Green Innovation, Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Supply Chain Learning: Evidence from Manufacturing Firms in China

As a combination of both concepts of innovation and environmental development, green innovation is of great significance to the sustainable development of the country and industry. Previous literatures have found the separate roles of green entrepreneurial orientation and inter-organizational learning in understanding green innovation issues. However, few studies have done a comprehensive analysis of integrating three streams of research: green entrepreneurial orientation, green innovation and supply chain learning capability. Based on the resource-based view and dynamic capability theory, we examine the direct of green entrepreneurial orientation on green innovation as well as indirect effect through the mediation of supply chain learning capability. Meanwhile, an empirical data set of 228 manufacturing companies in China (Shaanxi, Guangdong, Hebei, Jiangsu, and Shandong) was used to test our hypotheses. Findings from our empirical study suggest that supply chain learning capability partially mediates the positive relationships between green entrepreneurial orientation and its two consequences—green incremental innovation and green radical innovation. In addition, this research implies that when enterprise has a strong green entrepreneurial orientation, the enterprise should make an effort to enhance the level of supply chain learning capability so as to fully develop their green innovation.

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Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Green Innovation: The Mediating Effect of Supply Chain Learning

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244019898798 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 215824401989879 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ying Guo ◽

LiFang Wang ◽

Yanyu Chen

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Radical Innovation ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Incremental Innovation ◽

Green Innovation ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship ◽

Positive Effect

As a combination of innovation and environmental development concepts, green innovation is of great significance to sustainable development. This article takes supply chain learning as an intermediary to examine the direct and indirect effects of green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) on green innovation. This study builds a theoretical model among GEO, green incremental innovation, and green radical innovation, and uses empirical data from 416 enterprises in China for testing. The results show that corporate GEO has a positive impact on green incremental innovation and radical innovation. Supply chain learning has a significant positive effect on green incremental and radical innovation. In addition, corporate supply chain learning plays a mediating role in the relationship between GEO and green radical innovation, as well as plays a mediating role in the relationship between GEO and green incremental innovation. This study has an important contribution to enrich the theory of entrepreneurial orientation, green innovation, and supply chain learning, and is of great significance for managers to understand how to use GEO in the process of green innovation development.

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Market responsiveness: antecedents and the moderating role of external supply chain integration

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing ◽

10.1108/jbim-07-2015-0133 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 30-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Tuan Luu

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Integration ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Data Set ◽

Content Type ◽

Business Context ◽

Market Responsiveness ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Ambidextrous Leadership

Purpose The interaction between opening and closing behaviors of ambidextrous leadership produces “change” force throughout the organization in proactive response to market forces. This research aims to assess the role of ambidextrous leadership in fostering entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and market responsiveness. The research also seeks an insight into how external supply chain integration moderates the positive effect of EO on market responsiveness. Design/methodology/approach Research data were collected from 327 meso-level managers and 517 subordinates from chemical manufacturing companies in the Vietnam business context. Findings Research findings shed light on the positive effect of ambidextrous leadership on EO, which in turn contributes to market responsiveness. The moderation role that external supply chain integration plays on the EO–market responsiveness linkage was also grounded on the data set. Originality/value Through the identification of the predictive roles of ambidextrous leadership and EO for market responsiveness, the current research indicates the convergence between leadership, EO and market responsiveness research streams.

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Influence of Supply Chain Collaborative Innovation on Sustainable Development of Supply Chain: A Study on Chinese Enterprises

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12072978 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 2978

Author(s):

Hongmei Shan ◽

Ying Li ◽

Jing Shi

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chains ◽

Dynamic Capability ◽

Supply Chain Performance ◽

Sustainable Supply Chain ◽

Chinese Enterprises ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Collaborative Innovation ◽

Chain Dynamic

The recent trade friction between the two largest economies, US and China, is having a profound impact on the sustainable development of supply chains at a global scale. Supply chain collaborative innovation has not only become the main means for enterprises in various countries to cope with imponderable changes, but also been the driver of increasing supply chain dynamic capability and of achieving sustainable development of supply chains. Based on the survey data of 510 Chinese enterprises, this paper adopts the hierarchical regression analysis and a structural equation model to study the impact of supply chain collaborative innovation on the sustainable development of supply chains. The results show that: (1) Three modes of supply chain collaborative innovation (namely, technology collaborative innovation, management collaborative innovation, and market collaborative innovation) have different effects on supply chain dynamic capability and sustainable supply chain performance. (2) Supply chain dynamic capability plays a significant intermediary role between supply chain collaborative innovation and sustainable supply chain performance. (3) Supply chain technology collaborative innovation has the greatest direct impact on sustainable supply chain performance, followed by supply chain management collaborative innovation. However, the direct effect of supply chain market collaborative innovation on sustainable supply chain performance is not significant; under the intermediary role of dynamic capability, supply chain market collaborative innovation has a significant indirect effect on sustainable supply chain performance.

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Supplier Selection for the Adoption of Green Innovation in Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices: A Case of the Chinese Textile Manufacturing Industry

Processes ◽

10.3390/pr8060717 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 717

Author(s):

Yun Yang ◽

Ying Wang

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Supply Chains ◽

Management Practices ◽

Sustainable Supply Chain ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Green Innovation ◽

Chain Management ◽

Sustainable Supply Chain Management ◽

Textile Manufacturing

Globally, increasing environmental issues are gaining attention to facilitate the adoption of green innovation for sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). Sustainable environmental practices have been well-considered in the literature; however, no study has focused on adopting green innovation practices for sustainable development. Thus, environmental management authorities are putting pressure on industries to implement green innovation criteria for SSCM operations. Moreover, it is important to select traditional suppliers to transform its practices to that of sustainable supply chains in order to achieve the industry’s sustainable supply chain goals. In response, this research identified and analyzed the green innovation criteria for SSCM and then selected a supplier that could implement green aspects in the SSCM. This study developed an integrated multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) model using the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) and the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (FTOPSIS). The objective of this study was to analyze suppliers to implement green innovation criteria for SSCM practices in the textile manufacturing companies of China. This study reviewed and identified three green innovation criteria and seventeen sub-criteria. Then, the FAHP technique was employed to analyze and rank green innovation criteria and sub-criteria. Finally, the FTOPSIS method was used to investigate and rank eight suppliers. The findings of the FAHP indicated that economic (EC) criteria were the most vital green innovation criteria in the SSCM. Furthermore, the FTOPSIS results revealed that supplier 5 was the most suitable supplier for implementing green innovation criteria in the SSCM. These findings will help managers, practitioners, and policymakers implement green innovation criteria in sustainable manufacturing supply chains.

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Green Innovation Strategy and Ambidextrous Green Innovation: The Mediating Effects of Green Supply Chain Integration

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13094876 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 4876

Author(s):

Yongbo Sun ◽

Hui Sun

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Resource Dependence ◽

Resource Dependence Theory ◽

Supply Chain Integration ◽

Innovation Strategy ◽

Green Supply Chain ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Green Innovation ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Although the importance of green innovation strategy has been recognized, in the existing literature the relationship between green innovation strategy and corporate competitive advantage, as well as the relationship between green innovation strategy and green innovation are still unclear. Based on the resource dependence theory, this paper proposes a mediation model to promote ambidextrous green innovation. The relationship between green innovation strategy and ambidextrous green innovation is discussed, and the mediating role of green supply chain integration is investigated. Based on the questionnaire data from manufacturing companies in three developed economic zones in China, a structural equation model is established to verify our hypotheses. The empirical results show that the green innovation strategy has a positive impact on both exploitative and exploratory green innovation, and the impact on exploratory green innovation is greater than that on exploitative green innovation. Green supply chain integration plays a partial intermediating role in green innovation strategy and ambidextrous green innovation. The implementation of green innovation requires not only internal cross-department integration, but also integration with external supply chain partners such as suppliers and customers. By emphasizing the importance of green innovation strategy in the context of sustainable development, this research helps provide effective strategic directions and required capacity structures for companies to successfully implement green innovation practices, and reduces the uncertainty of green innovation. This study expands previous studies and enriches existing green innovation research.

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Adoption of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) In Indonesian Manufacturing Companies

GATR Journal of Business and Economics Review ◽

10.35609/jber.2020.5.3(2) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 86-93

Author(s):

Yandra Rahadian Perdana

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Enterprise Resource Planning ◽

Resource Planning ◽

Jel Classification ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Resource Based View ◽

Adoption Rate ◽

Enterprise Resources Planning ◽

Resources Planning ◽

Technology Type

Objective – Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a technology that supports the management of supply chain activities. ERP consists of modules that have various operational and strategic functions. The more modules that are used, the higher the adoption rate is. This study aims to examine the adoption rate based on the modules used. Methodology/Technique – Manufacturing companies in Indonesia were selected as samples to answer the objective of this research and 155 respondents were obtained. The response from each respondent was categorised into two levels of adoption. The companies that adopted 1 to 4 modules were categorised as partial adopters, while companies that adopted five modules were considered to be full adopters. Findings & Novelty – This research found that 39 (25%) companies had fully adopted the ERP modules, 24 companies (15%) had adopted four modules, 29 companies (19%) adopted three modules, and 26 companies (17%) used two modules. Lastly, 37 companies (24%) used one module. Accordingly, the dominant choice is to partially adopt the technology. Type of Paper: Empirical. JEL Classification: O14, 032, O33. Keywords: Technology; Supply Chain; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Adoption; Manufacturing Companies; Resource-Based View (RBV). Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Perdana, Y.R. 2020. Adoption of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) In Indonesian Manufacturing Companies, J. Bus. Econ. Review, 5(3) 86–93 https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2020.5.3(2)

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Developing Integrated Green Supply Chain Drivers and Barriers Framework for Green Supply Chain Adoption, MENA Region

10.24264/icams-2020.iv.9 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hany Hanna ◽

Paul Xirouchakis ◽

Athanasios Rentizelas

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Middle East ◽

Management Practice ◽

Industrial Sector ◽

Green Supply Chain ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Green Innovation ◽

Mena Region ◽

Environmental Practice ◽

Innovation Practices

Recently, corporate environmental practice such as Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and green innovation appears as a novel organized environmental practice for manufacturing companies to handle the increasing environmental issues. The aim of this paper is to assess the level of adoption of GSCM and green practices through proposing framework. A total of 123 responses from industrial sector of the Middle East companies were collected from mail questionnaire. The results showed industrial sector of the Middle East manufacturing companies are in trial adoption stage for both GSCM practices. Internal environmental management practice of GSCM practices are relatively high adopted in industrial sector. Meanwhile, most of all green innovation practices are heavily implemented in MENA region companies. This paper empirically attempts to provide understanding and new insights for sustainability management area where GSCM and green innovation practices are important to improve organizational environmental performance, which can directly offer great benefits for both researchers and practitioners.

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Corporate social responsibility, green innovation and competitiveness – causality in manufacturing

Competitiveness Review An International Business Journal incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness ◽

10.1108/cr-12-2020-0160 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Carmen Paola Padilla-Lozano ◽

Pablo Collazzo

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Emerging Market ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Green Innovation ◽

Firm Level ◽

Content Type ◽

Corporate Social ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the interplay of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and green innovation in boosting competitiveness in manufacturing in an emerging market context. This study adds green innovation as mediator in the relationship between CSR and competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach A model with three second-order constructs is developed and tested, in a sample of 325 managers from manufacturing companies in Ecuador, using quantitative and cross-section methods. Findings After obtaining adjusted and validated measurement models, a structural equation model was conducted, where the main hypotheses were confirmed, providing empirical evidence that CSR and green innovation significantly influence manufacturing competitiveness in a developing economy. Research limitations/implications This study considers only manufacturing companies in Ecuador, focusing on CSR practices in a single territorial case study. It arguably contributes to reinforce the business case for CSR, with new evidence on the causal relationships between CSR, green innovation and competitiveness, in the context of emerging market manufacturing industries. Although the literature often points at a positive relationship between CSR and firm-level competitiveness, supporting empirical evidence remains scarce. This model, introducing green innovation as mediator in the relationship between CSR and competitiveness in developing markets, accounts for a novel theoretical approach. Practical implications The findings are consistent with previous research, reporting the positive influence of CSR activities on organizational competitiveness, reducing risks and cost structures, as well as improving the relationship with employees, enhancing talent attraction, retention and productivity. Incorporating formal CSR tools to the model allowed us to highlight the relevance of ‘green’ certifications as a means to provide a competitive edge, along with increased bargaining power in the supply chain, resulting in competitiveness gains. The findings on the role of green innovation suggest a transition from cost-savings to a more strategic leverage on responsible innovation as a source of competitive advantage. Social implications Additionally, this research contributes to shed light on the impact of green processes and product innovations on social and environmental performance, providing evidence of a more efficient use of energy and natural resources, increasing productivity and by extension, profitability. CSR shapes an innovation culture that, through the use of social, environmental and sustainability controllers, can create new business models, products, services or processes that boost both firm-level and supply chain productivity, benefits that eventually spill over to the host community. Originality/value This study aims at bridging the research gap on the interplay of CSR, green innovation and competitiveness in manufacturing in an emerging market context.

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The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Entrepreneurial Orientation via the Mediating Role of Organizational Learning Capability

Journal of Business & Management (COES&RJ-JBM) ◽

10.25255/2306.8043.2020.8.2.65.111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Razan Nofal ◽

Mais Jaradat

Keyword(s):

Transformational Leadership ◽

Organizational Learning ◽

Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽

Commercial Banks ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Intellectual Stimulation ◽

Design Data ◽

Learning Capability ◽

Idealized Influence ◽

The Impact

The current research aims to investigate the effect of transformational leadership on entrepreneurial orientation in Jordanian commercial banks, and whether organizational learning capability mediates the effect of transformational leadership on entrepreneurial orientation. Adopting a quantitative research design, data were collected by means of a questionnaire-based survey of employees in Jordanian commercial banks. Based on 330 usable responses, the results revealed the significant effect of transformational leadership and two of its dimensions (inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation) on entrepreneurial orientation. Two other dimensions (idealized influence and individualized consideration) did not contribute to entrepreneurial orientation. Additionally, the results showed that transformational leadership has a significant effect on organizational learning capability, and that organizational learning capability in turn affects entrepreneurial orientation. The findings confirm that organizational learning capability fully mediates the effect of transformational leadership on entrepreneurial orientation. A number of recommendations are advanced, the most important of which is that banks should improve and develop managers’ transformational attributes by training them on how to deal with employees in order to increase their entrepreneurial orientation. Banks should also consider improving their learning capability, as this plays a significant role in enhancing and supporting the effect of transformational leadership attributes on entrepreneurial orientation.

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Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Green Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Social Sciences ◽

10.3390/socsci10040136 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 136

Author(s):

Chaiyawit Muangmee ◽

Zdzisława Dacko-Pikiewicz ◽

Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn ◽

Nuttapon Kassakorn ◽

Bilal Khalid

Keyword(s):

Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽

Business Performance ◽

Least Square Method ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Green Innovation ◽

Sustainable Business ◽

Sustainable Performance ◽

Medium Enterprise ◽

Automotive Parts

Since environmental issues are becoming an integral part of business performances, policymakers and managers have started recognizing the importance of green innovation towards sustainable business performances. The role of the automotive parts industry is crucial in minimizing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable development. Yet few studies have focused on the connection between green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation that may affect small and medium enterprise (SME) business performance. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the influence of green entrepreneurial orientation on green innovations, and its effects on sustainable business performances in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The sample consists of 226 SMEs in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The partial least square method (PLS-SEM) has been used for the analysis of data. The results of the study show that green innovations have the strongest influence on economic and environmental performances. This study contributes to resource-based view theory by incorporating green innovation as a strategic competency of SMEs’ performance. Further, green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation can assist SME managers in understanding the factors leading to sustainable performance of businesses.

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