Developing a Sustainable Procurement Performance Index based on ISO 20400 Standard: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

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Faculty of Sciences and Technique, Hassan First University of Settat

Abstract

Objective: The environmental and social concerns have increased the interest toward sustainable practices. Within this context, organizations aim to make responsible purchasing decisions for a sustainable procurement (SP). However, there is a pressuring need for a measurement index that testify the efficiency of the adopted strategies. To fill this gap, this paper aims to develop an assessment tool of the sustainable procurement performance (SPP) based on the ISO 20400 standard seven main subjects.
Methods: Structural equation modeling (SEM) is employed to characterize the different causal relationships among the sustainable procurement’s components. The SEM resolution is performed by the partial least squares (PLS) approach.
Results: The proposed model measures the effectiveness of the procurement process. It stresses the role of stockholder’s engagement and commitment in ensuring the adoption of sustainable practices.
Conclusion: This study provides valuables insights for managers and scholars in term of assessing practices sustainability and contributing to the theoretical discourse. Future research may validate the proposed index in various industries.

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