2021
DOI: 10.3390/admsci11030099
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Smart Mixes in International Supply Chains: A Definition and Analytical Tool, Illustrated with the Example of Organic Imports into Switzerland

Abstract: Combinations of national and international, hard and soft powers, known as Smart Mixes, have been proposed as a way for governments in consumer countries to influence the behaviour of supply chain actors who operate outside their jurisdiction. However, the Smart Mix concept has not yet been precisely defined, which has hindered its operationalization as a means of analyzing the governance of long and complex international supply chains. The aim of this contribution is to derive a working definition of Smart Mi… Show more

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“…We observed this in the conflict minerals case study where several initiatives are in line with the OECD-D. This result supports the Smart Mix concept developed by Home et al (2021) by underlining the value of voluntary cooperative measures in Smart Mixes. Rotter et al (2014) also emphasise the importance of joint cooperation and dialogue among and beyond industry peers.…”
Section: Success Factors and Failuressupporting
confidence: 84%
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“…We observed this in the conflict minerals case study where several initiatives are in line with the OECD-D. This result supports the Smart Mix concept developed by Home et al (2021) by underlining the value of voluntary cooperative measures in Smart Mixes. Rotter et al (2014) also emphasise the importance of joint cooperation and dialogue among and beyond industry peers.…”
Section: Success Factors and Failuressupporting
confidence: 84%
“…Our aim was to analyse governance structures in value chains of different sectors, based on the concept of Smart Mixes of Home et al (2021) and to answer the two research questions: (1) Do Smart Mixes exist in the sector of conflict minerals, palm oil and the bond market? (2) What are success factors and failures of existing mixes of measures that aim at improving environmental and social standards in international value chains?…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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