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Purpose of the paper: This paper aims to identify the main features of sustainability in supply c... more Purpose of the paper: This paper aims to identify the main features of sustainability in supply chain management studies. Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted, taking 41 papers published from 2007 to 2014 into account. Findings: 41 articles coherent with the research question were identified, with the key issues being highlighted for each one. A fundamental aspect investigated in the literature on sustainability in supply chain management was the performance that concerned all members along the supply chain in a collaborative approach. Research limits: This study could be further explored through a deeper empirical analysis of sustainability in supply chain management. Practical implications: Both academics and practitioners may find this literature review useful, as it highlights the main features of sustainability in supply chain management studies. Of particular importance is the performance measurement of sustainability, which has positive feedback on business performance, and its ability to create competitive advantage. Originality of the paper: A great number of interesting topics related to sustainability in supply chain management have arisen and are worth deepening. These can be profitably extended by academics and developed in various application areas of managerial interest.
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, Sep 18, 2017
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ ... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ (LSPs) initiatives to disaster relief and how LSPs are engaged with humanitarian sector. In recent years, the importance of logistics services in disaster relief operations and the capacity of LSPs to improve humanitarian supply chain management have become an increasingly interesting topic for both professionals and academics. Design/methodology/approach This research follows a qualitative approach based on multiple case studies. Findings The current research, after considering the differences and similarities among collaboration, cooperation and coordination and underlining how crucial these mechanisms are in the humanitarian context, explains the contribution of LSPs to relief operations alongside humanitarians. Research limitations/implications There has been increased interest in humanitarian logistics on the part of international academic and professional communities. This study constitutes a first exploratory step in the research to build a platform for benchmarking analysis of logistics services that aims to ensure the effective implementation of social responsibility principles. Practical implications The managerial implications arising from the research offer a range of current responsible actions from which strategic and operative directions to contribute can be derived. Originality/value Humanitarian logistics represents a crucial field in logistics management. This paper addresses the innovative socially responsible initiatives undertaken by the main international LSPs in the area of humanitarian logistics.
International Journal of Environment and Health, 2016
Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable ... more Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable supply chains. This research examines which of the internal and external practices that LSPs claim to promote are actually of value in achieving sustainability across the logistics sector as a whole and in the relevant supply chains in which they operate. After an analysis of the literature, the authors draw up a list of relevant environmental concerns based on the global reporting initiatives (GRIs) database and propose a potential classification scheme for current practices of selected LSPs operating in Europe. Our research adds to current knowledge in the field by integrating environmental sustainability with LSP activities and constitutes a platform for benchmark analysis with a view to introducing sustainable practices.
The Internet has been powerfully revolutionizing our way of living and soaking each of its aspect... more The Internet has been powerfully revolutionizing our way of living and soaking each of its aspects to the point that being constantly connected has become almost our primary need. The number of internet service providers has been increasing and that has permitted to proposing personalized and simultaneously economic offers. What has been changing continually is the use of technology that enables us to access the internet; starting from the first experiences of the fixed internet to the wireless internet. In this chapter, we show how the young Italian Internet Service Provider Linkem has been introducing and developing an innovative accessibility to the internet. We discuss how Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Service management are being managed efficiently through a framework called the Unified Service Desk
Il contributo descrive come la logistica assuma un ruolo innovativo e cruciale nei processi di ad... more Il contributo descrive come la logistica assuma un ruolo innovativo e cruciale nei processi di adozione, diffusione e valorizzazione delle pratiche sostenibili delle organizzazioni economiche, soprattutto in un contesto competitivo che richiede sempre più di superare il “limite” dei propri confini aziendali, per affrontare una competizione che ormai è tra supply chain e non più tra singoli attori. Lungo l’intera supply chain che va da monte (materie prime) verso valle (mercati di sbocco) - e ritorno - le attività logistiche hanno rilevanti impatti sulla sostenibilità, intesa dal punto di vista ambientale e sociale, oltre che economico
Journal of Organisational Transformation & Social Change, 2017
The aim of this paper is to retrace the main stages and impact of the digital era, to understand ... more The aim of this paper is to retrace the main stages and impact of the digital era, to understand the real benefits of the introduction of new technologies and to ascertain how the new technologies have influenced the organizational and cultural transformations in terms of competitive advantage and collaboration. In this context, to understand better the actor-to-actor connections, interactions and relationship networks, this study relies on a systems thinking perspective by defining the openness degree of the systems and the governance of the communication flows that derive as a consequence. The methodological approach adopted, albeit of a heuristic type, refers to the positive method in that, starting from the analysis of the historical descriptive literature and non-fiction, it intends to formulate very precise future scenarios. The systemic interpretation, in the light of the constructivist paradigm, allows us to subvert the traditional explanatory report 'object-information-observer', placing the observation function at the base of the explanatory chain: 'observerinformation-object'. The prospect's change is relevant because every phenomenon in the eyes of the observer is a construct. The present work sheds light on the birth of a new production mode based on collaborative and decentralized models, referred to as 'weapons of mass collaboration'. Based on these changes, enterprise 2.0 develops. The user-consumer takes on a new look and acquires an active, fluid and growing power. This reveals that innovation can come, and indeed does come, from below, from the same skilled users who increasingly thin the line between professionals and amateurs. Regarding some practical implications, this study shows organizations of any type the benefits of the new economic paradigm, leveraging the partnership to cut costs and accelerating the pace of innovation. Another influential implication to macro-and micro-organizational structures is the transition from an economy of scale to one of flexibility and breadth. Finally, it is noted that the operating economic unit is no longer the company but the economic project around the network between businesses and segments of companies and their subcontractors.
ECONOMIA E DIRITTO DEL TERZIARIO, 2016
Obiettivi: L'affermazione di una nuova concezione del valore, basata sulle qualità e non sull'ins... more Obiettivi: L'affermazione di una nuova concezione del valore, basata sulle qualità e non sull'insostenibile aumento delle quantità di merci e consumi, induce gli operatori logistici alla ricerca di azioni che possano essere nel contempo economicamente efficienti ed efficaci, ecologicamente sopportabili e socialmente giuste. Il presente lavoro ha l'obiettivo di investigare e identificare le azioni sostenibili-economiche, ambientali e sociali-intraprese dagli operatori logistici. Metodologia: Il quadro teorico è stato costruito attraverso lo studio della letteratura accademica nazionale e internazionale. La parte empirica è stata sviluppata attraverso l'analisi dei più recenti report di sostenibilità degli operatori logistici operanti in Europa, redatti secondo gli standard della Global Reporting Initiative. Risultati: Gli operatori logistici possono contribuire in modo significativo al cambiamento paradigmatico in atto, facilitando e favorendo, in qualità di fornitori di servizi, il raggiungimento della sostenibilità della supply chain. Limiti della ricerca: Il presente lavoro costituisce la fase preliminare di un più approfondito progetto di ricerca che indaghi le iniziative di sostenibilità degli operatori logistici a livello mondiale e che consideri un arco temporale di osservazione utile a tracciare il trend in atto. Implicazioni pratiche: Sia l'accademia che il mondo professionale possono trovare utile l'analisi della letteratura sul tema e i primi risultati ottenuti, in quanto sono posti in evidenzia i principali tratti di sostenibilità degli operatori logistici che già hanno intrapreso il percorso verso la sostenibilità. Originalità del lavoro: Gli studi della letteratura esistente sugli operatori logistici e la sostenibilità si basano quasi esclusivamente sulla sostenibilità ambientale e l'ecoefficienza, mentre manca un approccio sistemico capace di superare i problemi odierni mediante la valorizzazione della multidimensionalità. Il lavoro contribuisce a colmare questo gap. Parole chiave: gestione sostenibile della supply chain, operatori dei servizi logistici, reporting di sostenibilità.
International Journal of Environment and Health, 2016
Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable ... more Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable supply chains. This research examines which of the internal and external practices that LSPs claim to promote are actually of value in achieving sustainability across the logistics sector as a whole and in the relevant supply chains in which they operate. After an analysis of the literature, the authors draw up a list of relevant environmental concerns based on the global reporting initiatives (GRIs) database and propose a potential classification scheme for current practices of selected LSPs operating in Europe. Our research adds to current knowledge in the field by integrating environmental sustainability with LSP activities and constitutes a platform for benchmark analysis with a view to introducing sustainable practices.
International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 2017
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ ... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ (LSPs) initiatives to disaster relief and how LSPs are engaged with humanitarian sector. In recent years, the importance of logistics services in disaster relief operations and the capacity of LSPs to improve humanitarian supply chain management have become an increasingly interesting topic for both professionals and academics. Design/methodology/approach This research follows a qualitative approach based on multiple case studies. Findings The current research, after considering the differences and similarities among collaboration, cooperation and coordination and underlining how crucial these mechanisms are in the humanitarian context, explains the contribution of LSPs to relief operations alongside humanitarians. Research limitations/implications There has been increased interest in humanitarian logistics on the part of international academic and professional communities. This study co...
Land Use Policy, 2019
International organisations are increasingly aware of the sustainable development, and this has a... more International organisations are increasingly aware of the sustainable development, and this has also affected the tourism industry. Albergo Diffuso (known in the international literature as a "scattered or dispersed hotel") represents an interesting interpretation of sustainable "Made in Italy" tourism. This paper investigates the Albergo Diffuso as an example of sustainable community-based entrepreneurial land use. Although Albergo Diffuso springs out of an entrepreneur's business idea, this model cannot survive without a strong identification with the territory. Albergo Diffuso thus represents a noteworthy model of sustainable tourism and shows how reciprocity of entrepreneurship and the territory creates value for all stakeholders both through enhancement of the landscape and attractive development of tourist destinations. The Le Grotte della Civita case study of Matera (Italy) is guided by a descriptive model that provides a heuristic tool for conceptualising changes in sustainable tourism.
In the academic literature on humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, studies that ex... more In the academic literature on humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, studies that examine companies’ potential to learn agility from the humanitarian sector are limited. Indeed, whether companies take advantage of such opportunities and what they concretely learn from the humanitarian sector has not yet been provided in an empirical analysis. This chapter is designed to fill this gap using a preliminary empirical analysis of a case study, which represents a best practice in the context of cross-sector partnerships in humanitarian logistics, aiming to investigate whether companies can concretely learn agility from the humanitarian sector in emergency relief operations as well as what they can concretely learn in terms of agility. This case study examines the Logistics Emergency Teams’ initiative in collaboration with the World Food Programme as the Global Logistics Cluster for the United Nations.
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to examine the concept of sustainable service co-creati... more Purpose – The purpose of this research is to examine the concept of sustainable service co-creation in triadic business relationships in logistics and supply chain management. More companies seek to develop sustainable solutions that would not be sustainable exclusively for themselves but for the supply chain they belong to. In doing that – especially when dealing with services – they may need the external support from logistics service providers (LSPs). This paper aims to explore the innovative initiatives undertaken by LSPs in triadic relationship management with their customers and suppliers while co-creating sustainable services along the supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – To investigate the research question, a systematic literature review and empirical exploratory investigation through case study will be conducted adopting the qualitative methodology, to explore trends and evolving paradigms. Findings – A literature review conducted in this paper enriches existing lit...
Adopting a sustainable business model is an essential element of gaining competitive advantage. S... more Adopting a sustainable business model is an essential element of gaining competitive advantage. Specifically, the management of fashion and textile supply chains characterized by geographical extension requires paying particular attention to environmental and social sustainability. Following an analysis of the literature on sustainable supply chains in the fashion and textile industries, this qualitatively based research examines – from a supply chain perspective – the sustainability initiatives implemented by a yarn and garment producer through a single case study. Subsequently, the classification of potential sustainability initiatives is presented. From this investigation, several good practices for sustainable fashion supply chains can be identified, providing a reference point for similar companies.
Opportunities and Pitfalls of Corporate Social Responsibility
Purpose of the paper: This paper aims to identify the main features of sustainability in supply c... more Purpose of the paper: This paper aims to identify the main features of sustainability in supply chain management studies. Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted, taking 41 papers published from 2007 to 2014 into account. Findings: 41 articles coherent with the research question were identified, with the key issues being highlighted for each one. A fundamental aspect investigated in the literature on sustainability in supply chain management was the performance that concerned all members along the supply chain in a collaborative approach. Research limits: This study could be further explored through a deeper empirical analysis of sustainability in supply chain management. Practical implications: Both academics and practitioners may find this literature review useful, as it highlights the main features of sustainability in supply chain management studies. Of particular importance is the performance measurement of sustainability, which has positive feedback on business performance, and its ability to create competitive advantage. Originality of the paper: A great number of interesting topics related to sustainability in supply chain management have arisen and are worth deepening. These can be profitably extended by academics and developed in various application areas of managerial interest.
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, Sep 18, 2017
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ ... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ (LSPs) initiatives to disaster relief and how LSPs are engaged with humanitarian sector. In recent years, the importance of logistics services in disaster relief operations and the capacity of LSPs to improve humanitarian supply chain management have become an increasingly interesting topic for both professionals and academics. Design/methodology/approach This research follows a qualitative approach based on multiple case studies. Findings The current research, after considering the differences and similarities among collaboration, cooperation and coordination and underlining how crucial these mechanisms are in the humanitarian context, explains the contribution of LSPs to relief operations alongside humanitarians. Research limitations/implications There has been increased interest in humanitarian logistics on the part of international academic and professional communities. This study constitutes a first exploratory step in the research to build a platform for benchmarking analysis of logistics services that aims to ensure the effective implementation of social responsibility principles. Practical implications The managerial implications arising from the research offer a range of current responsible actions from which strategic and operative directions to contribute can be derived. Originality/value Humanitarian logistics represents a crucial field in logistics management. This paper addresses the innovative socially responsible initiatives undertaken by the main international LSPs in the area of humanitarian logistics.
International Journal of Environment and Health, 2016
Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable ... more Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable supply chains. This research examines which of the internal and external practices that LSPs claim to promote are actually of value in achieving sustainability across the logistics sector as a whole and in the relevant supply chains in which they operate. After an analysis of the literature, the authors draw up a list of relevant environmental concerns based on the global reporting initiatives (GRIs) database and propose a potential classification scheme for current practices of selected LSPs operating in Europe. Our research adds to current knowledge in the field by integrating environmental sustainability with LSP activities and constitutes a platform for benchmark analysis with a view to introducing sustainable practices.
The Internet has been powerfully revolutionizing our way of living and soaking each of its aspect... more The Internet has been powerfully revolutionizing our way of living and soaking each of its aspects to the point that being constantly connected has become almost our primary need. The number of internet service providers has been increasing and that has permitted to proposing personalized and simultaneously economic offers. What has been changing continually is the use of technology that enables us to access the internet; starting from the first experiences of the fixed internet to the wireless internet. In this chapter, we show how the young Italian Internet Service Provider Linkem has been introducing and developing an innovative accessibility to the internet. We discuss how Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Service management are being managed efficiently through a framework called the Unified Service Desk
Il contributo descrive come la logistica assuma un ruolo innovativo e cruciale nei processi di ad... more Il contributo descrive come la logistica assuma un ruolo innovativo e cruciale nei processi di adozione, diffusione e valorizzazione delle pratiche sostenibili delle organizzazioni economiche, soprattutto in un contesto competitivo che richiede sempre più di superare il “limite” dei propri confini aziendali, per affrontare una competizione che ormai è tra supply chain e non più tra singoli attori. Lungo l’intera supply chain che va da monte (materie prime) verso valle (mercati di sbocco) - e ritorno - le attività logistiche hanno rilevanti impatti sulla sostenibilità, intesa dal punto di vista ambientale e sociale, oltre che economico
Journal of Organisational Transformation & Social Change, 2017
The aim of this paper is to retrace the main stages and impact of the digital era, to understand ... more The aim of this paper is to retrace the main stages and impact of the digital era, to understand the real benefits of the introduction of new technologies and to ascertain how the new technologies have influenced the organizational and cultural transformations in terms of competitive advantage and collaboration. In this context, to understand better the actor-to-actor connections, interactions and relationship networks, this study relies on a systems thinking perspective by defining the openness degree of the systems and the governance of the communication flows that derive as a consequence. The methodological approach adopted, albeit of a heuristic type, refers to the positive method in that, starting from the analysis of the historical descriptive literature and non-fiction, it intends to formulate very precise future scenarios. The systemic interpretation, in the light of the constructivist paradigm, allows us to subvert the traditional explanatory report 'object-information-observer', placing the observation function at the base of the explanatory chain: 'observerinformation-object'. The prospect's change is relevant because every phenomenon in the eyes of the observer is a construct. The present work sheds light on the birth of a new production mode based on collaborative and decentralized models, referred to as 'weapons of mass collaboration'. Based on these changes, enterprise 2.0 develops. The user-consumer takes on a new look and acquires an active, fluid and growing power. This reveals that innovation can come, and indeed does come, from below, from the same skilled users who increasingly thin the line between professionals and amateurs. Regarding some practical implications, this study shows organizations of any type the benefits of the new economic paradigm, leveraging the partnership to cut costs and accelerating the pace of innovation. Another influential implication to macro-and micro-organizational structures is the transition from an economy of scale to one of flexibility and breadth. Finally, it is noted that the operating economic unit is no longer the company but the economic project around the network between businesses and segments of companies and their subcontractors.
ECONOMIA E DIRITTO DEL TERZIARIO, 2016
Obiettivi: L'affermazione di una nuova concezione del valore, basata sulle qualità e non sull'ins... more Obiettivi: L'affermazione di una nuova concezione del valore, basata sulle qualità e non sull'insostenibile aumento delle quantità di merci e consumi, induce gli operatori logistici alla ricerca di azioni che possano essere nel contempo economicamente efficienti ed efficaci, ecologicamente sopportabili e socialmente giuste. Il presente lavoro ha l'obiettivo di investigare e identificare le azioni sostenibili-economiche, ambientali e sociali-intraprese dagli operatori logistici. Metodologia: Il quadro teorico è stato costruito attraverso lo studio della letteratura accademica nazionale e internazionale. La parte empirica è stata sviluppata attraverso l'analisi dei più recenti report di sostenibilità degli operatori logistici operanti in Europa, redatti secondo gli standard della Global Reporting Initiative. Risultati: Gli operatori logistici possono contribuire in modo significativo al cambiamento paradigmatico in atto, facilitando e favorendo, in qualità di fornitori di servizi, il raggiungimento della sostenibilità della supply chain. Limiti della ricerca: Il presente lavoro costituisce la fase preliminare di un più approfondito progetto di ricerca che indaghi le iniziative di sostenibilità degli operatori logistici a livello mondiale e che consideri un arco temporale di osservazione utile a tracciare il trend in atto. Implicazioni pratiche: Sia l'accademia che il mondo professionale possono trovare utile l'analisi della letteratura sul tema e i primi risultati ottenuti, in quanto sono posti in evidenzia i principali tratti di sostenibilità degli operatori logistici che già hanno intrapreso il percorso verso la sostenibilità. Originalità del lavoro: Gli studi della letteratura esistente sugli operatori logistici e la sostenibilità si basano quasi esclusivamente sulla sostenibilità ambientale e l'ecoefficienza, mentre manca un approccio sistemico capace di superare i problemi odierni mediante la valorizzazione della multidimensionalità. Il lavoro contribuisce a colmare questo gap. Parole chiave: gestione sostenibile della supply chain, operatori dei servizi logistici, reporting di sostenibilità.
International Journal of Environment and Health, 2016
Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable ... more Logistics service providers (LSPs) can contribute to the creation of environmentally sustainable supply chains. This research examines which of the internal and external practices that LSPs claim to promote are actually of value in achieving sustainability across the logistics sector as a whole and in the relevant supply chains in which they operate. After an analysis of the literature, the authors draw up a list of relevant environmental concerns based on the global reporting initiatives (GRIs) database and propose a potential classification scheme for current practices of selected LSPs operating in Europe. Our research adds to current knowledge in the field by integrating environmental sustainability with LSP activities and constitutes a platform for benchmark analysis with a view to introducing sustainable practices.
International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 2017
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ ... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contribution of logistics service providers’ (LSPs) initiatives to disaster relief and how LSPs are engaged with humanitarian sector. In recent years, the importance of logistics services in disaster relief operations and the capacity of LSPs to improve humanitarian supply chain management have become an increasingly interesting topic for both professionals and academics. Design/methodology/approach This research follows a qualitative approach based on multiple case studies. Findings The current research, after considering the differences and similarities among collaboration, cooperation and coordination and underlining how crucial these mechanisms are in the humanitarian context, explains the contribution of LSPs to relief operations alongside humanitarians. Research limitations/implications There has been increased interest in humanitarian logistics on the part of international academic and professional communities. This study co...
Land Use Policy, 2019
International organisations are increasingly aware of the sustainable development, and this has a... more International organisations are increasingly aware of the sustainable development, and this has also affected the tourism industry. Albergo Diffuso (known in the international literature as a "scattered or dispersed hotel") represents an interesting interpretation of sustainable "Made in Italy" tourism. This paper investigates the Albergo Diffuso as an example of sustainable community-based entrepreneurial land use. Although Albergo Diffuso springs out of an entrepreneur's business idea, this model cannot survive without a strong identification with the territory. Albergo Diffuso thus represents a noteworthy model of sustainable tourism and shows how reciprocity of entrepreneurship and the territory creates value for all stakeholders both through enhancement of the landscape and attractive development of tourist destinations. The Le Grotte della Civita case study of Matera (Italy) is guided by a descriptive model that provides a heuristic tool for conceptualising changes in sustainable tourism.
In the academic literature on humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, studies that ex... more In the academic literature on humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, studies that examine companies’ potential to learn agility from the humanitarian sector are limited. Indeed, whether companies take advantage of such opportunities and what they concretely learn from the humanitarian sector has not yet been provided in an empirical analysis. This chapter is designed to fill this gap using a preliminary empirical analysis of a case study, which represents a best practice in the context of cross-sector partnerships in humanitarian logistics, aiming to investigate whether companies can concretely learn agility from the humanitarian sector in emergency relief operations as well as what they can concretely learn in terms of agility. This case study examines the Logistics Emergency Teams’ initiative in collaboration with the World Food Programme as the Global Logistics Cluster for the United Nations.
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to examine the concept of sustainable service co-creati... more Purpose – The purpose of this research is to examine the concept of sustainable service co-creation in triadic business relationships in logistics and supply chain management. More companies seek to develop sustainable solutions that would not be sustainable exclusively for themselves but for the supply chain they belong to. In doing that – especially when dealing with services – they may need the external support from logistics service providers (LSPs). This paper aims to explore the innovative initiatives undertaken by LSPs in triadic relationship management with their customers and suppliers while co-creating sustainable services along the supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – To investigate the research question, a systematic literature review and empirical exploratory investigation through case study will be conducted adopting the qualitative methodology, to explore trends and evolving paradigms. Findings – A literature review conducted in this paper enriches existing lit...
Adopting a sustainable business model is an essential element of gaining competitive advantage. S... more Adopting a sustainable business model is an essential element of gaining competitive advantage. Specifically, the management of fashion and textile supply chains characterized by geographical extension requires paying particular attention to environmental and social sustainability. Following an analysis of the literature on sustainable supply chains in the fashion and textile industries, this qualitatively based research examines – from a supply chain perspective – the sustainability initiatives implemented by a yarn and garment producer through a single case study. Subsequently, the classification of potential sustainability initiatives is presented. From this investigation, several good practices for sustainable fashion supply chains can be identified, providing a reference point for similar companies.
Opportunities and Pitfalls of Corporate Social Responsibility