Assessing the adoption of sustainable procurement in manufacturing firms in Ghana, a case of wilmar Africa limited
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2023
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The study examines the adoption of sustainable procurement practices in manufacturing firms in ghana, a case of wilmar africa limited. It specifically explored sustainable procurement practices, the impact on sustainable procurement practices on the performance, and the drivers for implementation of successful procurement practices. The descriptive research was considered suitable for the study. The quantitative approach is also considered for the study. The population of the study entails employees in manufacturing firms in ghana. However, employees in wilmar africa limited were the target population. This population was considered due to easy access of data. The convenience sampling techniques was utilized to select ninety-one (91) respondents for the study. The data was personally solicited data from respondents, utilizing a structured questionnaire. Data was coded into statistical package for social science, and analyzed. The descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (regression) were utilized to analyze data. The study pointed out that the studied organization has adopted some sustainable procurement practices. These practices include; green purchasing, ethical sourcing, and supplier involvement. Further, sustainable procurement practices were found to exert positive impact on organizational performance. Several drivers were highlighted by the study to influence the successful implementation of sustainable procurement practices. Some of these drivers include; adequate fund, less cost of implementing sustainable practices in purchasing process, availability of sustainable suppliers, proper environmental regulation, and strong relationship between suppliers. The study suggested organization should perceive sustainable procurement as strategic in value. The need for constant and regular workshops to improve the knowledge based and capacity of staff was also suggested. It was recommended management should proactively sensitize the general employees on befits of sustainable practices and specifically in regard to procurement function in order to create green culture with consequential performance benefits.