Explanatory factors for variation in supplier sustainability performance in the automotive sector – A quantitative analysis

Bartos, Kristina Encinas; Schwarzkopf, Julia; Mueller, Martin; Hofmann-Stoelting, Christina

doi:10.1016/j.clscn.2022.100068

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“…From an academic perspective, this research contributes additionally to the literature on environmental sustainability strategy and decarbonization, which is still an open field of discussion, especially in the steel sector [119,120]. In particular, we contribute to the research on strategic KPIs for environmental sustainability excellence, which is also a green field in terms of standardization and practicability, with the goal to enhance more effectiveness both on the shop floor and in the supply-chain [121,122].…”

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Structuring and Measuring Environmental Sustainability in the Steel Sector: A Single Case Study

Tolettini

Maria

2023

Sustainability

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Climate change policies are affecting the economic and structural viability of European Union (EU) industries, particularly in the energy-intensive sector, with very challenging goals of EU Agenda 2030 in terms of CO2 reductions and energy efficiency. This ecological transition can be supported by the employment of innovative technologies, enabling production process efficiency, resource optimization and supply-chain integration. Nevertheless, it is still empirically unclear how energy-intensive industries will complete their ecological transition successfully, especially in terms of achieving environmental sustainability practices within the organization and in the supply-chain without endangering their economic availability. Moreover, the assessment of environmental sustainability performance is still not a unique standard framework, causing loss of transparency and traceability towards internal and external stakeholders, such as managers, investors and business partners. With 20 qualitative interviews of customers and experts of a company leader in the steel construction sector in Italy and Germany, the Feralpi Group, this paper explores the implications of strategic environmental sustainability indicators, which can transparently assess company performance. Preliminary results underline how shared standardized indicators are fundamental for a tighter supply-chain integration, giving impulse and significance to the steel producers’ efforts for environmental sustainability excellence. Future research should further investigate the connection between environmental sustainability strategies and performance indicators for a more integrated sustainability framework.

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Structuring and Measuring Environmental Sustainability in the Steel Sector: A Single Case Study

Tolettini

Maria

2023

Sustainability

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“…Therefore, the principles of implementing the SDGs and a closedloop economy, influencing the improvement of the environmental friendliness of the automotive industry, have been considered by many authors, including [7][8][9][10][11], in which the authors come to the conclusion that the availability of data that take into account various aspects of industry development will allow the implementation of strategies aimed at achieving the SDGs and will ensure the sustainability of the industry. Original equipment manufacturers are working to reduce CO 2 emissions by introducing green technologies [12][13][14], while many analysts and researchers believe that it is necessary to consider all stages of the life cycle from the production stage to the operation and disposal of vehicles [15][16][17]. Green supply chain management in this context becomes a paramount issue for ensuring the environmental sustainability of organizations [18,19], which the authors of [20] believe will assist managers in selecting green suppliers and achieving sustainability.…”

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Prospects for the Development of Vehicle Assembly Plants of Chinese Automobile Brands in Kazakhstan: An Example of Multi-Sectoral Diversification of the Economy to Increase Its Sustainability

Serikkaliyeva,

Makarova,

Gabsalikhova

2024

Sustainability

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This article discusses the problems that arise and must be resolved in order to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of Chinese-brand automobile assembly in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is shown as a model of an oil-driven economy seeking industrial modernization and the most dynamic car assembly case in Central Asia in the past 5 years. Since the automotive industry development strategies in different countries have various specific characteristics and provide an overview of the main global and regional trends in the development of the automotive industry, the problems of industry development also leverage the accumulated experiences of different countries where government initiatives have fostered the growth of their domestic automotive industry. Although we use standard and well-proven methods of analysis, planning, and forecasting, the novelty of the approach lies in the fact that any new company entering the market and opening a new production facility should focus on maintaining the sustainability of the country’s automotive industry within the framework of the adopted industry development strategy. We have developed such an algorithm for planning a strategy. The blend of traditional methodologies and their adaptation makes the suggested methodology new. We also considered the fact that, due to a lack of knowledge, there are significant challenges when determining whether localizing automobile components is feasible. An assessment of the prospects for the automotive industry in Kazakhstan based on data from open sourcesmade it possible to develop options for possible strategies from which the most appropriate one can be selected. The conclusion chapter presents findings, limitations of the study, and directions for future research. The use of this approach allows for considering the interplay of the factors at the stage of an industry development strategy emerging and establishing long-term plans that take into account the specific characteristics of Kazakhstan’s development.

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“…The specification of job requirements and the selection of employees with appropriate qualifications, predispositions and motivation, especially in terms of personality development and teamwork to achieve the organization's goals is critical in this regard (Turusbekova, Broekhuis, Emans, & Molleman, 2007). It can be observed that with the development of the concept of sustainability, buyers' expectations towards suppliers focus on taking actions related to improving environmental impact (Bartos, Schwarzkopf, Mueller, & Hofmann-Stoelting, 2022;Verma, Kumar, Daim, Sharma, & Mittal, 2022;Chang et al, 2023).…”

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Expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers in terms of implementing improvement activities

Urbaniak,

Zimon,

Madzik

2024

CEMJ

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PurposeThis article aims to map the expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers in terms of implementing improvement activities. The article poses two research questions: RQ1: What kind of improvement of activities do the surveyed producers expect from their suppliers? RQ2: Do factors such as size, capital or implemented systems influence different assessments of the analyzed requirements toward suppliers?Design/methodology/approachThe Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) technique was used to collect data. The sample consists of 150 producers (employing over 50 people) who were suppliers for enterprises from the automotive, electromechanical and chemical sectors operating in the Polish business-to-business (B2B) market. We analyzed 11 improvement activities, while their correlation structure was examined by exploratory factor analysis.FindingsWe have identified three latent factors – risk reduction, product innovation and increasing efficiency – which summarize the main expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers. Expectations for these factors are independent of the implemented management system, although the analysis showed higher expectations for product innovation in organizations with the implementation of Kaizen.Originality/valueThe article fills the research gap in the literature. The research results presented in the literature so far have focused on the expectations of enterprises towards suppliers in terms of meeting the criteria for their initial and periodic assessment. The research gap in the article is the result of empirical research presenting the expectations of manufacturers towards suppliers in terms of improving their processes. Based on the findings of the presented study, development trends and implications for managers responsible for purchasing processes and relationships with suppliers can be determined.

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Explanatory factors for variation in supplier sustainability performance in the automotive sector – A quantitative analysis

Cited by 9 publications

References 68 publications

Structuring and Measuring Environmental Sustainability in the Steel Sector: A Single Case Study

Structuring and Measuring Environmental Sustainability in the Steel Sector: A Single Case Study

Prospects for the Development of Vehicle Assembly Plants of Chinese Automobile Brands in Kazakhstan: An Example of Multi-Sectoral Diversification of the Economy to Increase Its Sustainability

Expectations of manufacturing companies towards suppliers in terms of implementing improvement activities

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