Title: Sustainable supply chain practices: research propositions for the future

Authors: Beverly Wagner, Goran Svensson

Addresses: Department of Marketing, University of Strathclyde, Scotland, UK. ' Oslo School of Management, P.O. Box 1195, Sentrum, 0107 Oslo, Norway

Abstract: Increasing awareness of the ecological impacts of industrial growth, resource scarcity as well as changing consumption patterns, has led to the growth of sustainability issues in supply chain practices. The purpose of this paper is to highlight a few areas of possible importance in planning, implementing and managing sustainable supply chain practices. We discuss four areas where financial, social and ecological benefits can be gained. This will be by considering themes of responsible purchasing, product stewardship, internal organisational ethics and sustainable operations.

Keywords: sustainable supply chains; procurement; logistics; product stewardship; supply chain management; SCM; sustainability; supply chain planning; ecological impact; environmental impact; responsible purchasing; product stewardship; internal organisational ethics; sustainable operations.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLEG.2010.032432

International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation, 2010 Vol.2 No.2, pp.176 - 186

Published online: 02 Apr 2010 *

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