Analyzing the Impact of Factors Affecting Sustainable Supply Chain Management on The Organizational Performance in the UAE: Mediating Role of Government Regulations
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Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Organizational Performance, Government Regulations.Abstract
Sustainability has become a key factor for many businesses to compete. Business sustainability encompasses environmental, social, and economic factors, combined into a triple bottom line (TBL) approach (Dzikriansyah et al., 2023). Well-organized supply chain (SC) activities boost efficacy, ensuring economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The main objectives of the current study are to assess the impact of sustainable procurement, sustainable design, sustainable distribution, and investment recovery on sustainable supply chain management in organizations in the UAE and to assess the relation between sustainable supply chain management and organizational performance (environmental performance, cost performance, and non-financial performance) in organizations in the UAE. The current study also examines whether government regulations mediate the relationship between sustainable supply chain management and organizational performance in the UAE. The study highlights that adopting sustainable supply chain practices can simultaneously improve environmental and cost performance, offering firms a competitive advantage while supporting social responsibility. Managers can leverage supplier collaboration, green procurement, and eco-design strategies to reduce waste, energy use, and operational costs. Policymakers can enhance the adoption of sustainability by providing clear guidelines, incentives, and awareness programs that align organizational practices with national sustainability agendas. The research also reinforces the relevance of the Triple Bottom Line framework, showing that ecological, economic, and social performance are interlinked and mutually reinforcing.
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