Table 2

The relationship between green logistics practices and firm performance

StudyObjectiveData collection methodFindings
Yu et al. (2021) Explored the impact of green supply chain management on financial performanceSurvey of 308 Chinese manufacturing firmsFound that supplier green management, internal green management, and customer green management positively affect financial performance
Pan et al. (2020) Explored the effect of GSCM practices on manufacturing enterprise performanceSurvey of 162 Chinese manufacturing firmsFound that internal environmental management, environmental cooperation and customer collaboration positively affect environmental and economic performance
Agyabeng-Mensah et al. (2020) Explored the impact of GSCM practices on firm performanceA survey of 140 manufacturing firms in GhanaGSCM practices positively affect firm performance
Mani et al. (2020) Investigated the relationship between social supply chain sustainability practices and firm performanceSurvey of Indian manufacturing firmsFound that social sustainability practices positively affect supply chain performance, supplier performance and operational performance
Abbas and Hussien (2021) Investigated the effect of GSCM practices on firm performanceSurvey of international quick-service restaurantsFound that green food dimension negatively affects operational performance
Laari et al. (2018) Investigated the relationship between GSCM practices and firm performanceUsing data of 266 Finish logistics service providersGSCM practices positively affect environmental performance, however, insignificantly affect financial performance
Esfahbodi et al. (2016) Investigated the effect of GSCM practices, sustainability procurement, sustainable distribution, sustainable design, and investment recovery on cost performanceSurvey of 128 manufacturing firms in China and IranFound an adverse effect of sustainability design on cost performance
Kim and Rhee (2012) Explored the relationship between green SCS and financial performanceSurvey of Korean manufacturing firmsFound the negative effect of green SCS on financial performance
Green et al. (2012) Investigated the effect of GSCM practices; environmental management, green information systems, green purchasing, eco-design, and cooperation with customers on firm performanceSurvey of US manufacturing firmsFound a negative influence of eco-design on economic performance
Almajali (2021) Explored the effect of green supply chain practices on firm performanceA survey of 120 Jordanian firmsFound that green supply chain practices do not affect firm performance
Sahoo and Vijayvargy (2020) Investigated the relationship between GSCM practices and organisational performanceA survey of 160 Indian manufacturing firmsInvestment recovery does not affect operational and economic performance
Pinto (2020) Explored the relationship between green supply chain practices and firm performanceSemi-structured interviewsFound insignificant relationship between green supply chain practices and firm performance

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