Conceptual framework development: CSR implementation in fashion supply chains

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Volumn 43, Issue 5, 2013, Pages 478-501

  Perry, Patsy ^a   Towers, Neil ^a  

^a HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Corporate social responsibility; Ethical sourcing; Fashion; Supply chain management

Indexed keywords

EID: 84878822173     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/IJPDLM-03-2012-0107     Document Type: Article

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