Abstract:
This study was carried out to find out the effect of green supply chain management practices
on the organizational performance of Habesha Breweries S.C Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. The
study has four specific objectives; to analyze the effect of eco-design practice on
organizational performance by Habesha Breweries S.C, to evaluate the effect of green
procurement on organizational performance by Habesha Breweries S.C, to find out the effect
of green manufacturing on organizational performance by Habesha Breweries S.C, to
determine the effect of operations and reverse logistics on organizational performance by
Habesha Breweries S. co. Descriptive and explanatory (Cause and effect) study design was
used for analysis. For this particular study quantitative study technique was used. Both
primary and secondary data were used to answer the research questions. Primary data was
collected through structured questionnaire from selected employees of Habesha breweries s.c.
And it was measured by five-point likert scale. The target population of this research is the
employees of Habesha breweries s.c. who are working on the main factory located at Debre
Berhan, Ethiopia. Non-probability sampling technique purposive sampling and census was
used. Data analysis was performed by descriptive and inferential statistical analysis through
SPSS version 24. Descriptive statistical analysis was produced through central tendency
measurements (mean, median & mode) and standard deviation. In inferential statistical
analysis, pearson correlation and multiple linear regression tools was utilized. The findings
indicated that all independent variables; eco-design, green procumbent, green manufacturing
and operations and reverse logistics have positively affected the organizational performance
of Habesha Breweries S.C, at P<0.01. The study concludes that the organizational
performance of Habesha Breweries is affected by green supply chain management. Based on
the findings the following recommendations were forwarded; green supply chain management
must be binding on all members and staffs of the company as this will encourage uniformity
among members of the organization and thus enhance the organizational performance and
group efficiency. The company should also establish a unit so as to review and convey
experiences and techniques as a culture installed on the way forward