Sustainable orientation and purchasing: what about a remanufactured component?
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
ISSN: 1741-0401
Article publication date: 26 November 2021
Issue publication date: 17 May 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to investigate how the sustainable orientation (SO) of companies and the strategic importance of components strategic importance may affect the decision to purchase remanufactured items.
Design/methodology/approach
This study employed a 2 × 2 full-factorial (combining between and within-subjects), scenario-based, role-playing experiment. Subjects in the study were US managers familiar with purchasing/supply chain topics. The hypotheses were tested using linear regression models.
Findings
The findings suggest that before becoming aware of any social benefits, a company's SO directly affects purchasing decisions, especially when the component is strategic. Perceptional aspects also play a significant role.
Research limitations/implications
This study may help managers develop strategies for adopting the use of remanufactured components. New studies can benefit from the findings by focusing on how awareness of social benefits may increase the likelihood of using remanufactured components.
Originality/value
The findings suggest that before becoming aware of any social benefits, a company's SO directly affects purchasing decisions, especially when the component is strategic. Perceptional aspects also play a significant role.
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank the CNPq for the financial support [Grant number: 103334/2019-0] and also FVG/EAESP and UFPel for their support.
Citation
Tondolo, V.A.G., Paiva, E.L., Tondolo, R.d.R.P. and Santos, J.B. (2023), "Sustainable orientation and purchasing: what about a remanufactured component?", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 72 No. 5, pp. 1266-1285. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-06-2021-0323
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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