Title: Role of agility, adaptability and alignment on green supply chain management practices: a case of aviation industry of Pakistan

Authors: Sonia Nazeer; Hassan Mujtaba Nawaz Saleem

Addresses: Department of Management Sciences, Institute of Business, Management and Administrative Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan ' Department of Management Sciences, Institute of Business, Management and Administrative Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Abstract: The urgency for sustainable practices is highly important for the aviation industry as it is one of the most environmentally damaging sectors and contributing almost 4% into the global greenhouse gas emissions. The present study examines that how Triple-A (agility, adaptability and alignment) influences GSCM practices in Pakistan's aviation industry. A sample of 163 participants was drawn from various division of the aviation sector and data is analysed using SmartPls. The results showed a significant relationships between agility; adaptability; alignment; and GSCM practices. Notably, adaptability surfaces as a major driver underlining the importance of flexibility in adopting eco-friendly methods. The theoretical implications of this study are that it will enhance our knowledge on different dimensions related to GSCM while practical implications includes that it provides the basis for managers and policy makers to take the strategic decisions.

Keywords: aviation management; air transport management; air logistics; triple-A capability; green supply chain management; GSCM practices; Pakistan.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSA.2024.140656

International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 2024 Vol.10 No.3, pp.234 - 252

Received: 12 Jan 2024
Accepted: 31 May 2024
Published online: 29 Aug 2024 *

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