Towards supply chain transparency - Erik Jongbloed

Erik Jongbloed - Team 4

Description

With the increase of the ‘power of the consumer’ and the increased concerns about the environmental impact of consumption patterns in the advanced societies, companies are increasingly challenged on their ESG impact and performance. Origins of ingredients and methods of construction and manufacturing are scrutinized and publicly evaluated – and even lead to boycotting and serious reputational damage for organizations. Technological developments and advances in digital communication allow for a more activist stance against those organizations that do not make visible efforts to act responsible.

Enablers

Blockchain technology allow consumers to track exactly where components of products originate from. Digital communication technology. Awareness of the impact that organizations have on the environment (in the broadest sense of the word).

Inhibitors

Global versus local sourcing and supply chain management. Transparency versus competitive advantage.

Paradigms

Shift from Supply chain and manufacturing as a means of competitive advantage towards Distribution. The power and influence of consumers and reputational risk.

Experts

Patagonia Unilever

Timing

2015 - 2030

Web Resources

https://hbr.org/2019/08/what-supply-chain-transparency-really-means https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JMTM-03-2019-0118/full/html?skipTracking=true&utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Journal_of_Manufacturing_Technology_Management_TrendMD_0&WT.mc_id=Emerald_TrendMD_0