Author(s): Ihuoma Deborah Okwara, Baldwin. C Asiegbu, Gregory Chimere Enyinna, Amade Benedict, Uche Moneke, Ibeawuchi. I Echeme, Kelechi Enyinna Ugwu, Precious Nkechi Obieche, Nnenna Mercy Nwoko, Oluchi Ebere Chukwu, Osita Leslie Ibe, Osita Vlintine Okara, Tochukwu Rufus Okwara, Patricia Onyinyechi Onyechere
Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) is essential for manufacturing project-based firms seeking to incorporate sustainability principles into their supply chain practices. This study focuses on modeling the critical success factors (CSFs) for SSCM for project-based manufacturing firms in Southeast Nigeria. This study identified twenty-eight (28) CSFs pertinent to SSCM. This was achieved through an exhaustive literature review and consultation with experts. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was employed to analyze the connections between the identified factors and assess the overall adequacy of the CSF of SSCM. This study offers valuable insights into the relationships and pathways by which different factors affect the performance of SSCM in project-based manufacturing firms. The study's findings enhance the theoretical understanding of SSCM in project-based manufacturing firms. Additionally, they offer practical insights for managers and policymakers to improve sustainability practices throughout the supply chain. The proposed model functions as a valuable instrument for evaluating and enhancing sustainability performance, stimulating innovation, and generating shared value in manufacturing project firms. The proposed model aims to enable project-based manufacturing firms to effectively evaluate, strategize, and execute sustainable supply chain practices, thereby improving their long-term environmental performance, social responsibility, and economic sustainability