A Systematic Literature Review on Theories Utilized Investigating ThirdParties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v1i67.241
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to revise the literature on how theories have been utilized in investigating third-parties (for example, Non-Governmental Organizations, certifying organizations, among others) in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Based on that, we derive future research directions. For revising the literature in a structured manner, the articles use the systematic literature review as the method of choice. Only half of the identified articles utilize theories for investigating third-parties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. In addition, major theories are overweighed. This predomination leads to influencing the conceptualization of third-parties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Future research opportunities exist in broadening the utilization of theories and methods applied in the field, investing in under-explored aspects and broadening the scope of testing and building frameworks. Based on the synthesizing, propositions supplement future research directions. The novelty of this article lies in its investigation of how theories have been used in investigating and conceptualizing third-parties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. By that, it contributes with a state-of-the-art view on the important topic of sustainability and how third-parties could solve sustainability challenges. With that, the article is a first attempt and step for extending the academic literature and practice with rethinking classic ways of managing sustainability and utilize out of the box ideas.
About the Authors
Alexander NeskeGermany
M.Sc., Email: alexander.neske@outlook.com
Christian Brauweiler
Germany
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Dr. h.c. mult., Business Administration, Management Accounting & Internal Auditing, Email: christian.brauweiler@fh-zwickau.de
Ilona Bordiyanu
Kazakhstan
PhD, Associate Professor, Email: bordiyanuilona@mail.ru
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Neske A., Brauweiler Ch., Bordiyanu I. A Systematic Literature Review on Theories Utilized Investigating ThirdParties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Eurasian Journal of Economic and Business Studies. 2023;67(1):5-26. https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v1i67.241
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