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Benchmarking Green Logistics Performance With A Composite Index

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Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the development and use of a green logistics performance
index (GLPI) for easy comparison of performance among industries and countries. It uses the survey
data collected from the home electronic appliance industry in China and Japan as an example to
demonstrate the index development process and compare the performance of green logistics (GL)
practices between the two countries using the proposed index.
Design/methodology/approach – Two-sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA)
were used to analyse the data collected from a questionnaire survey. Principal component analysis
(PCA) was employed to derive the weights from the survey data for the GLPI.
Findings – The findings reveal that the GLPI derived using PCA is robust and gives similar results
as obtained through two-sample t-test and ANOVA of the dataset in the comparison of performance
among firms and between countries in the study.
Research limitations/implications – This study lends insight into the use of an objectively
derived composite index to measure and compare GL performance. To serve mainly as a proof of
concept and to enhance response rate in the questionnaire survey, the scope of the study is limited to
three major logistics functions in an industry in two countries.
Practical implications – Managers can use the GLPI to benchmark their performance in the
respective logistics areas and revise their supply chain strategy accordingly. The proposed index may
also assist governments in formulating policies on promoting their GL implementation.
Social implications – A comprehensive composite index to benchmark GL performance can
facilitate and encourage industries to invest in GL. This will help reduce negative impacts of logistics
activities on the environment.

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Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

Benchmarking: An International Journal

No. Panggil

ATC LO LAU b

Penerbit

United Kingdom : Emerald Insight., 2011

Deskripsi Fisik

26 p

Bahasa

Indonesia

ISBN/ISSN

1463-5771

Klasifikasi

LO

Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

online resource

Edisi

Vol. 18 Iss 6 pp

Subjek

Distribution Management
Green logistics

Info Detail Spesifik

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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Lau, Kwok Hung

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