Green service production in healthcare and role of value chain flexibility

Pradeep Kumar

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2020, vol. 69, issue 8, 1721-1742

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to understand the specific role of value chain flexibility (VCF) in the strategies of green service production (GSP) in healthcare. The study explores the key dimensions of VCF and their linkages with the current GSP strategies in healthcare firms. Design/methodology/approach - The study uses an exploratory case study with three representative national-level healthcare firms in India. A multiple case study methodology was utilized to explore the relationships between GSP and VCF. Findings - The findings of the study suggest that several strategies for GSP require the support of multiple dimensions of VCF. More importantly, the role of each dimension of VCF depends upon the innovativeness of green service design, green procurement and green service practices. Research limitations/implications - The study was conducted in the emerging healthcare market of India. Thus, the generalizability of the framework needs to be tested in another context. The study reports the employee's perception, and the patients’ (customers) views were not included. Originality/value - The study is a first step to understand the theoretical perspectives of the relationships between GSP and VCF by exploring the underlying concepts. Furthermore, the study explicates the dynamics of their interplay in a systematic way and contributes to a framework of GSP and VCF in the healthcare context.

Keywords: Green service production; Value chain flexibility; Healthcare; Case study; Sustainability; Emerging market (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-12-2019-0602

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