Topic
Supply Chain Sustainability
Instructions
Supply Chain Management has become increasingly important for businesses nowadays, with huge opportunities and challenges. How to improve Supply Chain profitability and competitiveness while being environmentally friendly, technologically advanced and sustain major disruptions in global Supply Chains such as coronavirus COVID-19 is a timely question that has both theoretical and practical significance.
Dolgui et al. (2020) published a paper in International Journal of Production Research, with the title of “Reconfigurable supply chain: the X-network”. It incorporates four important aspects of Supply Chain Management: digitalization, leagility, resilience and sustainability (see Figures 2 & 3 from the paper).
In this assignment, read the Dolgui et al. (2020) paper carefully and choose ONE aspect as your focus. With the chosen aspect, conduct a brief literature review to show your understanding of the current state of the literature, and use one company of your choice to highlight its good practice in this chosen field.
It is advisable to avoid very small independent companies, because you may not be able to find enough information on their operations. Annual reports can provide very useful information and insights into an organisation’s operations. Remember to use good quality resources and provide a
reference list (in the APA style).
Answer preview
In the ever-changing supply chain landscape, companies are increasingly leaning toward green supply chain management. Zhu et al. (2012) reiterate that brands are endlessly engaged in ways that minimize or eliminate wastages to enhance their performances. For instance, a majority of the companies try to do away with dangerous chemicals, emissions and energy and resource wastage along their supply chains. GSCM practices are increasingly becoming the core of sustainability for any supply chain. Once a firm demonstrates its commitment to GSCM objectives, it primarily adds value to its supply chain.
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