Examining the effects of stakeholder forces on sustainable practices in the Bangladeshi garment industry

Julie, Sharmin, Potter, Andrew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3157-9735 and Geng, Ruoqi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8183-7379 2024. Examining the effects of stakeholder forces on sustainable practices in the Bangladeshi garment industry. Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain 12 , 100162. 10.1016/j.clscn.2024.100162

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Abstract

This paper aims to explore the current stakeholder forces for sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) in the Bangladeshi garment industry. The focal point is identifying which stakeholder forces could enhance sustainable practices in the factory premises, and whether there are conflicting forces which might obstruct the sustainable practices. A qualitative research design is adopted, drawing on data from 37 semi-structured interviews with stakeholders related to garment manufacturing. Thematic analysis conceptually guides the analytical process. The findings demonstrate the supporting and hindering forces currently influencing the garment industry in Bangladesh. This paper also identifies three conflicting forces relating to economic gain, employee empowerment and global image, where trade-offs towards SSCM implementation exist. This study extends existing research relating to SSCM within the garment industry of Bangladesh, identifying differences between different stakeholder groups and recognising the conflicting forces that exist.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	2772-3909
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	15 July 2024
Date of Acceptance:	14 June 2024
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2024 10:40
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/170600

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