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Future sustainable supply chains: what should companies scan in their environment?

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  • Nathalie Fabbe-Costes

    (CRET-LOG - Centre de Recherche sur le Transport et la Logistique - AMU - Aix Marseille Université)

  • Christine Roussat

    (CRET-LOG - Centre de Recherche sur le Transport et la Logistique - AMU - Aix Marseille Université)

  • Jacques Colin

    (CRET-LOG - Centre de Recherche sur le Transport et la Logistique - AMU - Aix Marseille Université)

Abstract

Purpose – Companiesthattrytobuildsustainablesupplychainsorthathavetoreengineertheirsupply chains to face sustainable development issues are confronted with such a complex and uncertain context that scanning their environment becomes more than ever necessary. This paper makes up the first stage of a research program. It aims to find an adequate scanning approach for sustainable supply chain design. Design/methodology/approach – The research follows a two-steps methodology. First, it looks for appropriate scanning frameworks by reviewing the dedicated literature. Second, it gathers ideas and knowledge combining an analysis of sustainable supply chain empirical studies with the collection of experts' scanning know-how, by means of semi-structured interviews. Findings – This first stage of the research program suggests use of a multi-and interrelated levels scope for sustainable scanning with a network perspective. The renewed target approach it promotes results in modifying scanning priorities. The overall findings shape up the first draft of a sustainable scanning framework, including a multi-levels scope of analysis, a list of sustainable targets and a first contribution concerning scanning methods and attitudes. Research limitations/implications – The relevance of our scanning framework needs further testing to validate its usefulness and provide recommendations for managers. Practical implications – The paper proposes a scanning framework and a list of targets that could be implemented by professionals. Originality/value – The contribution in this paper is to link environmental scanning and sustainable development adding a supply chain orientation, and to propose a conceptual "sustainable scanning framework". It is hoped that further research will prove that it has interesting managerial implications for companies challenged by sustainable development issues.

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  • Nathalie Fabbe-Costes & Christine Roussat & Jacques Colin, 2011. "Future sustainable supply chains: what should companies scan in their environment?," Post-Print hal-01419258, HAL.
  • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-01419258
    DOI: 10.1108/09600031111123778
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    1. Badri GECHBAIA & Amiran TSILOSANI, 2023. "Prospects for intermodal and container transportation for Georgia's integration into the global transport market," Access Journal, Access Press Publishing House, vol. 4(1), pages 85-101, October.
    2. Nathalie Fabbe-Costes & François Fulconis & Marie Koulikoff-Souviron, 2013. "La recherche en management logistique : la question des unités d’analyse et du périmètre," Post-Print hal-02859854, HAL.
    3. Nicolas Lesca & Marie-Laurence Caron-Fasan & Edison Loza Aguirre & Marie-Christine Chalus-Sauvannet, 2015. "Drivers and barriers to pre-adoption of strategic scanning information systems in the context of sustainable supply chain [Motivations et freins à la pré-adoption d'un système d'information de veil," Post-Print halshs-01337216, HAL.
    4. Tuni, Andrea & Rentizelas, Athanasios, 2019. "An innovative eco-intensity based method for assessing extended supply chain environmental sustainability," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 217(C), pages 126-142.
    5. Yasanur Kayikci & Yigit Kazancoglu & Nazlican Gozacan‐Chase & Cisem Lafci, 2022. "Analyzing the drivers of smart sustainable circular supply chain for sustainable development goals through stakeholder theory," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 31(7), pages 3335-3353, November.
    6. Sadaat Ali Yawar & Stefan Seuring, 2024. "Inside the world of stepsiblings: Linking global production networks to sustainable supply chain management," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 33(2), pages 788-805, February.

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