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What is Supply Chain Sustainability

Chapter 20
Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities
A growing business issue affecting an organization’s supply chain network in terms of ethical, economic, environmental and social concerns.
Published in Chapter:
Adoption of Supply Chain Sustainability in Developing Countries: An Empirical Investigation
Mohamed Gamal Aboelmaged (Ain Shams University, Egypt & AGU University, UAE) and Ibrahim El Siddig Ahmed (AGU University, UAE)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7476-9.ch020
Abstract
Sustainability and social responsibility incorporate specific and measurable practices across the supply chain. However, little effort has been done regarding these practices in developing countries. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is threefold. First, it reviews research on supply chain sustainability in developing countries. Second, it develops key propositions related to the adoption of supply chain sustainability and its impact on sustainable performance. Third, it empirically tests these propositions in a developing context. Challenges and opportunities for further research are also highlighted.
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Chapter 3
Adaptive Strategies for the Global Cargo Industry in Uncertain Times
A supply chain that protects people and the environment at every turn by using socially and ecologically responsible practices is considered sustainable.
Published in Chapter: Adaptive Strategies for the Global Cargo Industry in Uncertain Times; From: Global Cargo Industry: Resilience of Asia-Pacific Shipping Industries
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Chapter 26
Designing Sustainable Supply Chains in India to Create a Circular Economy
An organization’s efforts on environmental and human impact consideration on its products’ transformation. The aim of supply chain sustainability is to cut down environmental harm from energy systems, water consumption and waste generation.
Published in Chapter: Designing Sustainable Supply Chains in India to Create a Circular Economy; From: Handbook of Research on Designing Sustainable Supply Chains to Achieve a Circular Economy
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Sustainable Innovation in Fashion Products: An Opportunity for Italian SMEs
Supply chain sustainability is the management of environmental, social and economic impacts and the encouragement of good governance practices, throughout the lifecycles of goods and services. The objective of supply chain sustainability is to create, protect and grow long-term environmental, social and economic value for all stakeholders involved in bringing products and services to market (UN Global Compact, 2010).
Published in Chapter: Sustainable Innovation in Fashion Products: An Opportunity for Italian SMEs; From: Customer Satisfaction and Sustainability Initiatives in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Chapter 28
Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability Through Effective Talent Management Strategies
Supply chain sustainability refers to companies’ efforts to consider the environmental and human impact of their products’ journey through the supply chain, from raw materials sourcing to production, storage, delivery and every transportation link in between. The goal is to minimize environmental harm from factors like energy usage, water consumption and waste production while having a positive impact on the people and communities in and around their operations.
Published in Chapter: Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability Through Effective Talent Management Strategies; From: Handbook of Research on Designing Sustainable Supply Chains to Achieve a Circular Economy
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Chapter 30
The Influence of Supply Chain Sustainability Practices on Suppliers
Systematic coordination of supply chain actors on social, environmental, and economic integration for improving the long-run economic performance of the supply chains.
Published in Chapter: The Influence of Supply Chain Sustainability Practices on Suppliers; From: Handbook of Research on Global Supply Chain Management
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Chapter 2
Modeling the Design Phase of Sustainable Supply Chains
A holistic view of supply chain processes that addresses the environmental, social, economic and other aspects of a supply chain's components.
Published in Chapter: Modeling the Design Phase of Sustainable Supply Chains; From: Global Perspectives on Green Business Administration and Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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