Green supply chain management practices and operational performance of commercial banks in KIisumu

Abstract

The study sought to establish the role of green supply chain management practices on operational performance among commercial banks in Kisumu. Towards the achievement of the objectives, the study adopted a descriptive research design which involved distribution of questionnaires to the banks. It was suitable to examine and describe the GSCM practices and their effect on operational performance. Since the population was relatively small a census study was the most appropriate for this research where all the commercial banks in Kisumu were studied. Data was collected using questionnaires through the drop and pick later method. The findings were presented on tables. A good response rate of 86.2% was realized. The study also established a regression and correlation analysis between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The findings of the study were that different banks adopt different green supply chain practices depending on the activities that they are engaged in. The GSCM practices studied were; green purchasing, eco-design, reverse logistics and legislations and regulations. It also established that most of the banks‟ green supply chain practices involved green purchasing, eco design, and reverse logistics. The study concluded that incorporation of green practices in the operations of organizations should form part of long term strategy of the organizations to gain a competitive advantage. It has therefore been recommended that organizations should consider adopting green supply chain fully as the potential benefits to be realized are enormous compared to the initial and operational cost of implementing the practice