Abstract

This paper argues that micro and small enterprises (MSEs) can address social supply chain sustainability using social capital elements. Through a nested case study at José Avelino fashion center, results show the prominence of internal social sustainability performance and strong elements related to a friendly and familiar connection among members of the MSE’s supply chain, but their relationships remain transactional. It was established that while structural and cognitive capital exists, relational capital is limited due to a lack of trust and commitment between suppliers. This paper demonstrates how social issues can be addressed to support the pathway to a balanced response to sustainability in MSE supply chains.

摘要

本文认为，微型和小型企业 (MSE) 可以利用社会资本要素解决社会供应链可持续性问题。通过对 José Avelino 时装中心的嵌套案例研究，结果显示内部社会可持续发展绩效的突出和与 MSE 供应链成员之间友好和熟悉的联系相关的强大元素，但他们的关系仍然是交易性的。已经确定，虽然存在结构和认知资本，但由于供应商之间缺乏信任和承诺，关系资本是有限的。本文展示了如何解决社会问题以支持对 MSE 供应链的可持续性做出平衡反应的途径。