Abstract
This study's prime objective is to explore the nexus among social sustainable performance, socially sustainable supply chain practices, and operational performance. Additionally, the study has also examined the moderating role of long-term orientation between social sustainability performance and socially sustainable supply chain practices. The results of the study are different from the previous researches in different ways. Operational performance cannot be improved through the implementation of basic social sustainable supply chain practices. Innovation can be suppressed by basic practices in this way. The operational outcomes can improve through the use of advanced social sustainable supply chain practices. Moreover, it influences the operational performance positively. The results are consistent with the previous research, which supports that change in product design and the process can result in improved learning for the organization. In this research, the specific practices and their influence created on the operational performance have been defined, which makes it different from the previous researches. The use of advanced SSSC practices needs coordination and improved strategic planning in the supply chain. The operational outcomes of the firm can improve as well. The study has contributed to long term orientation and social sustainable performance theory regarding the second research question. The use of advanced practices enables the positive influence of sustainability orientation on the firm's operational performance. It has been found that the use of advanced practices results in operational benefits but there is a need for further analysis from the aspect of basic practices. It is important to invest in advanced practices that may require more resources but result in improved operational performance.
Disciplinary: Management Sciences (Sustainable Management). (C) 2020 INT TRANS J ENG MANAG SCI TECH.