Examination of environmentally friendly "green" logistics behavior of managers in the pharmaceutical sector using the Theory of Planned Behavior

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Arslan M., Sar S.

RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY, vol.14, pp.1007-1014, 2018 (SSCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.12.002
  • Journal Name: RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1007-1014
  • Keywords: Factor analysis, Green logistics, Pharmaceutical sector, Structural equation model, Theory of Planned Behavior, STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL, SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICES, PERFORMANCE
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Logistics activities play a prominent role in enabling manufacturers, distribution channels, and pharmacies to work in harmony. Nowadays these activities have become increasingly striking in the pharmaceutical industry and seen as a development area for this sector. Additionally, green practices are beginning to be more attracting particularly in decreasing costs and increasing image of pharmaceutical companies.