CONTRIBUTION OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TO THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARRY
Stakeholders are influence on company’s supply chain in many ways, and sustainability is one of the important dimension and very interesting for discussion. The aim of this paper was to address the sustainability aspects within purchasing and supply chain management (SSCM) and to identify the actions companies are using against the modern slavery. To capture both theoretical and practical dimensions, research consisted of two phases - literature review and company (Amazon and Asda) review. Findings are indicating that the focus of both theoretical and practical communities is on the synergy and alignment of economic, environmental and social aspects. Significant reputational benefits could be achieved with the application of SSCM practices, which is clearly presented through the Amazon and Asda initiatives. To achieve sustainable objectives, companies must collaborate and work closely with suppliers. In terms of modern slavery, it is evident that companies recognized the need for the structural approach in dealing with that issue. The actual question is how much they are succeeding in putting those policies in practice.

CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARRY 1
1. INTRODUCTION 2
2. LITERATURE REVIEW 2
3. COMPANIES OVERVIEW 4
3.1. Amazon 4
3.2. Asda 4
4. FINDINGS 5
4.1. Amazon analysis 5
4.2. Asda analysis 6
5. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION 7
REFERENCE LIST 8
REFLECTION 11

1. INTRODUCTION
Nowadays, markets are characterized by strong competition and constant changes. In that situation, supply chains are struggling to survive and fulfil stakeholder’s requirements (Kopecka et. al, 2010). Stakeholders could influence on company’s supply chain in many ways, and one of the important aspect for them is the sustainability (Meixell & Luoma, 2015).

This paper aims to address the contribution of the purchasing and supply chain management to the triple bottom line (economy, environment, social). It focuses on and evaluates the efforts that Amazon and Asda companies are giving towards the alignment and fulfillment of objectives of these three aspects. Paper also highlights the actions two chosen companies are taking against the modern slavery. The rest of the paper is organized as follows. Section 2 provides the overview of the literature and frameworks for sustainability within supply chain

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