Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Operational Performance: The Roles of Lean Management and Supply Chain Agility in Pakistan's Textile Industry

The purpose of this study is to explore the connection between Supply Chain Agility, Lean Management, Sustainable Supply Chain, and Operational Performance. Operational Performance in Pakistan is vital for protecting the environment and reducing pollution from heavy industries. In this study, primary data sources and quantitative research were used as well. The research design of this study is correlational to evaluate the relationship between variables. This study selected a population that included top management, middle management, and textile mills in Punjab, Pakistan. Data was collected through a questionnaire that consisted of a five-point Likert scale. We distributed data to 400 employees of textile mills through Google Forms and physically, but we received only 350 accurate questionnaires. For data analysis, we used SPSS v26 and Smart PLS 3.3.7. The results of this study revealed the significant positive impact of SSCM on OP, a partially significant impact of LM on OP, and an insignificant impact of SCA on OP. The future recommendation of this study is to conduct further investigation on OP with other factors or variables, and researchers can conduct future studies in another region.