“Waste management” sustainability in supply chain performance of a printing industry in Malaysia: a conceptual paper

This paper explores the theoretical review of sustainability in supply chain management of the printing industry in relation to the area of waste management. The overview of the study is in the printing industry in Malaysia. Printing industry is one of the major industries that contribute to aggregate paper-waste in Malaysia. Waste management is a major concern and is the environmental element in sustainable supply chain performance’s dimension. The research analyses various factors that influence waste management issues and their impact on sustainable supply chain performance. Key factors identified include cooperation among supply chain partners, integration and alignment, bilateral communication and information sharing, collective flexibility and adaptability, combined agility, and joint learning and knowledge creation. By integrating concepts from the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Waste Management theories, the findings highlight the importance of managing both tangible and intangible resources for printing companies seeking a competitive advantage in sustainability of Supply Chain Performance (SSCP). This study emphasizes the need for strategic waste management practices aligned with sustainability goals to enhance overall supply chain effectiveness.