The importance of performance measurement and management in sustainable supply chain governance among SMEs

IF 7.1 2区管理学 Q1 MANAGEMENT International Journal of Operations & Production Management Pub Date : 2024-08-05 DOI:10.1108/ijopm-06-2023-0492

Minna Saunila, Juhani Ukko, Aki Jääskeläinen

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Abstract

Purpose

This study presents evidence of the role of performance measurement and management (PMM) in sustainable supply chain governance. This study tests a model hypothesizing whether it is the PMM itself or the mediating effect of supply chain governance that is essential for both business and sustainability performance.

Design/methodology/approach

This study builds on a survey of 274 SMEs in Finland.

Findings

The findings indicate that PMM does not directly contribute to SMEs’ business or sustainability performance. Supply chain governance mediates the relationship between PMM and business performance. Business performance also enhances sustainability.

Practical implications

These findings can guide managers in managing company relationships with customers and suppliers. The mediating role of supply chain governance highlights the potential of PMM to enhance performance. Without supply chain governance, the PMM, while efficient in traditional business practices, may lose its effectiveness because of the pressure to advance sustainability values within firm operations.

Originality/value

The role of PMM in enhancing supply chain sustainability is frequently overlooked in the existing research, necessitating an empirical evaluation of PMM’s impact on supply chain sustainability. This study addresses this gap by focusing on the SME context, where the pressure to adopt sustainable practices is increasing, yet SMEs employ PMM less frequently than larger firms.

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绩效衡量和管理在中小企业可持续供应链治理中的重要性

目的本研究提供了绩效衡量与管理（PMM）在可持续供应链治理中作用的证据。本研究测试了一个模型，该模型假设是绩效衡量与管理本身还是供应链治理的中介效应对业务绩效和可持续发展绩效都至关重要。供应链治理是 PMM 与业务绩效之间关系的中介。这些发现可以指导管理者管理公司与客户和供应商的关系。供应链治理的中介作用凸显了 PMM 提高绩效的潜力。如果没有供应链治理，虽然项目管理在传统商业实践中是有效的，但由于在公司运营中推进可持续发展价值观的压力，可能会失去其有效性。原创性/价值在现有研究中，项目管理在提高供应链可持续发展方面的作用经常被忽视，因此有必要对项目管理对供应链可持续发展的影响进行实证评估。中小企业采用可持续实践的压力与日俱增，但与大型企业相比，中小企业采用项目管理的频率较低。

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International Journal of Operations & Production Management MANAGEMENT-

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期刊介绍： The mission of the International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM) is to publish cutting-edge, innovative research with the potential to significantly advance the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management, both in theory and practice. Drawing on experiences from manufacturing and service sectors, in both private and public contexts, the journal has earned widespread respect in this complex and increasingly vital area of business management. Methodologically, IJOPM encompasses a broad spectrum of empirically-based inquiry using suitable research frameworks, as long as they offer generic insights of substantial value to operations and supply chain management. While the journal does not categorically exclude specific empirical methodologies, it does not accept purely mathematical modeling pieces. Regardless of the chosen mode of inquiry or methods employed, the key criteria are appropriateness of methodology, clarity in the study's execution, and rigor in the application of methods. It's important to note that any contribution should explicitly contribute to theory. The journal actively encourages the use of mixed methods where appropriate and valuable for generating research insights.