Abstract
The current paper is one of the pioneering studies to specifically analyze the role of both inbound and outbound sustainable supply chain practices (SSCP) of servitized SMEs in a relatively high-risk emerging economy context of Pakistan. Building on Porter's Value Chain Model, this study analyzes the influence of sustainable servitization on multiple performance indicators (including environmental, economic, social, and operational) of servitized SMEs. We further investigate the role of eco-innovation as a mediator. The study employs a time-lagged research design, based on primary data collected from 280 managers of servitized SMEs. We found that sustainable practices positively impact servitized SMEs’ performance, except for sustainable procurement's influence on operational performance. Finally, eco-innovation was found to partially mediate the analyzed inter-relationships.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 102831 |
| Journal | Technovation |
| Volume | 127 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 The Authors
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Keywords
- Eco-innovation
- Emerging economy
- Performance
- Sustainable packaging and distribution (SP&D)
- Sustainable procurement (SP)
- and servitized SMEs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- Management of Technology and Innovation
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