Ecological Economics and Green Logistics: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Southeast Asian Automotive Sector
Rahman Md Mustafizur
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China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.
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Abstract
This study develops and validates an ecological economics framework integrating green logistics practices to enhance supply chain resilience in Southeast Asia's automotive sector. Using mixed-methods analysis of 272 firms across Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, structural equation modelling confirms three hypotheses: green logistics adoption significantly predicts resilience (β=0.38, p<0.001); ecological economics tools (full-cost accounting, ecosystem service valuation) double these gains through heightened environmental cost awareness; and the hybrid framework yields superior economic returns compared to standalone practices. Thailand leads (SCR=65.3) due to BCG policies, while Indonesia lags (ROI=9.1%) amid nickel dependency. Simulations project +34% resilience under carbon pricing scenarios. Qualitative interviews reveal disaster-driven adoption and SME capex barriers, with ECA>4.0 thresholds flipping green logistics from cost to profit centre. Findings advance dynamic capabilities theory with biophysical limits, resolve triple bottom line tensions, and deliver managerial roadmaps (rail pilots→FCA training→blockchain Scope 3) plus ASEAN policy blueprints (CBAM harmonisation, $500M capacity fund). The framework positions the ASEAN automotive sector for regenerative leadership, converting natural capital from externality to competitive asset amid global decarbonisation pressures. These findings offer actionable insights for managers, investors, and policymakers seeking to align profitability with ecological resilience in emerging economies.
Keywords: Ecological economics, green logistics, supply chain resilience, ASEAN automotive, full-cost accounting