RT Conference Proceedings
SR 00
A1 Borrella Alonso de la Torre, María Inmaculada
A1 Carrasco Gallego, Ruth
A1 Moreno, J.
A1 Mataix Aldeanueva, Carlos
T1 Social issues in sustainable supply chain networks: state of the art and further research directions
YR 2012
FD 19/05/2013 - 23/05/2013
SP 60
OP 60
K1 Sustainable supply chain networks, social issues, literature review
AB The study of supply networks sustainability is a field with a long path behind. Nonetheless, most studies to date are  focused on the environmental sub dimension of sustainability, while the social perspective in supply chain networks research still shows a potential for pioneering contri butions. Moreover, from the development standpoint we have observed a paradigm shift advancing from a narrow concept of development, centered on purely economic  dimensions, towards more refined issues such as inclusive business, shared value or poverty footprint, all of which  are highly related to supply chain activities. In this paper  we present a review of the current state of the art on social sustainability of supply chains and we identify the main existing trends in this field. After conducting this study, we can state that a new sphere of knowledge is  emerging at the interface between sustainable supply chain networks and development research. The academic community is called to play an important dovetailing role in this scenario by advancing both conceptual and methodological contributions.
T2 Industrial Engineering Research Conference
ED Orlando, EEUU
AV Published
LK https://oa.upm.es/19542/