| Title |
Factors Influencing The Application Of Green Logistics: Findings From The Lithuanian Logistics Center |
| ID_Doc |
64543 |
| Authors |
Jefimovaite, L; Vienazindiene, M |
| Title |
Factors Influencing The Application Of Green Logistics: Findings From The Lithuanian Logistics Center |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
Polish Journal Of Management Studies, 25, 1 |
| DOI |
10.17512/pjms.2022.25.1.12 |
| Abstract |
The transition to green logistics (GL) and application of the GL practices, besides other solutions, are aimed at abatement of the negative environmental effects and compliance with the European Green Deal objectives. Nonetheless, the GL practices are not usually manifested in the companies' activities. The aim of this article is to identify the drivers and barriers of application of the GL and verify their manifestation by using the case of a logistics centre in Lithuania. For this purpose, the methods of systematic scientific analysis of literature and qualitative research were employed. Based on the scientific literature analysis, the internal and external factors influencing the application of GL were identified. They included the costs, efficiency, image, clients, competitors, and regulation compliance. The majority of the factors may act as drivers or barriers of application of the GL in corporate practices. The manifestation of the drivers and barriers was empirically verified and the GL practices implemented were identified by the qualitative study. The form of a semi-structured interview was used for the qualitative study by using the case of a logistics centre in Lithuania. According to the findings of the empirical study, positive image, reduction of financial costs, and regulation compliance were the drivers of application of the GL practices. Meanwhile, the need for substantial initial investments, lack of technical expertise, challenges related to employee engagement, and lack of interest of the long-term partners were considered as the barriers. |
| Author Keywords |
green logistics; driving factors; green logistics practices; barriers; logistics center |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000834816300011 |
| WoS Category |
Management |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.17512/pjms.2022.25.1.12
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