Purpose – In business activities and transactions the focus is often on tangible figures, although “soft” factors are often equally or more important. Environmental and social management schemes identify related intangibles in business operations, making them subject to fact‐based...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the concept of “transformative business sustainability”. “Business sustainability” refers the total effort of a company – including its demand and supply chain network – to reduce the impact on the Earth's life‐ and eco‐systems...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the future development of the transport sector in Europe. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on published sources of information and some expert views, the paper considers trends, drivers of change, possible scenarios and policy issues....

Organizations realize that a strong supporting logistics or electronic logistics (e‐logistics) function is an important organizational offering from both the commercial and the consumer perspective. The implications of e‐logistics models and practices cover the forward and reverse logistics...

Purpose – This conceptual paper aims to examine the notion that supply chain integration is an extension and application of vertical integration theory. Design/methodology/approach – The paper initially defines a foundation in the supply chain and vertical integration literature, with...

Purpose – The paper's aim is to develop a closed‐loop supply chain orientation as a strategic alternative available to supply chain organizations seeking competitive advantage in a setting that puts a premium on socially responsible decisions. Design/methodology/approach – The literature...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to conceptualise a structural model of natural resource based green supply chain management (GSCM), and its relationship, with an indication of cause and effect, to relevant performance measures and drivers. Design/methodology/approach – The literature,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual framework to assist tourism planners to assess and respond to the negative consequences of tourism development. Design/methodology/approach – Proposes a collaborative, community‐based approach for tourism development. Findings...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept and context of spiritual leadership in secular organizational contexts and to highlight some ways in which spiritual leadership relates to other existing value‐based theories such as transformational, servant and the emerging...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe an initial seed of anti‐climate change management (ACCM) in business practices and theory generation. Design/methodology/approach – An approach of ACCM is coined and a framework is outlined. Findings – Two interconnected levels of ACCM...