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Exploring Supplier Selection to Triple Bottom Line Supplier Development

Wronkowska, Julia (2024) Exploring Supplier Selection to Triple Bottom Line Supplier Development.

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Abstract:Sustainability has become an increasingly critical aspect of business operations, integrating sustainable practices into companies’ supply chains. Although TBL supplier development is crucial, it is not entirely clear how companies select their suppliers to conduct supplier development activities to improve their sustainable performance. This bachelor thesis explores supplier selection approaches to Triple Bottom Line (TBL) supplier development. By analyzing insights from five companies with established sustainable practices, this study categorizes suppliers based on supply risk and environmental impact, proposing a framework to guide the selection process. The research highlights various selection approaches, supported by case examples from German and Polish companies. Key findings reveal that cultural and organizational factors significantly influence supplier development approaches, showing that Polish companies demonstrate proactivity in implementing sustainable practices compared to the German companies. Furthermore, the study identifies several critical factors that shape TBL supplier selection strategies, such as regulatory compliance, supplier reliability, and environmental certifications. The focus of future research could look at exploration of how cultural differences influence the approaches and effectiveness of TBL supplier development.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:85 business administration, organizational science
Programme:International Business Administration BSc (50952)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100197
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