Abstract
The research formulates a sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) strategy for manufacturers by showing the potential of lean thinking that lead corporate sustainability to success. A study of the adoption of sustainability was conducted with 527 manufacturing firms in 17 Kyoto Protocol signatories that were practicing lean production. A research model and 4 hypotheses are proposed to create a link between lean and sustainable supply chains. We theorized that manufacturers embrace lean as a pro-environmental practice with a cross-organizational commitment in an electronically-enabled supply chain environment hold promise for adopting SSCM. The results imply that manufacturers in developing countries may consider going lean first in consideration of humanistic values before moving towards adopting sustainability for a better chance of success.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 27th ANZAM Conference 2013 |
| Subtitle of host publication | managing on the edge |
| Editors | Martin Grimmer, Rob Hecker |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780987596819 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (27th : 2013) - Hobart, Australia Duration: 4 Dec 2013 → 6 Dec 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (27th : 2013) |
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| City | Hobart, Australia |
| Period | 4/12/13 → 6/12/13 |
Keywords
- e-business
- 'green' policy
- lean production
- supply chain management
- sustainability