Sustainable supply chain management in tourism

Font, X, Tapper, R, Schwartz, K and Kornilaki, M (2008) Sustainable supply chain management in tourism Business Strategy and the Environment, 17 (4). pp. 260-271.

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Abstract

Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) encapsulates the trend to use purchasing policies and practices to facilitate sustainable development at the tourist destination. Most research has focused on environmental aspects of manufacturing, while other aspects of sustainability or the challenges for the service sector are largely ignored. Yet SSCM is particularly important for tour operators, as the product depends on the activities of suppliers, such as accommodation, transport and activities. Therefore, tour operators' contribution to sustainable tourism will be more effective through the definition and implementation of policies that acknowledge responsibility for the impacts of suppliers. Exploratory research of SSCM practices amongst tour operators generated a wide range of examples of good practice across the whole supply chain, and recommendations are made for more widespread engagement.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions :	Surrey research (other units)
Authors :	Name Email ORCID Font, X x.font@surrey.ac.uk Tapper, R Schwartz, K Kornilaki, M
Date :	May 2008
DOI :	10.1002/bse.527
Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	16 May 2017 15:37
Last Modified :	24 Jan 2020 15:05
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/820846

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