Managing unintended consequences in sustainable supply chains

James, Steffan 2026. Managing unintended consequences in sustainable supply chains. Presented at: 2026 POMS International Conference Sweden: Transformation in Times of Geopolitical Tensions, Sustainability Challenges, and Digitalization, Stockholm, Sweden, 23-25 June 2026.

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Abstract

Sustainability initiatives in supply chains frequently generate unintended consequences that can undermine environmental and social objectives. This study examines how such consequences emerge and how they can be managed in complex supply chain systems. Drawing on systems theory and research on unintended consequences, the paper conceptualises supply chains as complex adaptive systems where interventions propagate effects across spatial and temporal boundaries in a panarchic way. Using qualitative longitudinal case research, the study analyses how consequences emerge over time. The findings develop a systems-based framework for anticipating, identifying, and managing unintended consequences, contributing to sustainable supply chain management.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item - unpublished
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Schools > Business (Including Economics)
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2026 08:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/188696

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