...2009).The demand increased in fishing has exacerbating these issues. Worldwide per capita consumption of marine fishes has almost doubled since the 1960s as like world’s population (Jacquet et al., 2009). The consumption and value of trade of fish product is increased by aquaculture has surged over the last 20 years. Yet, aquaculture demands fishmeal threatens coastal environments to pressure rather than alleviating (UNEP, 2009).As like other products, seafood trade has been growing internationally over the years. The trade of fish has grown from US$51.5 billion in 1998 to US$102 billion in 2008 (FAO, 2010).The supply of seafood has lacks some transparency of ‘underlying facilitator’ of every aspects of the negative fishing sector (FAO, 2010, p.105).It is much difficult purchase fish products responsibly with lack of transparency. Challenges of Wal-Mart’s supply chain: Wal-Mart’s also faces some challenges like other large global companies. There is lot of problems faced by many firms. One main problem faced by global industries is mass production organization and the problem is serving a smaller amount of sea foods to more comparative markets (Kirschenmann, 2002). In the `Unique` markets, they have emerging inconsistent in mass production which they have started developing now. The consumer has an own signal markets...
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...Uncertain Supply Chain Management 2 (2014) 61–72 Contents lists available at GrowingScience Uncertain Supply Chain Management homepage: www.GrowingScience.com/uscm Sustainable accounting reporting practices of Indian cement industry: An exploratory study Shagufta Khana , Vineet Chouhanb*, Bibhas Chandrac and Shubham Goswamib a Research Scholar, School of Management, Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur-India Assistant Professor, School of Management, Sir Padampat Singhania University, Bhatewar, Udaipur-India, 313601 c Associate Professor, School of Management, Sir Padampat Singhania University, Bhatewar, Udaipur-India, 313601 b CHRONICLE Article history: Received September 10, 2013 Received in revised format 10 December 2013 Accepted February 25 2014 Available online February 27 2014 Keywords: Cement Industry Sustainability Financial Information Environment Accounting Reporting Sustainable Reporting Practices ABSTRACT Cement is the single most important and profitable product in the building material sector. With the economic boom, in India, Indian cement industry is a market of opportunities waiting to be tapped. However, at the same time cement industry is also experiencing a surge in demand. Production of Cement will always release carbon dioxide and change in the climate of the earth that is why despite its profitability, the cement industry faces many challenges regarding environmental concerns and sustainability issues. In order to minimize the impact of all...
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...Market Research On Fashion & Sustainability Submitted by Ishita Bhatia Under the supervision of Jagriti Mishra Submitted to Department of Fashion Management Studies (FMS) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) (Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India) GH-0 Road, Behind Infocity Gandhinagar 382007. Gujarat http://www.nift.ac.in December, 2013 Fashion & Sustainability BackGround Myth: Sustainable Fashion is just wearing natural, organic or green fashion. Truth: Sustainable Fashion is about being * Eco friendly * Socially-Responsible * Commercially feasible * Animal-Cruelty Free Sustainability and responsibility are two sides of one and the same coin. Today Apparel Industry stands as a big medium of innovation and smart up cycling. Sustainability becomes more crucial if one has to deal with it in the apparel sector in order to manage excess and wastage. This systematic research aims to find out about all the sustainable measures practiced by companies producing such articles. Acknowledgement I would generously like to thank my Mentor Jagriti Mishra for her continual support, feedback and constructive discussions. I owe my secondary research to Ebsco, DELNET Google Scholar, Nift Resource Center and Library and the whole FMS department of NIFT, Gandhinagar. table of contents Background study 3 acknowledgement 4 table of contents 5 1 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 Statement of the problem 8 1.2 Objectives 8 ...
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...yet achieved by Patagonia. Its business model(1) is based on the philosophy that calls for making minimum environmental impact along overall value chain engagement to increase the productivity of natural capital. At the core of this business model is the company’s value proposition – Sustainability, which acts as both the primary source of its competitive advantage and the basis of its differentiation strategy. To differentiate itself, Patagonia has effectively positioned itself as a supplier of superior quality products and at the same time it has continued its commitment towards minimizing its impact on environment – even if it calls for Tradeoffs (e.g. by not using anti-odor chemicals or not using conventional cotton). Supply side of the business comprises of activities and relationships along the value chain that provide the finished goods and create value. Patagonia has been able to create value by creating Integrity in its product and product’s performance, effective Signaling (e.g. through warranty and replacements), using quality inputs (e.g. organic cotton), influencing customer experience (e.g. catalogues), and linking its value chain to that of its suppliers (e.g. strict standards for quality and social & environmental responsibility). On the Demand side Patagonia has created a social & psychological factor through advertising that includes educational messages, environmental grants, donations, campaigns, & green benefits for its employees etc. This helped...
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...of Purchase and Supply management INF 336 Instructor: Lori Deere In my time of jobs, I’ve had some experience of dealing with projects, vendors (suppliers) and some of the business. When I worked for Whole Foods, I dealt with different vendors and dabbed in some of the project aspect of the work. In later time, I became the bulk buyer and got more involved. At that time I really didn’t know how vital purchasing and supply management were in business. In an organization, buying supplies and keeping them in order is very important to help the business run correct. For this paper, I’ll discuss the aspects of purchasing and supply management and why it’s important. It will go over some of the important parts with explanation. In the process, I’ll do my best to give examples from my past experiences and other examples. SO that being stated, let’s go into what exactly is purchasing and supply management. “Supply management is focused on the acquisition process recognizing the supply chain and organizational contexts” (Johnson, P. F., Leenders, M. R., & Flynn, A. E. 2010). Purchasing and supply management is a complex matter that requires more than what most think. It’s stated that there is no easy way to organize the functions of supply, integrate suppliers correctly, and conduct the activities involved. It’s actually more of challenge of anything. In addition, each organization needs its own unique method. “It is also challenging because every supply decision depends...
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...BRIEFING PAPER KEY ELEMENTS OF THE VALUE CHAIN APPROACH WHY USE THE VALUE CHAIN APPROACH? Many people talk about the “value chain approach” but interpretations of what this approach entails—the principles upon which it is based and how these principles are applied through analysis, project design and implementation—vary. Moreover, donors and their implementing partners have different motivations for drawing upon the approach. This paper outlines some of the key features of the value chain approach as articulated and promoted by USAID’s Microenterprise Development office (USAID/MD). USAID/MD applies the approach to drive economic growth with poverty reduction through the integration of large numbers of micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) into increasingly competitive value chains. 1 By influencing the structures, systems and relationships that define the value chain, USAID helps MSEs to improve (or upgrade) their products and processes, 2 and thereby contribute to and benefit from the chain’s competitiveness. Through this approach USAID enables MSEs—including small-scale farmers—to create wealth and escape poverty. The value chain approach has distinctive features in terms of both i) the scope used in analyzing an industry (addressed in the following section: “What is the Value Chain Approach?”), and ii) the tangible and non-tangible considerations used in designing and implementing interventions (“How is the Value Chain Approach Implemented?”). The features discussed in this paper...
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...in 1991 after borrowing $5,000 from his father to start the company, while he surfed and snowboarded on the side. As a primary player in the boardsports community, Woolcott was committed to maintaining its brand, position, and lifestyle. Creating energy that along with a rebellious attitude is what stimulated him, but when the economic decline of 2008 hit Woolcott had to consider the implications on the retail landscape, he had to reevaluate his inventories and turned to lowering prices to move products. Woolcott had to consider what this meant for the overall operations and strategies. Concerned with effectively influencing revenue and growth, defining the corporate mission, specifying achievable objectives, developing new strategies, and setting policy guidelines would be key to Volcom’s sustainability. A SWOT analysis will help Woolcott in analyzing the factors, to identify their problem areas and review and revise their corporate mission and objectives. The internal strengths of Volcom are that they have built a large boardsport brand. The image of Volcom Inc. is recognized everywhere and their brand name are in the top ten of the U.S. Athletic Apparel and Footwear Industry. Also, Volcom used an integrated software package designed for apparel distributors and producers. It was used for stock keeping unit (SKU) management and classification inventory tracking, purchase order management, merchandise distribution, and integrated financial management, among other activities...
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...social responsibility that companies in the apparel face in their supply chains around the world. There have been cases reported abusive treatments in more than a quarter of its South Asian plants. Another report is that 25%-50% of factories in the region restrict access to toilets and drinking water during the workday. The same percentage that was reported also applied to factories denying workers at least one day off of the seven days they already work. Nike’s CSR Challenge highlighted that difficulty of bring wholesale to change to a company that isn’t centralized. Instead the challenge is now to reform the way business is done. Leadership was traditionally seen as guiding your employees towards the goal of the company. What is need is a more open form of leadership that calls for collaboration among mutually dependant parties in order to solve systemic problems. The challenges are too reshape the signals being given out by its supply chains group to itself and its competitors. So that the companies can operate in a sustainable and just way, which is also financially viable. Nike’s new corporate citizenship goal is “to effect positive, systematic change in working conditions within the footwear, apparel and equipment industries.” Discuss the meaning and implications of the statement by a Nike representative that “consumers are not rewarding us for investments in improved social performance in supply chains.” Nike starts to create a positive environment. Change the system...
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...Submitted in partial fulfillment of: PROC 5000 Procurement and Acquisitions Management Topical Paper: Ethics, Social and Environmental Responsibility of Supply Management Karmin Jones Webster University Abstract Supply Management professionals application of ethics, social and environmental responsibility defines who they are in various ways. For a supply management professional to be competent for procurement, acquisitions, and logistics it is essential to be knowledgeable, persistent and always eager to gain more information to stay proficient and well informed. Logistics and those who work in the profession have to understand that their job can be complex and difficult if one does not apply the skill sets appropriately. Laws, regulations, and mandates set forth are set in place to assist and keep the supply management professional safe and away from harm. The task of being professional and competent and still being able to set the standards can be difficult but it can be done if one knows the foundation of a competent supply management professional. Ethics, social and environmental responsibility in any organization is very essential for their day to day operations. It is especially important however in the supply management field for these factors are implemented because it builds trust and shows that supply management and its counterparts that they have a care aspect about them. Ethics training has emerged more in recent decades because of the moral and ethical...
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...Fashion Industry Analysis From the Perspective of Business Model Dynamics Author: Lisa Gockeln University of Twente P.O. Box 217, 7500AE Enschede The Netherlands ABSTRACT The fashion industry is a dynamic and volatile place, continuously exposed to macro-environmental factors that trigger fashion business models to change. The fast fashion model is currently at the forefront of the apparel market casting questions on whether its underlying philosophy is about to change as well. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify external drivers that might lead to such dynamic changes in the fast fashion model. Moreover, it will be investigated whether these may allude to a possible convergence to the newly emerged slow fashion model which is currently trying to penetrate the fashion market. The international retailer Zara has served as fast fashion representative for this analysis and has been examined for business model adjustments, which might have been triggered by macroenvironmental factors. It was found that especially social, environmental and technological factors have influenced developments in the fast fashion model and that it has indeed adopted slow fashion principles in some of its building blocks to respond to such emerging trends. The future of the fashion industry appears to be tailored by such externalities, continuously reshaping the fast fashion model to eventually arrive at a version that brings a long-lasting competitive edge. However...
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...Objective The purpose of this report is to conduct an External Environmental analysis influencing UK Fashion retail company Primark. The report reviews Political, environmental, societal, technological and legal factors that could affect the functioning of the retail chain. The analysis is then used to draw a conclusion on opportunities and threats that are faced by the company. Primark - An Overview Launched in 1969 on Mary Street, Dublin as ‘Penny’s’, Primark is an Irish retailer with 254 stores across Ireland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain & Portugal. Headquartered in Dublin, the company is a subsidiary of Associated British Foods Plc. Their product categories include ladies wear, menswear, children’s wear, lingerie, fashion accessories, cosmetics and home products. Primarily the company’s merchandize is made specifically for its own brands, but they also stocks certain products from other well known brands like Haribo sweets, Disney, Warner Brothers & Nivea. Primark’s business model includes faster turnaround of product lines at cheap prices. It prides itself as a brand that sells ‘Fast Fashion’ and targets its product towards customers who are looking for bargain shopping. Its apparel product lines typically showcase simple fabrics and designs in popular sizes. Primark launches it stores in high street locations and the all product categories/lines are stocked in bulk at each location. Its main market competitors include...
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...HILTON WORLDWIDE Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) is a leading global hospitality company which was established in the year 1919 by its founder Conrad Hilton. Since then the company has expanded geographically, produced original hotel and travel concepts, and developed innovative technologies to enhance the guest experience. Their 93-year history as pioneers in the industry makes them the number one venue for travelers, developers, partners, and team members alike. The company was until recently known as Hilton Hotels Corporation. The new Hilton Worldwide is now owned by the private equity firm "The Blackstone Group". The name Hilton Worldwide signifies the company’s global breadth and reach. Hilton Worldwide retains a chain of hotels from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended stay suites and mid-priced hotels. This means that Hilton Worldwide is mainly focused on the lodging sector. One of the world's largest hoteliers is operated by Hilton. This includes a lodging empire of over 3,900 hotels and resorts in almost 91 countries. The company provides services that include lodging rooms, health and fitness facilities, and meeting facilities, dining options, swimming pools, exercise facilities, laundry facilities and spa treatments. Hilton operates and maintains a trusted portfolio of brands such as, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Homewood Suites etc. Additionally, the company also operates...
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...Green Supply Chain Management and Its Effects on Environmental and Operational Performance in Automobile Industry in Karachi Syeda Unaiza 7153, Talha Hamid 6307, Abdul Qadeer 6758,Hassan Sajid 6303 December 18, 2015 1 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Background of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Problem Statement: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Objectives of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Research Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Significance of study . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 Limitations and Delimitations of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 6 7 7 7 8 2 Review of the Related Literature 9 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Respondent Sample and Methods 3.2 Semi structured interview . . . . 3.3 Self-completion questionnaires . . 3.4 Focus group/group interview . . . 3.5 Triangulation . . . . . . . . . . . 20 20 21 22 23 23 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 1 Introduction Supply Chain Management is the process of managing and controlling of a compound network including...
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...Finding the green in today’s shoppers Sustainability trends and new shopper insights Contents Executive summary Overview of study and methodology Who is the Green Shopper? Insights into Green Shoppers’ behavior Opportunities to engage the Green Shopper Summary of recommendations Appendix A: Sample questionnaire Appendix B: Green lifestyle behavioral test Appendix C: Sample green products 4 5 7 11 13 15 23 25 26 Finding the green in today’s shoppers Sustainability trends and new shopper insights 3 Executive summary Overview The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) enlisted Deloitte* to conduct a study to examine the behavior of consumers related to the purchase of sustainable products. We conducted a direct study of more than 6,000 shopper experiences in 11 major retailers of varying formats to understand the characteristics of the green shopper and to examine their shopping responses to sustainability issues. We will examine the characteristics and the behaviors of this shopper in greater detail to understand the emerging green shopper and the market opportunity to serve them. What did we learn from this study? “Green Shoppers” may not fit the granola stereotype. Demographically, they are diversely spread along all income ranges, age brackets, education levels and various household sizes. On average green shoppers are a little older, tend to have higher income, and more education, but you will find substantial numbers of green shoppers can be found distributed...
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...Travelling textiles A sustainability roadmap of natural fibre garments May 2009 This report has been prepared by Emer Diviney and Serena Lillywhite at the Brotherhood of Laurence Sustainable Business Unit. Brotherhood of St Laurence 67 Brunswick Street Fitzroy Vic. 3065 ABN 24 603 467 024 Ph: (03) 9483 1183 www.bsl.org.au the HUB of responsible business practice in Australia is a project of St James Ethics Centre © St James Ethics Centre 2 Contents Acknowledgments Summary Introduction Key findings The way forward Recommendations Introduction Brotherhood of St Laurence Gorman Industries Understanding the clothing industry Corporate responsibility and “sustainability” Developing tools for responsible business practice Roadmap methodology How we went about it Who we spoke to Overview of the garment supply chain The clothing industry roadmap Key sustainability issues in the garment sector Case study: Gorman Who is Gorman? The Gorman roadmap: Merino Tee and Forest Dress Unpicking the garment roadmap Design and production management Wool and cotton cultivation Processing raw materials and yarn manufacturing Knitting and weaving Fabric processing Cut make and trim Retailing and wholesaling Consumer use Textile waste and disposal Freight Towards sustainable garments Garment industry drivers Sources of information the HUB of responsible business practice in Australia is a project of St James Ethics Centre ...
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