Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Organizational Competitiveness of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya

Abstract

The competitiveness of commercial state corporations has been declining for the period between 2018 and 2022. Green supply0chain0management0practices plays a crucial role in improving the competitiveness of firms, including commercial state corporations, in terms of profitability, market share, and innovation. However, despite the use of green0supply0chain0management practices, the average competitiveness of organizations in commercial state corporations remained low. The objectives of this study were to establish the extent of green0supply0chain management practices adopted by commercial State Corporations in Kenya and to determine the effect of green0supply0chain0management0practices on the organization of commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The study adopted a0descriptive0research0design. The target population was all the 33 commercial0state0corporations0in0Kenya. A census approach was used; hence, it involved the entire target population of heads of supply chain departments in 33 Kenyan commercial and manufacturing state corporations. Primary data was collected by use of structured questionnaires. The study used descriptive statistics to achieve the first objective, including mean, standard deviation, and percentages. To achieve the second objective, the study used descriptive0and0inferential0statistics. The descriptive statistics involved standard deviation, mean, and percentages, while inferential statistics included Pearson correlation analysis. The study found that green purchasing, sustainable supplier selection, reverse logistics, and eco-design had been adopted in commercial state corporations in Kenya to a great extent. Other GSCM practices include green product design, packaging, transportation, and supplier collaboration. The study found that green purchasing positively and significantly affects the organizational competitiveness of commercial State Corporations in Kenya. In addition, green distribution completely and significantly affected the corporate competitiveness of commercial State Corporations in Kenya. Further, the study0found0that0eco-design found it had a positive and significant effect on the organizational competitiveness of commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The study further established that reverse logistics has0a0positive0and0significant0effect on the corporate competitiveness of commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The study recommends that commercial State Corporations formalize and integrate sustainable procurement policies that align with green purchasing requirements. This includes actively seeking suppliers committed to environmentally friendly practices. In addition, the management of commercial state corporations should ensure the continued adoption of green distribution initiatives, emphasizing the development of innovative and environmentally friendly distribution methods. They should also emphasize integrating green distribution processes to enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and overall market positioning.