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Evaluating Sustainable Practices and Supply Chain Management Effectiveness in African Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Evaluating Sustainable Practices and Supply Chain Management Effectiveness in African Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

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DOI	10.20900/jsr.20240033
刊名	Journal of Sustainability Research JSR
年，卷(期)	2024, 6(2)
作者	Augustine Okeke*,
作者单位	Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership, University of Cumbria, Lancaster LA1 3JD, UK
Abstract	Objective: This study seeks to analyse the viability and competitiveness of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by exploring the potential of sustainable practices and supply chain management (SCM) strategies. It focuses on the important need to quantitatively evaluate the effects of sustainability on the operational and strategic outcomes of African SMEs in various economic contexts.Approach: This study utilises a rigorous quantitative analysis and a crosssectional survey design togather data from SMEs in fourteen African countries. An analysis using structural equation modelling (SEM) was conducted to examine the relationship between sustainable practices, supply chain management (SCM) strategies, stakeholder support, and the competitiveness of SMEs. Findings: The study’s results suggest that implementing sustainable practices can greatly improve the competitiveness of small and mediumsized enterprises and the effectiveness of SCM. Incorporating sustainability into SCM strategies enhances operational efficiencies and contributes to resilience and strategic market positioning. Stakeholder support is crucial in ensuring the successful adoption of sustainability practices. Furthermore, the research illustrates that internal capabilities and strategic alignment withsustainability are key factors in determining long-term viability and gaining a competitive edge.Originality/Contribution: This research adds to the existing body of knowledge by presenting empirical evidence on the strategic advantages of sustainability in resource-constrained settings, such as African SMEs. It goes beyond the traditional focus on cost savings and operational efficiencies. This research builds upon established theories like the Resource-Based View and Stakeholder Theory but applies them specifically to African SMEs. Doing so provides a deeper understanding of how sustainability can be used as a competitive advantage in emerging markets. The study’s thorough analysis across various African regions offers various viewpoints, strengthening the findings’ relevance and usefulness for other developing economies.
KeyWord	small and medium enterprises; sustainability practices; supply chain; Africa; resource-based view; stakeholder theory; economic growth; stakeholder support; competitiveness
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Augustine Okeke*. Evaluating Sustainable Practices and Supply Chain Management Effectiveness in African Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Journal of Sustainability Research. 2024; 6; (2). https://doi.org/10.20900/jsr.20240033.

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