EFFECT OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (GSCMPs) ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

The manufacturing sector plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and development, with its contributions exerting a profound impact on the overall economic trajectory of nations. Green Supply Chain Management Practices is necessary for the manufacturing companies to achieve sustainable growth and development. This empirical study examines the effects of green supply chain management practices on the operational performance of firms in Northern Nigeria, who are members of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN). Applying cluster random sampling, 196 (82%) responding firms were deemed valid for analysis, using SMART-PLS 4. The statistical results reveal that eco-design with (β=0.358, t=3.484, p