Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices
Challenges and opportunities: A focus on the South African manufacturing sector
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https://doi.org/10.33032/acr.4875Keywords:
Sustainable supply chain management, innovation, challenges, Technology, opportunities, Sustainable sourcingAbstract
This paper explores challenges and opportunities in sustainable supply chain management in the South African manufacturing sector. The research aims to analyze the current state of sustainable supply chain management in the south African manufacturing sector. Through interviews with production managers, procurement managers and senior managers. This paper analyzes existing sustainable practices, such as sustainable material sourcing by procurement managers. However, there are challenges, such as Complex regulatory sourcing, supplier collaboration and resource scarcity. Recommendations emphasize investing in efficient technology infrastructure and supplier collaboration, this study contributes to the ongoing discussion on sustainable supply chain management in the manufacturing sector in South Africa.
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