5 Questions
What has prompted the manufacturing industry to integrate sustainability-conscious practices into their business?
Increased pressure from various stakeholders
What does the shift towards the entire supply chain management involve?
Managing product flows from initial sources to end-user customers in both forward and reverse directions
What have a number of studies investigated in relation to sustainable supply chain (SSC) practices?
Their impact on organizational performance and competitiveness
What is rarely found in the literature according to the text?
Studies addressing the issues relating to alignment between SSC practices, processes, and structures
What have there been dedicated studies to optimize in relation to sustainable supply chains?
Planning processes and designing the networks for green, reverse, and closed loop supply chains
Study Notes
Drivers of Sustainability in Manufacturing
- Growing pressure from stakeholders, including customers, investors, and regulators, has prompted the manufacturing industry to integrate sustainability-conscious practices into their business.
Shift towards Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- The shift involves a holistic approach to managing the entire supply chain, encompassing sourcing, production, logistics, and end-of-life product management.
Research Focus on Sustainable Supply Chains
- A number of studies have investigated the adoption, implementation, and impact of sustainable supply chain (SSC) practices on environmental performance, cost savings, and social responsibility.
Gaps in Sustainable Supply Chain Research
- It is rarely found in the literature that studies have analyzed the trade-offs and synergies between economic, social, and environmental sustainability performance.
Optimization of Sustainable Supply Chains
- Dedicated studies have focused on optimizing sustainable supply chains in terms of carbon footprint reduction, waste minimization, and resource efficiency.
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