THE IMPACT OF GREEN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRY 4.0 ON SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE

Abstract

In today's digitalization context, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, environmental factors are increasingly prioritized by businesses. The government is also promoting digital transformation and encouraging the adoption of green logistics in supply chains. However, research on this topic in Vietnam remains limited, mainly focusing on green supply chain management practices and sustainable performance, with few studies targeting specific entities such as technological sources and green logistics privilegde. This study aims to identify and measure the impact of green logistics management and Industry 4.0 technology on the sustainable performance of logistics enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City, while also evaluating the influence of each factor. The study is based on data from over 170 official responses and analyzed using SmartPLS. The results show that green logistics management and industry 4.0 technology have a positive impact on sustainable performance, with the circular economy and green supply chain management also acting as an intermediary. The authors suggest that small and medium-sized enterprises should invest in green logistics management and circular economy practices to improve their sustainable performance. Integrating digital technologies can also support green supply chain management and enhance businesses' environmental, social, and economic efficiency, support green supply chain management and enhance the environmental, social, and economic efficiency of businesses