The Role of NGOs in Ameliorating Sweatshop-like Conditions in the Global Supply Chain: The Case of Fair Labor Association (FLA), and Social Accountability International (SAI)

2016 ◽  
Vol 121 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Prakash Sethi ◽  
Janet L. Rovenpor
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Social Accountability ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Fair Labor Association ◽  
Fair Labor

Understanding the relationships between global supply chain risk and supply chain resilience: the role of mitigating strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juneho Um ◽  
Neungho Han
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Supply Chain Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Resilience ◽  
Supply Chain Risks ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to theoretically hypothesise and empirically explore the relationships amongst global supply chain risks, supply chain resilience and mitigating strategies. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts supply chain resilience as a dynamic capability and resilience capability as a mediating prerequisite in addressing supply chain risk in sourcing, manufacturing and delivery. The moderating role of diverse mitigating strategies is tested to enhance supply chain resilience. Data collected via survey was used for structural equation modelling and additional tests to explore appropriate mitigating strategies for differing risk environments. Findings Achieving better supply chain resilience capability plays an important mediating role between supply chain risks and resilience, while the relationships depend on the performance of seven mitigating strategies. Research limitations/implications The findings contribute to the theoretical development of risk management issues in global supply chains by suggesting the role of supply chain resilience capability. Practical implications The findings offer managerial guidance on how to mitigate the global supply chain risk through the appropriate practice of strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience in an uncertain environment. Originality/value This is the first empirical research examining the impact of mitigating strategies on supply chain resilience. The results provide practical implications for managing uncertain events and offering theoretical insight for future research in supply chain resilience.

scholarly journals SUSTAINING BUSINESSES IN A GLOBAL TURBULENT ENVIRONMENT: THE ROLE OF INFORMATION SHARING

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Sidah Idris ◽  
Suhana Mohezar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Technology Capability ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

This study aims to investigate the impact of technology capability and logistics integration commitment on information sharing as well as global supply chain competitiveness. Data were collected from 177 local manufacturing firms that are competing in global markets. The findings indicate that logistics integration commitment is significantly related with information sharing and global supply chain competitiveness. This study however, fails to establish a relationship between technology capability and global supply chain competitiveness. The findings also highlight information sharing as a mediator.

Fire at Tazreen Fashions: fixing responsibility in a global supply chain

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-16
Author(s):  
C. Gopinath ◽  
Muntakim M. Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
The Government ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Role Of The Government

Synopsis The case describes the evolution of Bangladesh's garment industry, the second largest garment exporter in the world, and its operational problems. The focus is on the fire that occurred on November 24, 2012 at Tazreen Fashions, a unit that is a part of a global supply chain for US and European retailers. The case explores the role of the government, western retailers, industry association and NGOs subsequent to the fire, and shows how increasing CSR expectations of corporations are making them take on responsibility for what should be that of the government or the garment unit. Research methodology Secondary sources; published materials. Relevant courses and levels International Business, Business and Society, Supply Chain Management, Doing Business in Emerging Markets. Theoretical basis Corporate social responsibility stakeholder theory market entry.

The Role of Cloud Computing in Global Supply Chain

2015 ◽  
pp. 192-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Processing Theory

This chapter reviews the role of cloud computing in global supply chain, thus describing the theoretical and practical concepts of cloud computing and supply chain management (SCM); the significance of cloud computing in global supply chain; the overview of electronic supply chain management (e-SCM); and the organizational information processing theory within global supply chain. The utilization of cloud computing is necessary for modern organizations that seek to serve suppliers and customers, increase business performance, strengthen competitiveness, and achieve continuous success in global business. Therefore, it is essential for modern organizations to examine their cloud computing applications, develop a strategic plan to regularly check their practical advancements, and immediately respond to the cloud computing needs of customers in global supply chain. Applying cloud computing in global supply chain will extremely improve organizational performance and reach business goals in the digital age.

The Role of Cloud Computing in Global Supply Chain

2016 ◽  
pp. 1556-1583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Processing Theory

This chapter reviews the role of cloud computing in global supply chain, thus describing the theoretical and practical concepts of cloud computing and supply chain management (SCM); the significance of cloud computing in global supply chain; the overview of electronic supply chain management (e-SCM); and the organizational information processing theory within global supply chain. The utilization of cloud computing is necessary for modern organizations that seek to serve suppliers and customers, increase business performance, strengthen competitiveness, and achieve continuous success in global business. Therefore, it is essential for modern organizations to examine their cloud computing applications, develop a strategic plan to regularly check their practical advancements, and immediately respond to the cloud computing needs of customers in global supply chain. Applying cloud computing in global supply chain will extremely improve organizational performance and reach business goals in the digital age.

The Role of Sustainable Performance Measurement System in Global Supply Chain

2017 ◽  
pp. 658-676
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Strategic Goals

This chapter summarizes the role of sustainable performance measurement system (PMS) in global supply chain, thus illustrating the theoretical and practical concepts of sustainable PMS and strategic supply chain management (SCM); and the significance of sustainable PMS in global supply chain. Therefore, it is essential for organizations to evaluate their sustainable PMS applications, establish a strategic plan to consistently explore their improvements, and rapidly respond to the sustainable PMS needs of customers in global supply chain. For practitioners and researchers, this chapter provides managerial guidelines for sustainable PMS applications utilized in global supply chain. Applying the sustainable PMS will significantly enhance organizational performance and reach strategic goals in global supply chain.

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