Innovating the management of supply chains for social sustainability: from the state of the art to an integrated framework

Gabriele Zangara and Luigino Filice

European Journal of Innovation Management, 2024, vol. 27, issue 9, 360-383

Abstract: Purpose - This paper focuses on managerial practices in the context of supply chain. It focuses on the innovation of monitoring and control practices and proposes a holistic approach to managing social sustainability in the supply chain, extending the point of view beyond the traditional boundaries of individual factories or their immediate suppliers. Design/methodology/approach - The analysis is based on a systematic review of scientific literature on managerial practices in supply chains, with a specific focus on social sustainability. The primary goal is to identify essential measurement strategies and key indicator factors within this domain. Findings - Our findings highlight that most of scientific literature focuses on qualitative approaches, though quantitative approaches are also used. Despite the extensive research, an under-investigated area is the use of hybrid models for measuring social sustainability in the supply chain. Social implications - This framework is designed to identify the main categories of measurement and relative indicators for assessing social sustainability in supply chains. Originality/value - This research proposes an innovative and integrated framework, leveraging a hybrid approach that addresses the limitations observed in existing management practices. Additionally, it provides directions for future research.

Keywords: Social sustainability; Supply chain; Organizational innovation; Hybrid measurement method; Corporate social responsibility; Ethics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/EJIM-02-2024-0120

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