Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the evolution from corporate social responsibility to supply chain responsibility via the examination of Waitrose, a leading UK food retailer. These two concepts differ substantially and illustrate contrasting approaches in terms of social...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop understanding of the role of small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in relation to sustainable supply chain management, i.e. how corporate social responsibility (CSR) is integrated in their relationship with customers and suppliers....

Purpose – In the supply chain context, professionals manage various risks that have the potential to disrupt supplies. Surprisingly, one kind of risk is often overlooked: reputational risk. It is critical to recognise the risk potential that impacts on the reputation of the organisation....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess elements that affect social responsibility in supply chains and beyond. The elements are classified into drivers, facilitators and inhibitors. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents an assessment of supply chain management research...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of supplier selection activities in a service sector organisation in Nigeria. It aims to examine the role of normative forces within the context of Institutional Theory. Design/methodology/approach – A single case study approach...

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the link between a sustainable supply chain and companies’ financial performance (FP) and provide empirical evidence about the relationship between these two constructs. This link is an important, but still unclear, subject....

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explain the strategy and policy being led by Peter Kelly, Head of the Financial Inclusion Team at Barclays. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is an interview with Peter Kelly. Findings – As head of Financial Inclusion for Barclays, Peter is...

Purpose – This paper offers a review and summary of a research paper on exploring underserved markets, which concentrates on Citibank and Manpower. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments. Findings – In 2009 the...