Integrating waste management into sustainable supply chain performance: A resource-based and Islamic ethical perspective in Malaysia’s printing industry

Abstract

This paper proposes a conceptual integration of the Resource-Based View (RBV), Waste Management Theory (WMT), and Islamic ethical principles in examining the Sustainable Supply Chain Performance (SSCP) of Malaysia's printing industry. Given the sector's substantial contribution to paper-based waste, sustainability in this domain has become critical. While prior literature has emphasized tangible and intangible resources in achieving SSCP, this paper introduces the Islamic worldview—including concepts such as amanah (trust), khalifah (stewardship), and maslahah (public interest)—as a complementary framework. Through a comprehensive review of academic and policy literature, we propose an enhanced conceptual model that aligns environmental, operational, and ethical imperatives. The proposed framework aims to support the development of Islamic-inspired sustainable strategies in waste management and resource utilization.