Table 3

Definitions and operationalisation of variables

Dependent variable: Firm’s financial sustainability: Measured in terms of profit (PRFT) level earned by SMEs
Independent variables: Sustainable supply chain management practices (SSCMPs)
x1Sustainable environment management practices (1 = streamlined, 0 = otherwise)
x2Supplier relationship management (1 = enhanced SRM, 0 = otherwise)
x3Customer relationship management (1 = enhanced CRM, 0 = No)
x4Social SCMPs (1 = embraces social SCMPs, 0 = otherwise)
x5Lean SCMPs (1 = embrace lean SCM, 0 = otherwise)

Source(s): Author’s compilation (2023)

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