & 2011 The study Lai, K. H., & Cheng, T. C. E.
Cheng, T. C. E examines the (2011). The role of green
role of green logistics in sustainable
logistics in the development. International
broader Journal of Production Economics,
context of 131(2), 184-192.
sustainable
development.
It discusses
how green
logistics
practices such
as energy-
efficient
transportation,
packaging, and
reverse
logistics
contribute to
achieving
sustainability
goals in
logistics and
supply chains.
15. Seuring, S., & 2008 The paper Seuring, S., & Muller, M.
Muller, M. investigates the (2008). From a literature
barriers to review to a conceptual
adopting green framework for sustainable
supply chain supply chain
management management. Journal of
(GSCM) Cleaner Production, 16(15),
practices. It 1699-1710.
identifies
organizational
inertia, lack of
top
management
commitment,
and the cost of
implementation
as key barriers
to GSCM
adoption.
16. Nguyen, T. T., 2020 The study Nguyen, T. T., & Nguyen, T. L.
& Nguyen, T. evaluates the (2020). Green supply chain
L. relationship management practices and
between environmental
green supply performance: Evidence
chain from the manufacturing
practices and sector in
environmental Vietnam. Sustainability, 12(1),
performance 124-138.
in Vietnam's
manufacturing
sector. It
concludes that
adopting
green supply
chain
practices,
including
sustainable
sourcing and
eco-efficient
logistics,
enhances
environmental
performance
and
compliance
with
regulations.
17. Li, L., & 2017 This research Li, L., & Zhang, Z. (2017).
Zhang, Z. analyzes the The influence of green
impact of supply chain management
green supply on corporate sustainability
chain performance. Journal of Cleaner
management Production, 141, 1267-1277.
(GSCM) on
corporate
sustainability
performance,
finding that
GSCM
practices,
particularly
eco-design
and green
procurement,
lead to
improved
sustainability
performance
in the long
term.
18. Kannan, D., & 2016 This paper Kannan, D., & Tan, K. C.
Tan, K. C investigates the (2016). Green supply
adoption of chain management in
green supply emerging economies: A
chain focus on India. International
management in Journal of Supply Chain
India. It Management, 5(3), 49-58
identifies key
factors
influencing
GSCM adoption,
including
governmental
incentives,
industry-
specific needs,
and consumer
pressure. The
study concludes
that GSCM
practices in
India improve
both
environmental
sustainability
and business
competitiveness
19. McKinnon, A. 2013 The study McKinnon, A. C., & Ballou,
C., & Ballou, explores how R. H. (2013). Green
R. H. logistics logistics and
companies in environmental
the UK sustainability: A case study
implement in the UK. International Journal
green logistics of Physical Distribution & Logistics
practices such Management, 43(6), 453-475.
as emissions
reduction,
 energy-efficient
warehousing,
and green
vehicle fleets.
The findings
indicate that
such practices
lead to
substantial cost
savings and
environmental
benefits.

20. Govindan, K., 2017 This paper Govindan, K., &

& Soleimani, discusses the Soleimani, H. (2017).
H linkages Green supply chain and
between green reverse logistics:
supply chains Linkages, implications,
and reverse and future
logistics. It research. Resources,
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role of reverse 122, 12-25.
logistics in
reducing waste
and enhancing
sustainability.
The authors
argue for the
integration of
reverse
logistics into
green supply
chain
strategies for
more
comprehensive
sustainability.
21. Zhang, Q., & 2017 This study Zhang, Q., & Yang, J. (2017).
Yang, J. examines the Green supply chain
relationship practices and firm
between green performance in the context
supply chain of supply chain
practices, such integration. International
as sustainable Journal of Production Economics,
sourcing, green 183, 199-210
logistics, and
supply chain
integration, and
their impact on
firm
performance.
The research
finds that
integrated
green practices
across the
supply chain
lead to
improved
operational
performance
and
environmental
sustainability.
22. Kumar, S., & 2016 . This research Kumar, S., & Rahman, Z.
Rahman, Z. explores the (2016). The role of
role of environmental
environmental collaboration in green
collaboration supply chain
between management. Journal of
supply chain Cleaner Production, 112, 1860-
partners in 1871.
adopting
green
practices. It
finds that
stronger
collaboration,
including
information
sharing and
joint decision-
making, leads
to more
successful
green supply
chain practices
and better
 environmental
outcomes.

23. Chien, M. H., 2016 The study Chien, M. H., & Shih, L. H.
& Shih, L. H. investigates (2016). The impact of
the impact of green supply chain
green supply management on
chain environmental and
practices on economic performance: A
both study of Indian
environmental manufacturing
and economic firms. Environmental Science
performance and Pollution Research, 23(5),
in Indian 4375-4385
manufacturing
firms. The
results
indicate that
green logistics
practices, such
as energy-
efficient
transportation
and eco-
 friendly
packaging,
contribute to
both
improved
environmental
and financial
performance.

24. Ahi, P., & 2015 This Ahi, P., & Searcy, C. (2015).
Searcy, C. systematic Green logistics and supply
review focuses chain integration: A
on the role of systematic
green logistics review. International Journal of
in supply chain Physical Distribution & Logistics
integration. It Management, 45(3), 244-267.
identifies key
practices like
eco-friendly
transportation,
packaging, and
waste
management
as integral
parts of
 integrated
green supply
chains that
contribute to
sustainability
goals.

25. Lacy, P., & 2012 The paper Lacy, P., & Close, L. (2012).
Close, L investigates how Green supply chain
automotive management: Practices,
companies policies, and performance
implement in the automotive
green supply industry. International Journal
chain practices of Production Research, 50(2),
and their impact 456-468.
on sustainability
and
competitiveness.
It concludes that
green
procurement,
recycling, and
reverse logistics
lead to
significant
reductions in
waste and
improved
 operational
performance.

26. Salazar, A. B., 2017 This study Salazar, A. B., & Lopez, M.
& Lopez, M. explores the (2017). The role of green
relationship supply chain management
between green in enhancing corporate
supply chain social responsibility
management (CSR). Sustainability, 9(10),
(GSCM) and 1682-1699
corporate social
responsibility
(CSR). It finds
that
implementing
GSCM practices,
like reducing
carbon
footprints and
waste,
 significantly
enhances CSR
activities and a
company's
reputation.

27. . Zhu, Q., & 2013 This study Zhu, Q., & Geng, Y. (2013).
Geng, Y investigates The influence of green
how green supply chain practices on
supply chain firm competitiveness:
practices Evidence from Chinese
impact the firms. International Journal of
competitiveness Production Economics, 146(2),
of firms in 650-658
China. The
authors find
that
environmental
initiatives such
as cleaner
production and
waste reduction
enhance both
firm
competitiveness
and
environmental
performance
28. Nielsen, J. Ø., 2015 This research Nielsen, J. Ø., & Madsen, L.
& Madsen, L. explores green R. (2015). Green logistics
R logistics practices in the retail
practices sector: Drivers, barriers,
within the and future
retail sector, challenges. International Journal
identifying key of Retail & Distribution
drivers (e.g., Management, 43(6), 506-523.
consumer
demand,
government
policies) and
barriers (e.g.,
cost, lack of
infrastructure)
to adoption.
The study also
highlights
future
challenges and
trends, such as
the integration
of digital
technologies
for better
tracking and
energy-
efficient
logistics.
29. Carter, C. R., 2008 This study Carter, C. R., & Rogers, D. S.
& Rogers, D. compares (2008). A comparative
S green supply analysis of green supply
chain chain practices in
management developed and developing
(GSCM) countries. International Journal
practices in of Operations & Production
developed and Management, 28(8), 1187-
developing 1212.
countries. It
highlights the
different
challenges
faced by firms
in these
regions, such
as the cost of
technology in
developing
countries and
regulatory
pressure in
developed
countries.
30. Sarki, M., & 2019 This study Sarki, M., & Matin, M. I.
Matin, M. I. focuses on the (2019). Green supply chain
food industry management in the food
and explores industry: Drivers and
the drivers barriers. Resources,
and barriers Conservation and Recycling, 149,
to adopting 278-287.
green supply
chain
management.
Key drivers
include
regulatory
pressures and
consumer
demand for
eco-friendly
products,
while barriers
include the
high cost of
implementing
green
practices and
lack of
supplier
readiness.