操作化
供应链
独创性
公司治理
持续性
业务
知识管理
可持续发展
背景(考古学)
供应链管理
过程管理
社会学
营销
定性研究
政治学
计算机科学
法学
认识论
古生物学
哲学
生物
社会科学
生态学
财务
出处
期刊:European Business Review
[Emerald (MCB UP)]
日期:2017-03-21
卷期号:29 (3): 261-303
被引量:26
标识
DOI:10.1108/ebr-03-2016-0045
摘要
Purpose The purpose of this article is to explore and classify the pattern of themes and challenges in developing socially sustainable supply chains. Design/methodology/approach The methodology is based on a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature to explore what major themes and challenges have been discussed and the significant gaps where opportunities for further research can be found. Findings In total, four categories of themes were identified, namely, human-centric, focal organization-centric, supply chain-centric and governance-centric. Challenges were classified into seven categories, namely, inadequate and asymmetric knowledge, difficulties of operationalization, shifting the values, subjectivity in evaluation, governance complexity, difficulties of small- and medium-sized enterprises and sustainability fade. Research limitations/implications The focus of the article is on the social pillar of sustainable development in the context of supply chains. A more holistic systematic investigation of synergy of all the three pillars/bottom lines of sustainable development (economic, environmental and social) can be an opportunity for further research. Practical implications Taking a more holistic view of the pattern of currently discussed themes and challenges may be beneficial in increasing the absorptive capacity of industrial and business practitioners, by accumulating and assimilating external knowledge, when they design and operationalize innovative strategies in developing sustainable supply chains. Originality/value This article may increase awareness about the social responsibilities of supply chains actors and stakeholders in different scales. It may also guide managers, decision makers and practitioners to better understand the difficulties, obstacles or dilemmas that can hinder the sustainable development of supply chains. The results section presents a framework driven from the emerged themes, and the discussion section provides propositions for tackling the challenges and opportunities for further research.
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