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A framework of sustainable supply chain management: moving toward new theory

Carter, Craig R., Rogers, Dale S.·2008·International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
DOI 10.1108/09600030810882816
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Abstract Purpose – The authors perform a large‐scale literature review and use conceptual theory building to introduce the concept of sustainability to the field of supply chain management and demonstrate the relationships among environmental, social, and economic performance within a supply chain management context. Design/methodology/approach – Conceptual theory building is used to develop a framework and propositions representing a middle theory of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). Findings – The authors introduce the concept of sustainability – the integration of environmental, social, and economic criteria that allow an organization to achieve long‐term economic viability – to the logistics literature, and position sustainability within the broader rubric of SSCM. They then present a framework of SSCM and develop research propositions based on resource dependence theory, transaction cost economics, population ecology, and the resource‐based view of the firm. The authors conclude by discussing managerial implications and future research directions, including the further development and testing of the framework's propositions. Originality/value – This paper provides a comprehensive review of the sustainability literature, introduces sustainability to the field of supply chain management, and expands the conceptualization of sustainability beyond the triple bottom line to consider key supporting facets which are posited to be requisites to implementing SSCM practices. The use of conceptual theory building to develop theoretically based propositions moves the concept of sustainability from a relatively a‐theoretical treatment toward new theory in supply chain management.

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Authors
Carter, C. R., & Rogers, D. S.
Venue
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2008-06-13
Volume
38
Issue
5
Pages
360-387
ISSN
0960-0035 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/09600030810882816
OpenAlex
W2025883194
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4,085
References
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Language
en
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