Improving sustainable development in Australia's agrifood supply chains
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2013
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Soosay, C.
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Kersten, W.
Blecker, T.
Ringle, C.M.
Blecker, T.
Ringle, C.M.
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Source details - Title: Sustainability and collaboration in supply chain management : a comprehensive insight into current management approach, 2013 / Kersten, W., Blecker, T., Ringle, C.M. (ed./s), pp.43-64
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Australia's agrifood industry plays a significant role in the national economy through the production of high-quality food products for both local and global markets. Sustainable development can be viewed as strengthening the growth and competitiveness of this industry and is highly dependent on a shared vision and a core business paradigm in the supply chain with extensive participation, coordination and commitment of all firms. As such, the sustainable development of this industry extends beyond organizational boundaries and involves multiple parties and various considerations. These include eth ical sourcing, corporate socia l responsibili ty at the chain level and green supply chain practices. This paper investigates the integrative efforts of firms operating in Australia's food supply chains for sustainability. We develop a framework to assess supply chain integration and its impact on the three areas of sustainability. Based on the literature, we also examine if environmental and social sustainability practices affect the performance or economic sustalnability of firms. Our findings provide theoretical, academic and practical considerations in the field of operations and supply chain management. It also offers opportunities for the Australian food industry in enhancing their capabilities for more effective sustainable development especially through integrative efforts.
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Copyright 2013 Josef Eul Verlag GmbH, Lohmar, Koln