The socially responsible supply chain : an imperative for global corporations

Recent press reports about unsafe work conditions and the loss of life in apparel factories in Bangladesh have highlighted the need for greater oversight over sourcing in low cost countries. That is especially so for companies with a commitment to corporate social responsibility, or CSR. However, many Western enterprises are unsure how to manage a socially responsible supply chain and provide an umbrella for their brands in regions where regulatory standards are lax and monitoring suppliers is difficult.

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• Authors:
  • Wieland, Andreas
  • HANDFIELD, ROBERT B
• Publication Date: 2010-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Illustrations;
• Pagination: p. 22-29
• Serial:
  • Supply Chain Management Review
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Reed Business Information
  • ISSN: 1521-9747
  • Serial URL: http://www.manufactoring.net/scm/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Procurement
• Uncontrolled Terms: Social responsibility of business
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01498382
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Northwestern University Transportation Library
• Files: TLIB
• Created Date: Nov 18 2013 10:25AM