The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry

This research investigates the impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in fashion and textiles supply chains in the UK. A qualitative, exploratory, case methodology is adopted by focusing on the experiences of 10 fashion suppliers and two high-street fashio...

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Main Authors: Cagri Talay, Lynn Oxborrow, Helen Goworek
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Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/20768623.v1
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spelling rr-article-207686232022-08-05T00:00:00Z The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry Cagri Talay (12358009) Lynn Oxborrow (13565626) Helen Goworek (7212308) Sustainable product development Relational asymmetry Fashion Textile Supplier Retailer <p>This research investigates the impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in fashion and textiles supply chains in the UK. A qualitative, exploratory, case methodology is adopted by focusing on the experiences of 10 fashion suppliers and two high-street fashion retailers. The research found evidence of both uniform and co-existing asymmetrical relationships between buyers and suppliers and that these exerted a differential impact on sustainable product development and the balance of commercial motivation and sustainability orientation of retailers and suppliers. This research contributes to theory by linking the concepts of asymmetric relationships and sustainable product development processes. Although limited to one country and sector, the findings are of relevance to fashion and textiles suppliers, retailers and researchers, by raising awareness that balancing their relationships and exchanging information more effectively can support implementation of sustainability policies and practice and enhance sustainable business performance.</p> 2022-08-05T00:00:00Z Text Journal contribution 2134/20768623.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/The_impact_of_asymmetric_supply_chain_relationships_on_sustainable_product_development_in_the_fashion_and_textiles_industry/20768623 CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
institution Loughborough University
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topic Sustainable product development
Relational asymmetry
Fashion
Textile
Supplier
Retailer
spellingShingle Sustainable product development
Relational asymmetry
Fashion
Textile
Supplier
Retailer
Cagri Talay
Lynn Oxborrow
Helen Goworek
The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry
description This research investigates the impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in fashion and textiles supply chains in the UK. A qualitative, exploratory, case methodology is adopted by focusing on the experiences of 10 fashion suppliers and two high-street fashion retailers. The research found evidence of both uniform and co-existing asymmetrical relationships between buyers and suppliers and that these exerted a differential impact on sustainable product development and the balance of commercial motivation and sustainability orientation of retailers and suppliers. This research contributes to theory by linking the concepts of asymmetric relationships and sustainable product development processes. Although limited to one country and sector, the findings are of relevance to fashion and textiles suppliers, retailers and researchers, by raising awareness that balancing their relationships and exchanging information more effectively can support implementation of sustainability policies and practice and enhance sustainable business performance.
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author Cagri Talay
Lynn Oxborrow
Helen Goworek
author_facet Cagri Talay
Lynn Oxborrow
Helen Goworek
author_sort Cagri Talay (12358009)
title The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry
title_short The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry
title_full The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry
title_fullStr The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry
title_full_unstemmed The impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry
title_sort impact of asymmetric supply chain relationships on sustainable product development in the fashion and textiles industry
publishDate 2022
url https://hdl.handle.net/2134/20768623.v1
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