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Does sustainable supplier co-operation affect performance?

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posted on 2023-06-08, 17:24 authored by Daniel Hollos, Constantin Blome, Kai Foerstl
The increasing importance of sustainable behaviour in business has enhanced its impact on supply chain management. Firms foster sustainability in their supplier base in reaction to growing sustainability requirements in various ways, including sustainable supplier co-operation. Knowledge about the effects of sustainable supplier co-operation on firm performance is limited; therefore, this study tests antecedents and implications of sustainable supplier co-operation according to the triple bottom line. A survey of Western European firms reveals that sustainable supplier co-operation has generally positive effects on firm performance across social, green and economic dimensions. However, only green practices have positive significant effects on economic performance, not social practices (e.g., child labour rules). In contrast to practitioner perceptions, investments in sustainability, for example through sustainable supplier co-operation does indeed result in sufficient returns.

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  • Published

Journal

International Journal of Production Research

ISSN

0020-7543

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

11

Volume

50

Page range

2968-2986

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  • Business and Management Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2014-05-23

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