This study sets out to empirically test the research framework and identify the relationship between green supply chain management (GSCM) practices and technological innovation (TI) in manufacturing firms. It is one of the first studies that experimentally validate the relationship between GSCM practices and TI from the perspective of a developing nation. In this study, 133 usable sets of data were collected from manufacturing firms in Malaysia. Results obtained from the partial least square-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach supported the significant positive relationship between three GSCM practices (i.e. internal environmental management, eco-design and investment recovery) and TI, but the study found that green purchasing and cooperation with customers do not have a significant positive correlation with TI. The importance of GSCM practices has been proven to enhance firms’ TI, in addition to improving the environment, bringing about a positive impact on the manufacturing establishment. Therefore, this study has relevance to all manufactures seeking to enhance their TI through the effective use of GSCM practices.

Decision SciencesVolume 45, Issue 4 p. 571-576 Article “Responsible Purchasing and Supply Practices”—Editorial Christopher Seow, Christopher Seow [email protected] Chester Business School, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, United KingdomSearch for more papers by this authorJoseph Sarkis, Joseph Sarkis [email protected] School of Business, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MASearch for more papers by this authorMartin Lockström, Martin Lockström [email protected] Nordic International Management Institute (NIMI), 8 Yunxing Road, Banzhuyuan, 610500 Xindu District, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Callarman, Thomas Callarman [email protected] Economics and Decision Sciences Department, China Europe International Business School, 699 Hongfeng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201206 ChinaSearch for more papers by this author Christopher Seow, Christopher Seow [email protected] Chester Business School, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, United KingdomSearch for more papers by this authorJoseph Sarkis, Joseph Sarkis [email protected] School of Business, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MASearch for more papers by this authorMartin Lockström, Martin Lockström [email protected] Nordic International Management Institute (NIMI), 8 Yunxing Road, Banzhuyuan, 610500 Xindu District, ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Callarman, Thomas Callarman [email protected] Economics and Decision Sciences Department, China Europe International Business School, 699 Hongfeng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201206 ChinaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 25 August 2014 https://doi.org/10.1111/deci.12089Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Citing Literature Volume45, Issue4August 2014Pages 571-576 RelatedInformation

Today, the food sector is one of the sectors most vulnerable to intentional contamination by debilitating agents [1]. Some cases of contaminated food have indicated that product quality risk is one of the vulnerabilities in the global supply chain. A series of company scandals, affecting reputation and causing the recall of products and increasing costs have hit the food industry. The obvious problem is that even a minor incident in one part of the chain can have disastrous effects on other parts of the supply chain. Thus, risks are transmitted through the chain. Even though the dangers from members in the supply chain are small, the cumulative effect becomes significant. The aim of this study is to propose an integrated supply chain risk management framework for practitioners that can provide directions for how to evaluate food quality risk in the global supply chain. For validating the proposed model in-depth, a case study is conducted on a food SME distributor in Central America. The case study investigates how product quality risks are handled according to the proposed framework.

This paper analyses the relation between a buying company and its vendors from the traditional approach of Purchasing Management (PM) to the strategic perspective of Suppliers Relationship Management (SRM). For this purpose, the research includes a literature review on the development of purchasing activities, criteria to generate a supplier's portfolio and the key dimensions of behavioural and attitudinal dimensions of relationship management. Correspondingly, the empirical approach is settled on the Procurement Department of a Mobile Telecommunications Company in Ecuador-South America (MTC); where the problem statement and research questions assess the approach of the company towards the management of its buyer-vendors relation and evaluate its alignment with the perception of the MTC's suppliers' portfolio.