Sehrish Huma, Waqar Ahmed and Sohaib Uz Zaman
The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of supply chain quality integration (SCQI) and green supply chain practices and their impact on the Triple bottom line…
Abstract
Purpose
The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of supply chain quality integration (SCQI) and green supply chain practices and their impact on the Triple bottom line (TBL) in driving sustainability performance.
Design/methodology/approach
Structural equation modeling of partial least squares was used to study the relationships between SCQI and green supply chain practices (GSCPs) in driving sustainable performance and is empirically tested using data from 167 manufacturing firms.
Findings
This study reveals that supply chain quality integration (SCQI) enhances the green purchasing activity as well as the implementation of internal environmental management (IEM) of the firm. However, IEM is a crucial factor that contributes to sustainability performance.
Originality/value
This study is one of the few relevant researches that would benefit manufacturing organizations to further improve their triple bottom line by integrating supply chain quality with green practices.
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Samuel Ikechukwu Egwunatum, Anthony Chukwunedum Anumudu, Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze and Imoleayo Abraham Awodele
Lack of strict compliance to the principles of total quality management (TQM) by construction organizations has brought about poor quality of the finished building projects. This…
Abstract
Purpose
Lack of strict compliance to the principles of total quality management (TQM) by construction organizations has brought about poor quality of the finished building projects. This has been blamed for the incessant structural failure reported in Nigeria. This study appraised TQM implementation in the Nigerian construction industry, with a view to mitigating structural failure rate of construction projects. To achieve this aim, the study aims to assess the practice level of TQM and the factors hindering TQM implementation on construction projects.
Design/methodology/approach
The study utilized a well-structured questionnaire and convenient sampling method in the gathering and sampling of data among construction professionals in Imo state, Nigeria. Data analyses were done using, frequency, percentage, mean analytics and Pareto analysis.
Findings
The study revealed that major practice of TQM principles with respect to structural failure rate are purchasing: ensuring the procurement of materials of the specified quality standard, ensuring the use of a quality improvement construction process of the organization, site management responsibility: this entails ensuring quality supervision by the project management leadership and monitoring and control of quality during the construction to guarantee firm observance quality standards. Also, the major factors hindering TQM implementation on construction projects are: inadequacy of the necessary machineries, equipment, tools and facilities for the effective execution of work on construction site; breakdown in communication and information exchange between the management and supervisory teams on site; poor attitudes and strategies toward maintenance of equipment, tools and machines; and absence of prompt salary and incentive payment. It was recommended that construction firms must require the suppliers of construction materials to strictly comply with quality specification evidence in quality certification of delivered materials to mitigate structural failure.
Research limitations/implications
This study appraised TQM implementation in the construction industry of Nigeria, with emphasis on Imo state. The study underscores the practice level of TQM and the key factors hindering TQM implementation on construction projects. Following the localized geographical limitation of the study area, a similar research in other part/states of Nigeria or even in other developing countries of African is necessary.
Practical implications
The practices level of TQM and the factors hindering TQM implementation were identified. This will be useful in guiding construction firms, other industry's key stakeholders and regulatory agencies in bringing about a sustainable quality management system for improve profit and value maximization and avoiding incessant structural failure.
Originality/value
This is one of the few studies that have assessed the practice level of TQM and the factors hindering TQM implementation on construction projects in Nigeria. This study took place in Imo state with records of periodic structural failure and building collapse.