Abstract
In this paper, we first define sustainable supply chain, and its value, as a paradigm which pursues the maximization of supply chain profitability while taking its environmental and societal responsibilities. Secondly, we compare the supply chain surplus between the conventional and sustainable supply chains by means of adopting the basic economic analysis based on the concept of externality and social surplus in welfare economics. Through the proposed analysis, we show the possibility of sustainable supply chains which can provide more supply chain surplus to the companies. Finally, some limitations of this paper and future research directions are also presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5-23 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 Jun |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Acknowledgments This work was supported by the Korea Research Foundation Grant funded by the Korean Government (MOEHRD, Basic Research Promotion Fund) (KRF-2007-341-D00310).
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Management Science and Operations Research
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
