SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTION TO ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

First author: STAN Sebastian-Emanuel (sebastian.stan@armyacademy.ro)
Affiliation: ”Nicolae Balcescu” Land Forces Academy Sibiu
Second author: GIURGIU Tiberiu (giurgiu.tiberiu@armyacademy.ro)
Affiliation: ”Nicolae Balcescu” Land Forces Academy Sibiu
Third author: TODĂRIȚĂ Elida (todarita.elida@armyacademy.ro)
Affiliation: ”Nicolae Balcescu” Land Forces Academy Sibiu
Fourth author: TRIF Robert-Cristian (trif.robert.cristian@gmail.com)
Affiliation: ”Nicolae Balcescu” Land Forces Academy Sibiu

Abstract:

Sustainability is an element that is increasingly considered within the organisation. Therefore, the aim of this scientific article is to explore the contributions of supply chain management (SCM) to organisational sustainability. The study was based on a closed-ended question distributed to strategic managers from eleven business sectors, and the answers to this question were selected according to our objectives and grouped to generate six questions that were applied through a questionnaire to a total of 220 companies from the three economic sectors, companies that have implemented sustainable SCM practices. The main findings from the descriptive analysis used for the data show that sustainability practices integrated into SCM, such as sustainable sourcing, green design, and supply chain loop. Improving relationships with suppliers and customers by promoting closed-loop corporate social responsibility (CSR) values has a positive impact on organisational sustainability. These practices reduce environmental impact, improve financial performance, enhance reputation, and increase stakeholder satisfaction. The main conclusion of this study is that the adoption of sustainable SCM practices is critical to organisational sustainability. Organisations must prioritise sustainability in their SCM decisions to ensure their long-term success.

Keywords: sustainable supply chain management, organizational sustainability, corporate social responsibility

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54989/msd-2023-0007
Pages: 47 - 54
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Publication date: June, 2023

STAN Sebastian-Emanuel & GIURGIU Tiberiu & TODĂRIȚĂ Elida & TRIF Robert-Cristian, 2023. "SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTION TO ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY", Management of Sustainable Development, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 15(1), pages 47-54, June. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54989/msd-2023-0007