Supply Chain Sustainability in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

This book examines the sustainability of supply chains in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), focusing specifically on the developed and emerging economies of the UK and India. Drawing on contributions from experts in the field and examining case studies from a range of countries including Thailand, Bangladesh, France, Spain, Austria, and Greece, this book provides researchers and industry practitioners with guidance on how to make SMEs more sustainable through appropriate trade-off between economic, environmental and social aspects. Over the course of the book the authors examine the current state of sustainable supply chain practices, highlight the key issues and challenges, and identify critical success factors across different industries and geographical locations. They also explore how supply chain carbon footprints and effectiveness are measured and navigate the delicate balance between reducing the carbon footprint whilst still ensuring enhanced productivity. Finally, the book reflects on how the circular economy model might facilitate higher sustainability of SMEs. Supply Chain Sustainability in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises will be of great interest to scholars and practitioners of supply chain management and sustainable business--

Author: Prasanta Kumar Dey, Soumyadeb Chowdhury, Chrisovalantis Malesios

Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: May 27, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 103231009X

ISBN-13: 9781032310091