Description
Social Sustainability in Global Supply Chains examines how organisations can build fairer, more transparent and more accountable supply networks in an era of heightened scrutiny over labour rights, ethical sourcing, community impact and corporate responsibility. Bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives from supply chain management, sustainability studies, business ethics, policy and technology, this edited collection addresses the social dimension of sustainability that has too often been overshadowed by environmental and economic concerns. It explores the conditions under which goods are produced and moved across borders, and considers how firms, regulators, workers, consumers and communities can shape practices that protect human dignity while supporting resilient and responsible global commerce. Combining theoretical insight, case-based analysis and forward-looking discussion, its distinctive contribution lies in connecting academic debate with practical strategies for implementation, showing how social sustainability can be embedded across procurement, production, logistics and wider supply chain decision-making. Designed for researchers, students, practitioners and policymakers, the authors offer a timely and accessible resource for understanding the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities involved in advancing more equitable and sustainable global supply chains.