The impact of TQM and green innovation on corporate sustainability: the mediating role of green supply chain management

Abstract

Purpose

This empirical study aims to investigate the direct and indirect effects among total quality management (TQM), green innovation (GI), corporate sustainability (CS) and green supply chain management (GSCM).

Design/methodology/approach

The authors collected data from 120 respondents in the French manufacturing industry using survey questionnaires. The authors used the partial least squares structural equation path modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the hypotheses of the study.

Findings

Results indicate that TQM and GI influences CS, TQM and GI influences GSCM and GSCM influences CS. Furthermore, results show that GSCM mediates the influence of TQM and GI on CS.

Research limitations/implications

This study helps managers in achieving their sustainability goals. The findings may help managers and practitioners to understand how TQM and GI influences GSCMP and CS, as well as assist manufacturers in identifying practices that need improvement.

Originality/value

This study offers additional value and shows the importance of TQM, GI and GSCM practices on corporate sustainability and the key role played by GSCMP to ensure CS.

Citation

Makhlouf, H., Chatti, N. and Lakhal, L. (2023), "The impact of TQM and green innovation on corporate sustainability: the mediating role of green supply chain management", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 40 No. 10, pp. 2592-2611. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-10-2022-0291