Achieving sustainability in global sourcing: towards a conceptual framework

Jiang, Y and Jia, F and Blome, Constantin and Chen, L (2020) Achieving sustainability in global sourcing: towards a conceptual framework. Supply Chain Management, 25 (1). pp. 35-60. ISSN 1359-8546

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Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to set out the development, based on the extant literature, an integrated conceptual framework for the emergent field of sustainable global sourcing (GS) that synthesizes its antecedents, GS practices and sustainable performance. Design/methodology/approach: Conceptual theory building combined with content analysis is used to develop a framework and propositions representing a middle-range theory of sustainable GS. A literature review of the 89 most influential papers is followed by a further discussion based on the resource orchestration perspective (ROP) to advance an integrated conceptual framework. Findings: Three main themes are identified from the literature as antecedents, GS practices and sustainable performance, with each theme being detailed in a variety of constructs. Based on the ROP, the relationships between these constructs are revealed, and therefore, an integrated conceptual framework is advanced via three sets of propositions in recourse orchestration breadth, recourse orchestration depth and resource orchestration evolution, respectively. Eight directions for future research are further proposed. Originality/value: First, this study provides a comprehensive framework for future study in the emergent field of sustainable GS. Second, the authors contribute to theory development by proposing a ROP to explore the GS practices towards sustainability. Third, the future research directions we proposed can benefit scholars interested in the overlapping areas of GS and sustainability.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Supply Chain Management
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? conceptual frameworkglobal sourcingglobal sourcing practicesliterature reviewresource orchestration perspectivesustainabilitysustainable performancegeneral business,management and accountingstrategy and management ??
ID Code:
176002
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Deposited On:
04 Oct 2022 08:55
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
15 Jul 2024 23:00