The Impact of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices in the Sustainable Performance of the Organization by Mediating Role of Supplier Relationship Management: A Survey Study at the Iraqi General Company for Cement Industry

Abstract

This research aims to examine the effect of sustainable supply chain management practices on the sustainable performance of an organization, mediated by supplier relationship management. The researcher adopted an exploratory study method, relying on a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The sample consisted of 134 individuals, including department heads, division heads, engineers, and technicians who interact with suppliers at the Iraqi General Company for Cement Industry. Several research hypotheses were formulated and tested using descriptive and analytical statistical methods, employing the SPSS version 23 and AMOS version 23 statistical software. One of the key findings is that adopting a supplier relationship management approach effectively strengthens the relationship between sustainable supply chain management practices and the company’s sustainable performance. A major recommendation of the research is the necessity of utilizing the mediating role of supplier relationship management to enhance the positive impact of sustainable supply chain management practices on improving sustainable organizational performance in the industrial sector.