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Abstract
The paper introduces the concept of responsible supply chain based on two dimensions, the core processes of a supply chain and the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR). It is suggested that a responsible supply chain is achieved through manifested core values of the supply chain actors, strategies, and tactics. The paper further discusses the individual supply chain actors’ responsibility in securing a responsible supply chain beyond the actors’ direct control. A conceptual model and a definition of a responsible supply chain are offered. Our model not only provides structure to the extant research but also develops new constructs and relationships that improve the conceptualization of the responsible supply chain. The paper is based on a review of 81 research articles published between 2000 and 2010 in which elements of CSR and supply chain processes are included.
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Increasing competition is pushing multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the developed countries to outsource to countries with lower labor costs (Lim & Phillips, 2007)
Following our arguments we define the responsible supply chain (RSC) as: “A responsible supply chain is a link of business actors who jointly adopt, implement and coordinate values, strategies and tactics in order to connect all levels of corporate social responsibility to the business processes in the chain.”
This study was based on research articles published between 2000 and 2010 within the area of supply chain management and corporate social responsibility
Summary
Increasing competition is pushing multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the developed countries to outsource to countries with lower labor costs (Lim & Phillips, 2007). Companies and governments in countries with lower labor costs in Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa are increasingly dependent on this globalization in order to sustain economic growth. This trend has become an important driver of corporate strategies that has the potential to benefit all sides. The case of Nike exemplifies the ongoing challenges facing MNEs that are increasingly globalizing their supply chains to meet the changing competition as well as to enter growing emerging markets (Lim & Phillips, 2008)
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