Abstract
The primary objective of this study is to examine the link between sustainable supply chain management, reverse logistics, and supply chain visibility in the electronics industry in Gauteng Province. Using a quantitative research approach, structured questionnaires was used to gather data from managers and owners of various electronic companies in the Gauteng Province. The findings showed a positive and significant relationship between reverse logistics and sustainable supply chain management. Likewise, the outcomes demonstrated a positive linear association between supply chain visibility and reverse logistics. It is envisaged that this study is valuable to organisations that work in the electronics sector in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The information on supply chain visibility, sustainable supply chain management, and reverse logistics provided by the results is helpful. Furthermore, this study adds fresh knowledge to the body of literature by offering significant data that can improve the performance of electronic organisations. Achieving good environmental performance in sustainable supply chain management is crucial; thus, the study offers several pointers that organisations planning to undertake sustainable development might use. The study also showed that reverse logistics generates higher revenue and provides a long-term competitive advantage. Lastly, it discovered that companies that embrace visibility in their sustainable supply chain reduce the risks associated with waste and environmental impact while also restoring the system’s social, ethical, and performance aspects.
Presenters
Johan Van Der WesthuizenAssociate Professor, Logistics & SCM, Vaal University of Technology, Gauteng, South Africa
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KEYWORDS
SUSTAINABILITY CULTURE, SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY, REVERSE LOGISTICS, TOP MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
