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16.05.2024

A conceptual framework proposed through literature review to determine the dimensions of social transparency in global supply chains

verfasst von: Preethi Raja, Usha Mohan

Erschienen in: Management Review Quarterly

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Abstract

The current focus in supply chain management (SCM) research revolves around the relationship between sustainability and supply chain transparency (SCT). Despite the three pillars of sustainability – environmental, social, and economic- the limited and scattered analysis is on the social part, and the least is on socially responsible supply chain management (SR-SCM). SCT plays a significant role in elevating the sustainability of the supply chain. This review paper emphasizes the integration of SCT and sustainable supply chain, especially the social aspect as SR-SCM, and coining the new term social transparency (ST). ST is openness to communicating details about the impact of business on people, their well-being, and compliance with social sustainability standards and policies. This paper establishes a conceptual framework using three research methods. systematic literature review, content analysis-based literature review, and framework development. By locating studies in databases like EBSCO, Scopus, and Web of Science, 273 peer-reviewed articles were identified in the intersection of social sustainability, supply chains, and transparency. Finally, the framework proposes five dimensions: tracking and tracing suppliers till provenance, product and process specifications, financial transaction information, social sustainability policies and compliance, and performance assessment to determine ST in global supply chains.
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Metadaten
Titel
A conceptual framework proposed through literature review to determine the dimensions of social transparency in global supply chains
verfasst von
Preethi Raja
Usha Mohan
Publikationsdatum
16.05.2024
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Management Review Quarterly
Print ISSN: 2198-1620
Elektronische ISSN: 2198-1639
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-024-00440-1

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