As global brands assume more accountability for their extended supply chains, some
request that their first‐tier suppliers in turn adopt sustainable procurement practices, thereby …

The increasing number of scandals about supplier violations of environmental and social
regulations has put multinational companies'(MNCs) reputations at risk. Customers make …

Purpose As large multinational firms are increasingly tasked with developing sustainable
supply chains, their role in improving the sustainability performance of their suppliers is …

Purpose As supply chain sustainability has become more urgent than ever before, this study
aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of how supplying firms' sustainability …

An instrumental perspective still dominates research on sustainable supply chain
management (SSCM). As an alternative, this study presents a paradox perspective and …

To meet the growing demand for sustainably produced products, firms must be able to
source sustainably produced parts from their suppliers. In this study, we analyze how a …

Although multinational companies (MNCs) have increasingly embraced a sustainability
strategy for their own operations, fewer have tried to engage their (tier-one) suppliers in their …

Sustainable procurement is increasingly on the agenda for purchasing and supply
managers seeking to demonstrate corporate social responsibility in their supply chains. In …

Mounting pressure for sustainable business practices has led to a greatly increased focus
on highlighting sustainability drivers throughout the supply chain. While the literature has …

Sustainable value creation is a term that is widely used in sustainable business model
literature, and it is gaining importance in other management fields. While there is still …