Impact pathways: improving supply chain sustainability by due diligence acts? Insights from a German case
研究了德国供应链尽职调查法案对全球运营和供应链管理的影响，通过专家访谈揭示风险、机遇及实施问题，为管理者理解新法案下的供应链管理提供参考。
Purpose By January 1, 2023, the German supply chain due diligence act (SCDDA) has become effective. This represents a strong governmental intervention into global operations and supply chain management (SCM). Hence, its frame conditions and implications are worth being studied. Design/methodology/approach Expert interviews with managers reveal factors of risks and opportunities as well as performance impacts and implementation issues. Findings A conceptual framework and research avenues are outlined. Research limitations/implications Pathways for SCM research and interdisciplinary studies are suggested. Practical implications Practitioners may gain a deeper understanding of relevant factors for managing supply chains (SCs) that are exposed to the new act. Social implications Understanding implications of the act may help improve social SC sustainability. Originality/value This study offers an initial empirical exploration and a first conceptualization of the expected consequences of the German SCDDA.