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This study attempts to contribute to the growing research on green supply chain management (GSCM) strategies by relying on Potter’s theory of competitive advantage theory. Specifically, it investigates the relationship among GSCM practices, competitive advantages, and firm performance, using multiple linear regression analysis to analyze data from a survey of Chinese manufacturers. The results show that GSCM practices are positively correlated to competitive advantages and non-finance performance, and competitive advantage is positively related to firm performance.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 7177418).
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Jia, X., Wang, M. (2019). The Impact of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantages and Firm Performance. In: Liu, X. (eds) Environmental Sustainability in Asian Logistics and Supply Chains. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0451-4_7
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