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The degree of stakeholder influences and risks in sustainable supply chains: a systematic literature review

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|Aug 2022

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The four stages of a systematic research design. Adapted from Tranfield et al. (2003).
The four stages of a systematic research design. Adapted from Tranfield et al. (2003).

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PRISMA Methodology
PRISMA Methodology

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Publication Period (9-year period)
Publication Period (9-year period)

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Industry Distribution.Source: Authors’ analysis.
Industry Distribution.Source: Authors’ analysis.

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Methodological Approach used.Source: Authors’ analysis.
Methodological Approach used.Source: Authors’ analysis.

Taxonomy Table

TitleAuthor(s)/Publication YearSource/JournalPurposeMethodological ApproachIndustryMain Contributions/Findings
A Delphi-based risk analysis—Identifying and assessing future challenges for supply chain security in a multi-stakeholder environmentMarkmann, C., Darkow, I.L., and von der Gracht, H. (2013)Technological Forecasting and Social ChangeTo contribute to risk analysis in a fivefold method: (i) Detecting and quantifying risks; (ii) assessing stakeholder perceptions and world-views; (iii) promoting global communication process; (iv) recognizing weak signals, outlier viewpoints, and wildcards; (v) and aiding risk scenario building.Mixed-method approach (Delphi-research method)UnnamedHighlighted the usefulness of the Delphi-method to close the research gap of empirical support in identifying and analysing risk in a global environment, determining relevant topics and stakeholder estimations expected to be relevant in the future.
A multi-stakeholders view of the barriers of social sustainability in healthcare supply chains: Analytic hierarchy process approachHussain M., Khan M., Ajmal M., Sheikh K.S., and Ahamat A. (2019)Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy JournalTo make contributions to the healthcare industry by creating a model for identifying, categorising, and prioritizing social sustainability barriers.Mixed-method approach (exploratory survey tool and Analytical Hierarchy Process [AHP])HealthcareUsed a structured social sustainability framework to identify stakeholder disparity at 3 priority levels from 34 barriers to social sustainability to demonstrate relevance to the industry and determine risk mitigation priorities to address these barriers in the field.
A stakeholder perspective of social sustainability measurement in healthcare supply chain managementKhosravi F., and Izbirak G. (2019)Sustainable Cities and SocietyTo quantify the social sustainability of majority of health supply chain players.Quantitative approach (stochastic exponential distribution model)HealthcareEstablished a framework applicable across all supply chain systems to measure social sustainability levels to assist managers and advocate fairness and good values among stakeholders.
A stakeholders’ perspective on barriers to adopt sustainable practices in MSME supply chain: Issues and challenges in the textile sectorPanigrahi S.S., and Rao N.S. (2018)Research Journal of Textile and ApparelTo assess the pressures and challenges to integrating sustainable supply chain practices (SSCP) across Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Quantitative approach (Interpretive structural modelling [ISM])TextileDeveloped a framework that enables textile MSMEs to integrate Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM).
A supply chain perspective of stakeholder identification as a tool for responsible policy and decision-makingFritz M.M.C., Rauter R., Baumgartner R.J., and Dentchev N. (2018)Environmental Science & PolicyTo support businesses, researchers, governments etc. to achieve long-term sustainability objectives by identifying stakeholders from a supply chain viewpoint.Qualitative approach (Supply Chain-Oriented Process to Identify Stakeholders; [SCOPIS])UnnamedDeveloped an easily replicable 9-step process to enable managers identify stakeholders from a Supply Chain Perspective to reduce bias, omission and enhance knowledge on stakeholders.
Ameliorating food loss and waste in the supply chain through multi-stakeholder collaborationBhattacharya A., and Fayezi S. (2021)Industrial Marketing ManagementTo expand systems for multi-stakeholder cooperation to minimize food loss and waste (FLW) across supply chains by combining the discussion of collaborative supply chain interactions with stakeholder theory.Multi-method approach (systematic literature review; [SLR], and secondary case studies)UnnamedElaborated multi-stakeholder collaboration conceptualized in a framework to promote collaborative orientation across vertical and horizontal cooperation, which helps to reduce FLW across the food supply chain and advances knowledge to support stakeholders.
Analysing the impact of environmental collaboration among supply chain stakeholders on a firm's sustainable performanceAhmed W., Ashraf M.S., Khan S.A., Kusi-Sarpong S., and Arhin F.K., Kusi-Sarpong H., Najmi A. (2020)Operations Management ResearchTo examine the influence and impact of stakeholder pressures on a firm's sustainability performance and attitude to green practices within the supply chain.Quantitative approach (structural equation modelling technique)ManufacturingDemonstrated that stakeholder and regulatory forces drive green practices in the supply chain, while a firm's green performance is enhanced by systematic coordination in the form of collaboration and monitoring.
Antecedents of closed-loop supply chain in emerging economies: A conceptual framework using stakeholder's perspectiveGaur J., and Mani V. (2018)Resources, Conservation and RecyclingTo establish a conceptual model for analysing the risks and opportunities faced by commercial enterprises operating closed loop supply chains (CLSCs)Mixed-method approach (SLR and content analysis)UnnamedIdentified 7 drivers that influence the performance of a firm and proposed a framework as a roadmap to firms to evaluate their circumstances and formulate suitable CLSC initiatives.
Can Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives Improve Global Supply Chains? Improving Deliberative Capacity with a Stakeholder OrientationSoundararajan V., Brown J.A., and Wicks A.C. (2019)Business Ethics QuarterlyTo examine the notion of multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) and illustrate their potential to encourage participation in initiatives over time.Qualitative approachUnnamedDeveloped a framework to address the barriers that limit the success of MSIs and outlined conditions to encourage participation.
Challenges for sustainable supply chain management: When stakeholder collaboration becomes conducive to corruptionSilvestre B.S., Monteiro M.S., Viana F.L.E., de Sousa-Filho J.M. (2018)Journal of Cleaner ProductionTo explore in the supply chain causes, dynamics, and effects of corruption in Brazil.Qualitative approachUnnamedExplored the link between theoretical foundations and empirical results to contribute to theories, policies, and practices in four-fold method.
Changing approaches to child labour in global supply chains: exploring the influence of multi-stakeholder partnerships and the United Nations guiding principles on business and human rightsBoersma, M. (2017)University of New South Wales Law JournalTo identify most effective contemporary approaches to child labour by civil society organisations, exploring how United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and multi-stakeholder partnerships can be connected.Qualitative approach (Interviews)UnnamedRecognised that effective child labour approaches are characterized by organisations’ collaboration with a variety of stakeholders that are contextually and globally based on consideration of local conditions and broader human rights and concentrate on preventing and remedying them.
Corporate motives for multi-stakeholder collaboration—corporate social responsibility in the electronics supply chainsAirike P.-E., Rotter J.P., and Mark-Herbert C. (2016)Journal of Cleaner ProductionTo resolve complicated social responsibility concerns in global supply networks.Qualitative approachElectronicsEnhanced knowledge of solution mechanisms in conflict minerals and gave a fresh idea of the function of cooperation in promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability-related research.
Creating integral value for stakeholders in closed loop supply chainsSchenkel M., Krikke H., Caniëls M.C.J., der Laan E.V. (2015)Journal of Purchasing and Supply ManagementTo conduct comprehensive value generation research in CLSCs, identifying several forms of corporate value, strategic success criteria and numerous stakeholders involved in CLSC operations.Qualitative approachUnnamedCLSC operations generate opportunities to decrease risks for the main company and its stakeholders, main and secondary.The sharing and stakeholder relations within and across organisations enhance the generation of value by affecting strategic success elements e.g., product design, customer service etc.
Developing a theory of focal company business sustainability efforts in connection with supply chain stakeholdersSvensson G., Ferro C., Hogevold N., Padin C., and Sosa Varela J.C. (2018)Supply Chain ManagementTo evaluate the structural characteristics and related consideration of upstream, downstream, market and society stakeholders of stakeholder research models for focus business sustainability.Quantitative approach (partial least squares—structural equation modelling [PLS-SEM])UnnamedContributed to understanding and anticipation concerns of external stakeholders in the endeavour to sustainable business operations.
Do stakeholder pressures influence green supply chain practices? Exploring the mediating role of top management commitmentKitsis A.M., and Chen I.J. (2021)Journal of Cleaner ProductionTo examine the key role green practices play in converting internal and external motivators as well as pressure from stakeholders and top management commitment (TMC) into superior economic and environment results.Quantitative approach (structural equation modelling [SEM])UnnamedIdentified TMC as a key part in translating stakeholder concerns into green practices that improve company economic and environmental performance.
Does stakeholder pressure matter in adopting sustainable supply chain initiatives? Insights from agro-based processing industryAzam T., Wang S., Mohsin M., Nazam M., Hashim M., Baig S.A., Zia-Ur-Rehman M. (2021)Sustainability (Switzerland)To suggest and prioritise feasible solutions to optimize the effectiveness of the supply chain.Quantitative approach (fuzzy-analytical hierarchy process [F-AHP-TOPSIS])Pakistan agro-based processingEstablished barrier identification as a technique that develops environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and commercially viable solutions on a long-term basis.Identified that the development of appropriate procurement cycle measures and vendor assessment during purchasing helps achieve sustainability.
EMERGING DISCOURSE INCUBATOR: Delivering Transformational Change: Aligning Supply Chains and Stakeholders in Non-Governmental OrganisationsGualandris J., and Klassen R.D. (2018)Journal of Supply Chain ManagementTo investigate how interventions are provided, followed by an examination of how international non-governmental organisations’ (INGOs) supply chains must be matched.Qualitative approachFoodConsidered specific differentiation techniques and coordination mechanisms to the varied supply chain designs.
Examining the role of stakeholder pressure and knowledge management on supply chain risk and demand responsivenessCantor D.E., Blackhurst J., Pan M., and Crum M. (2014)International Journal of Logistics ManagementTo examine how stakeholder pressure affects a company's risk management activities.Quantitative approach (structural equation modelling [SEM])UnnamedIdentified stakeholder pressure to have an impact on how companies acquire knowledge and information, and the company's capacity to extract advantages from its risk mitigation operations is strongly linked to its collaborative planning efforts with suppliers and will be more responsive to consumer demand.
Exploring the feasibility of introducing electric freight vehicles in the short food supply chain: A multi-stakeholder approachGalati A., Giacomarra M., Concialdi P., Crescimanno M. (2021)Case Studies on Transport PolicyTo explore the challenges and opportunities for adopting electric freight trucks in short food supply chains (SFSCs) and the availability at system level of a unified strategy that might promote adoption.Qualitative approach (systems innovation)Food supplyIdentified that applying a multi-stakeholder approach to current misalignments between market demand and supply requirements may be remedied by employing electric freight trucks as a workable option for entrepreneurs from SFSC.
Exploring the influence of supply chain collaboration on supply chain visibility, stakeholder trust, environmental and financial performances: a partial least square approachBaah C., Acquah I.S.K., and Ofori D. (2021)BenchmarkingAn International JournalTo investigate the predictive significance of supply chain cooperation and how it impacts the visibility of stakeholder confidence, supply chain, environmental and financial outcomes.Quantitative approach (partial least squares–structural equation modelling [PLS-SEM])ManufacturingIdentified that restructured supply chain partnerships enhance partnerships results in loyalty and trust and enhances environmental and competitive advantages.
Extending the supply chain visibility boundary: Utilizing stakeholders for identifying supply chain sustainability risksBusse C., Schleper M.C., Weilenmann J., Wagner S.M. (2017)International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics ManagementTo explore how low-visibility buyers may use their network to uncover major SCSR.Qualitative approach (design science)FoodDeveloped a procedural model to demonstrate the efficacy of proactively using knowledge into SCSR supervision in order to detect SCSR areas.Contributed to the method of prioritizing stakeholder anticipations the purchasing organisations encounter in internationally dispersed supply chain environments.
Framework of Stakeholder Reactions on Sustainability Risk Mitigation Practices and Sustainability Performance in Supply ChainsMultaharju, S. (2016)Operations and Supply Chain ManagementAn International JournalTo examine how focus firms and their SC sustainable performance might affect stakeholder reactions.Qualitative approach (SLR)UnnamedDeveloped a theoretical framework and proposals for attainment of sustainability and stakeholder responses to real approaches.
How Corporate Social Responsibility and External Stakeholder Concerns Affect Green Supply Chain Cooperation among Manufacturers: An Interpretive Structural Modeling AnalysisHuang X., Yang S., and Shi X. (2021)Sustain-abilityTo discover and understand the most significant environmental impacts with supply chain partners and how these might contribute to improved environmental performance throughout the supply chain.Quantitative approach (ISM)ManufacturingProvided insight on the relative relevance of 19 factors and their interdependencies to support grater interaction with supply chain partners for further enhanced environmental results.Proposed that government or community financial incentives and environmental regulatory pressures play an important role in cooperating with green supply chains.
Impacts of stakeholder influences and dynamic capabilities on the sustainability performance of supply chains: a system dynamics modelRebs T., Thiel D., Brandenburg M., and Seuring S. (2019)Journal of Business EconomicsTo investigate the implications of stakeholder influences on SSCM performanceQuantitative approach (Systems Dynamics [SD] model)FoodIdentified that strong stakeholder pressure and stronger external stakeholder pressure contributes to higher SSCM performance and this is supported by a solid management of SSCM implementation.
Integration with Secondary Stakeholders and Its Relationship with Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in Colombian SMESQuiroga-Calderon, L.M., Mejia-Salazar, I.S., Moreno-Mantilla, C.E., and Loaiza-Ramirez, J.P. (2018)European Journal of Sustainable DevelopmentTo investigate whether the integration of companies and external stakeholders is impacted by practices of green supply chain management (GSCM) and increasingly innovative technologies, e.g., redefining the strategics of a supply chain.Mixed-method approach (exploratory factor analysis [EFA] and lineal regression analysis)UnnamedEstablished that community integration from the perspective of stakeholder integration has a beneficial impact on the implementation of GSCM techniques and disruptive technologies in the context of an emerging economy.
Perceptions of stakeholder pressure for supply-chain social responsibility and information disclosure by state-owned enterprisesSánchez R.G., Bolívar M.P.R., and Hernández A.M.L. (2017)International Journal of Logistics ManagementTo analyse the impact on state-owned enterprise management (SOE's) on stakeholders’ opinions of the necessity to establish socially responsible supply chain policies and to provide information about CSR.Mixed-method approach (structured questionnaire and structural equation modelling [SEM])UnnamedValidated the notion that stakeholders maintain a favourable influence on organisational forecasting and may create awareness and promote the adoption of sustainable policies in the supply chain of enterprises.
Reactive and proactive pathways to sustainable apparel supply chains: Manufacturer's perspective on stakeholder salience and organisational learning toward responsible managementRoy V., Silvestre B.S., and Singh S. (2020)International Journal of Production EconomicsTo examine the importance of stakeholders to apparel makers in emerging economies as well as their efforts to learn about sustainability.Qualitative approachApparelIdentified that stakeholder demands are widely acknowledged as significant triggers for the formation of long-term supply networks and the proactive paths of SSCM (purposeful and rigorous efforts) extend the perspective of sustainability learning in supply chains even further.
Stakeholder management in reverse supply chains — The ranking of reverse supply chains entities upon requirements’ fulfilmentNestic S., Ljepava N., and Aleksic A. (2018)International Journal for Quality ResearchTo rank reverse supply chain (RSC) organisations based on the fulfilment of key stakeholders’ criteria.Mixed-method approach (stakeholder analysis and fuzzy Delphi method)UnnamedProposed a model to assess the importance of stakeholders’ requirements as part of managing relationships with important stakeholders, allowing RSC entities explicitly or implicitly address organisation challenges and enhance their public image while respecting their stakeholder criteria.
Stakeholder management in sustainable supply chains: A case study of the bioenergy industrySiems E., and Seuring S. (2021)Business Strategy and the EnvironmentTo contribute to the theoretical debate on stakeholder management methods in SSCM.Qualitative approach (interviews and content analysis)Chile BioenergySuggested that management of stakeholders incorporates several approaches to exchange, address and assess stakeholder problems at internal and external level to obtain legitimacy.Proposed that the integration of stakeholders can lead to greater sustainability.
Stakeholder pressure in sustainable supply chain management: A systematic reviewMeixell, M.J., and Luoma, P. (2015)International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics ManagementTo sum up and examine the method in which the demands of stakeholders might impact the sustainability of the supply chain.Qualitative approach (SLR)UnnamedArgued that certain stakeholders and their pressure can influence SSCM differently and at 3 levels and in the development of sustainable supply
Stakeholder-Associated Life Cycle Risks in Construction Supply ChainKoc K., and Gurgun A.P. (2021)Journal of Management in EngineeringTo analyze life cycle and stakeholders SC risks in construction projects.Qualitative approach (SLR and content analysis)ConstructionIdentified the efforts of primary contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers as heavily dependent on effective practices in the supply chain, providing possible risks at each phase of the life cycle of SCs.
Stakeholder-Associated Supply Chain Risks and Their Interactions in a Prefabricated Building Project in Hong KongLuo L., Qiping Shen G., Xu G., Liu Y., and Wang Y. (2019)Journal of Management in EngineeringTo recognize dynamic risk interdependence and related stakeholders in Supply Chain Risks (SCRs).Quantitative approach (Social Network Analysis [SNA])ConstructionAddressed the restrictions of standard static risk analysis by taking account of connected stakeholders and dynamic risk interactions, offering a fuller understanding of the SCRs in prefabricated building projects (PBP).
Stakeholders and socially responsible supply chain management: the moderating role of internationalizationDamert M., Koep L., Guenther E., and Morris J. (2020)Sustain-ability Accounting, Management and Policy JournalTo evaluate the impact on the application of socially responsible supply chain management (SR-SCM) practices on demands from stakeholder situated in the origin country as well as degree of corporate diversification.Qualitative approachUnnamedIdentified the varied efficacy of stakeholder demands to facilitate socially acceptable behaviours in terms of strategic aspect of SR-SCM and the typical stakeholder.Highlighted that more globalized companies tend to embrace more SR-SCM techniques, disregarding home country stakeholders with increasing internationalization.
Stakeholders’ involvement in green supply chain: a perspective of blockchain iot-integrated architectureRane S.B., Thakker S.V., and Kant R. (2020)Management of Environmental QualityTo investigate the engagement of stakeholders in the greening of the SC, as well as to identify use cases for professionals and practitioners who adopt high tech to promote stakeholder participation.Mixed-method approach (literature survey, interviews and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory; [DEMA-TEL] method)AutomobileIdentified and analysed the key Critical Success Factors (CSFs) that allow successful stakeholder engagement in the creation of a green supply chain.
Stakeholders’ management approaches in construction supply chain: A new perspective of stakeholder's theoryShahbaz M.S., Chandio A.F., Oad M., Ahmed A., and Ullah R. (2018)International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and TechnologyTo assess the relationship between the performance of the supply chain and three ways to stakeholder management, i.e., supplier relationship (SR), customer relationships (CS), and risk and reward sharing (RRS).Quantitative approachConstructionFound that the positives and substantial impacts on the performance of the supply chain are to be in all stakeholder management techniques (i.e., SR, CS, and RRS).
Sustainability assessment in automotive and electronics supply chains—A set of indicators defined in a multi-stakeholder approachSchöggl J.-P., Fritz M.M.C., and Baumgartner R.J. (2016)Sustainability (Switzerland)To conduct a literature review on supply chain sustainability assessment.Qualitative approachAutomotive and electronicsFindings served as the underpinning for SSCM, based on genuine information obtained from associates across the whole SC.
Sustainable evaluation and verification in supply chains: Aligning and leveraging accountability to stakeholdersGualandris J., Klassen R.D., Vachon S., and Kalchschmidt M. (2015)Journal of Operations ManagementTo synthesize a model of how companies may deal with responsibilities in their supply chain for sustainable concerns.Qualitative approach (sustainable evaluation and verification method)UnnamedSupported the inclusiveness in promoting external transparency in an extended supply chain through the effective public sharing of information on material.
Sustainable supply chain management in stakeholders: supporting from sustainable supply and process management in the healthcare industry in VietnamTseng M.-L., Ha H.M., Lim M.K., Wu K.-J., and Iranmanesh M. (2020)International Journal of LogisticsResearch and ApplicationsTo promote the long-term development of healthcare business by recommending appropriate activities for supply chain players.Quantitative approach (fuzzy Delphi method)HealthCareProvided qualities that best support SSCM and may be utilized as practical instruments to establish plans which fulfil the requirements of the stakeholders.
Sustainability supply chain management—The influence of local stakeholder expectations in China's agri-food industryKao, P.T., Redekop, W.H., and Mark-Herbert, C. (2012)Journal on Chain and Network ScienceTo inquire into multinational food processors and how they execute SSCM activities and how stakeholder influences may impact them in growing markets like China.Qualitative approach (case-study approach)Agri-FoodIdentified that SSCM practices developed by companies breaking into emerging markets are heavily influenced by local stakeholder expectations and not only utilised food input.
The hidden cost of phosphate fertilizers: Mapping multi-stakeholder supply chain risks and impacts from mine to forkCordell D., Turner A., and Chong J. (2015)Global Change Peace & SecurityTo contribute towards understanding the consequences of phosphorous by identifying and discussing the nature of the phosphorus supply chain concerns and its transfer to various stakeholders.Mixed-method approach (RapAgRisk framework)PhosphorousIdentified the danger and consequences of the phosphorous supply chain along with wide and diversified risks.Proposed that the supply chain and its stakeholder must be nimble and proactive to manage both recognized as well as unanticipated risks.
The Influence of External and Internal Stakeholder Pressures on the Implementation of Upstream Environmental Supply Chain PracticesGraham S. (2020)Business and SocietyTo inquire into the influence of internal and external antecedents on upstream environmental practices, both separately and in combination.Quantitative approach (multiple hierarchical regression analysis)FoodDemonstrated the practical execution and implementation of a motivated environmental plan through three environmental supplier practices and competitive stakeholder pressure.
The Relationship Between Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Pressure and Corporate Sustainability PerformanceWolf J. (2014)Journal of Business EthicsTo dispute a primary perspective of SSCM as a reaction to pressures form external parties, as advocated by famous media instances.Quantitative approach (sustainalytics)UnnamedContended that when organisations adopt SSCM tactics and practices, they do so largely in response to external forces such as non-governmental organisation activity or governmental regulation.Identified a recent viewpoint on SSCM that companies see SSCM as providing benefits other than simply meeting the expectations of external stakeholders.
The stakeholder's pressure and environmental supply chain: Does environmental training matter in Thai sports manufacturing firms?Somjai S., Rattamanee K., Thongdonpum K., and Jermsittiparsert K. (2019)Journal of Human Sport and ExerciseTo investigate how stakeholder pressure affects environmental supply chain practices.Quantitative approach (structured equation modelling-partial least squares; [SEM-PLS])Sports ManufacturingRegulatory governance and market stakeholders (MRKTS) are critical for adopting Environmental Supply Chain Management (ESCM) procedures and the utilization of environmental training will result in larger ESCM efforts than the case of independently utilizing stakeholder governance mechanisms as strong pressure.
Towards Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains—Innovation, Multi-stakeholder Approach, and GovernanceGurzawska A. (2020)Philosophy of ManagementTo conduct an examination into possible options for effective SSCM to broaden the realm of conscientious decision-making and give conceptual explanation to aid subsequent study in this area.Qualitative approachUnnamedSC stakeholders should employ new organizing and technology solutions to increase accountability and sustainability, providing more opportunities for monitoring and control, performance, and feedback among SC third parties.
Validating a framework of stakeholders in connection to business sustainability efforts in supply chainsFerro C., Padin C., Svensson G., Sosa Varela J.C., Wagner B., and Høgevold N.M. (2017)Journal of Business & Industrial MarketingTo determine the extent of sustainability efforts within company operations and organisational networks, the market, and the public.Mixed-method approach (questionnaire survey and exploratory factor analysis)UnnamedShowed that in firms’ business sustainability initiatives, stakeholders inside the core company, industry, and public stakeholders are more valued than implicit preceding and subsequent stakeholders in SCs.
Voluntary Governance Mechanisms in Global Supply Chains: Beyond CSR to a Stakeholder Utility PerspectiveSoundararajan V., and Brown J.A. (2016)Journal of Business EthicsTo examine and highlight poor working conditions from the standpoint of suppliers and subcontractors from developing nations.Qualitative approachUnnamedImplied that implementing CSR/SCM methods in underdeveloped nations would remain unsuccessful without significant improvements to processes promoting and utilizing voluntary governance mechanisms in the global supply chain.

SLR Summary

Main topicCategoryAuthorsKey contributions
Fulfilment of stakeholder requirements, indicating critical impact of stakeholder interests while considering stakeholders and connected risks.Performance: Influence & RiskRebs et al, (2019); Azam et al. (2021); Baah (2021); Gaur and Mani (2018); Shahbaz et al. (2018); Meixell and Luoma (2015); Nestic (2018); Ahmed et al. (2020); Busse et al. (2017); Markmann et al. (2013); Boersma (2017); Schenkel et al. (2015); Kitsis and Chen (2021); Cantor et al. (2014); Huang et al. (2021); Sánchez et al. (2017); Koc and Gurgun (2021); Luo et al. (2019); Damert et al. (2020); Shahbaz et al. (2018); Tseng et al. (2020); Wolf (2014); Gurzawska (2020); Ferro et al. (2017)Articles in this category suggest that organisations in a bid to increase accountability and sustainability should employ new organising and technology solutions that provide more opportunities for understanding the degree of stakeholder influences and risks; monitoring, assessing, and efficiently communicating among supply chain stakeholders.
Models that assess the importance of stakeholder interests and risks on business caseFrameworks, Systems and ProcessesQuiroga-Calderon et al. (2017); Roy and Singh (2020); Siems and Seuring (2021); Hussain et al. (2019); Khosravi and Izbirak (2019); Panigrahi and Rao (2018); Fritz et al. (2018); Bhattacharya and Fayezi (2021); Gaur and Mani (2018); Soundararajan et al. (2019); Silvestre et al. (2018); Airike et al. (2016); Svensson et al. (2018); Gualandris and Klassen (2018); Galati et al. (2021); Busse et al. (2017); Multaharju (2016); Rane et al. (2020); Schöggl et al. (2016); Gualandris et al. (2015); Cordell et al. (2015); Graham (2020); Somjai et al. (2019); Soundararajan and Brown (2016)Articles in this category recommend practical frameworks, systems, and processes to verify measures that consider connected stakeholders, their influences, and associated risks.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijcm-2022-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2449-8939 | Journal ISSN: 2449-8920
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