Importance and Challenges of Green Supply Chain Management in Healthcare



Abstract Views
1767

Downloads
1005

Citations

Share

##plugins.themes.bootstrap3.article.sidebar##

Submitted Feb 18, 2020
Published Mar 11, 2020
10.24018/ejbmr.2020.5.2.249

Abstract viewed = 1767 times

Table of Contents

##plugins.themes.bootstrap3.article.main##

This research is related to the importance of the Green Supply Chain Management within in Healthcare sector. Further, the challenges related to it are also discussed. Green building operations are necessary not only for the population but for the environment as well. Awareness related to it is increasing especially in the area of the supply chain management areas. Efficient Supply chain management is necessary within the healthcare sector. Social & economic benefits are generated through green supply chain management. Supply chain management plays a significant role in waste management. Communication & government challenges are considered to be some of the challenges of the Green Supply Chain Management within in Healthcare sector.

Keywords: Information Technology; Green Supply Chain Management; Healthcare Management

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

  1. Ahi, P. and Searcy, C., “A comparative literature analysis of definitions for green and sustainable supply chain management” Journal of cleaner production, 52, pp.329-341, year 2013.
     Google Scholar
  2. Chang, H.C., Wang, M.C., Liao, H.C. and Wang, Y.H., “The Application of GSCM in Eliminating Healthcare Waste: Hospital EDC as an Example” International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(21), p.4087, year 2019.
     Google Scholar
  3. De Vries, J. and Huijsman, R., “Supply chain management in health services: an overview” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 16(3), pp.159-165., year 2011.
     Google Scholar
  4. Diabat, A. and Govindan, K., “An analysis of the drivers affecting the implementation of green supply chain management” Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), pp.659-667, year 2011.
     Google Scholar
  5. Fahimnia, B., Sarkis, J. and Davarzani, H., “Green supply chain management: A review and bibliometric analysis” International Journal of Production Economics, 162, pp.101-114, year 2015.
     Google Scholar
  6. Green Jr, K.W., Zelbst, P.J., Meacham, J. and Bhadauria, V.S., “Green supply chain management practices: impact on performance” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(3), pp.290-305, year 2012.
     Google Scholar
  7. Jacobs, F.R., Chase, R.B. and Lummus, R.R., “Operations and supply chain management” (Vol. 567). New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin, year 2011.
     Google Scholar
  8. Lee, S.M., Lee, D. and Schniederjans, M.J., “Supply chain innovation and organizational performance in the healthcare industry” International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 31(11), pp.1193-1214, year 2011.
     Google Scholar
  9. Lin, R.J., “Using fuzzy DEMATEL to evaluate the green supply chain management practices” Journal of Cleaner Production, 40, pp.32-39, year 2013.
     Google Scholar
  10. Muduli, K. and Barve, A., “Barriers to green practices in health care waste sector: an indian perspective” International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 3(4), p.393, year 2012.
     Google Scholar
  11. Muduli, K. and Barve, A., “Sustainable development practices in mining sector: a GSCM approach” International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 12(3), pp.222-243, year 2013.
     Google Scholar
  12. Sarkis, J., “A boundaries and flows perspective of green supply chain management” Supply chain management: an international journal, 17(2), pp.202-216, year 2012.
     Google Scholar
  13. Sarkis, J., Zhu, Q. and Lai, K.H., “An organizational theoretic review of green supply chain management literature” International Journal of Production Economics, 130(1), pp.1-15, year 2011.
     Google Scholar