Green Supply Chain Management and Performance of Dairy Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

Purpose: Green procurement practices have attracted the growing interest of professional circles and academician due to its positive impact on brand reputation, competitive advantage and performance of the organisation. Milk needs a unique treatment due to perishability and since it is a consumable product it must be handled with care to ensure health products. The study was guided by the following specific objectives, namely: to establish the effect of green procurement, green manufacturing, and green distribution on the performance of dairy industry in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design, the population of the study constitute 34 dairy manufacturing firms in Kenya and Purposive and census sampling technique was used. Semi-structured, self- administered questionnaires were used to collect data. Data was analysed by use of both descriptive and inferential statistics and processed by SPSS version 28 and presented using tables. Findings: The findings revealed that green procurement practices had a positive and significant influence on performance of dairy manufacturing firms in Kenya. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Future research in the manufacturing sector can be grounded in theoretical frameworks. The study advises that managers in the dairy manufacturing industry should establish procedures and policies that enhance their understanding of customer needs to fulfill expectations while promoting sustainability, despite the validation of existing theories. Additionally, it is recommended that regulatory bodies in the dairy sector formulate policies that facilitate collaboration among manufacturers and all stakeholders, which would help reduce potential losses impacting both productivity and sustainability, ultimately benefiting the broader economy. The report also emphasizes the necessity for the government to promote the systematic growth and development of green procurement practices within Kenyan dairy manufacturing firms to enhance overall performance. Moreover, empirical research is essential to assess the impact of green procurement on the productivity of other manufacturing sectors within the economy.