Authors: Michael J Maloni Michael E Brown
Publish Date: 2006/07/12
Volume: 68, Issue: 1, Pages: 35-52
Abstract
The food industry faces many significant risks from public criticism of corporate social responsibility CSR issues in the supply chain This paper draws upon previous research and emerging industry trends to develop a comprehensive framework of supply chain CSR in the industry The framework details unique CSR applications in the food supply chain including animal welfare biotechnology environment fair trade health and safety and labor and human rights General supply chain CSR issues such as community and procurement are also considered Ultimately the framework serves as a comprehensive tool to support food industry practitioners and researchers in the assessment of strategic and operational supply chain CSR practices
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