Corporate supply chain responsibility (CSCR) : Theoretical rationale, research propositions and implementation guidelines

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop and present the concept of corporate supply chain responsibility (CSCR). CSCR provides a guide for developing a mutually beneficial relationship between firms and suppliers. Moreover, some interesting research propositions are developed which can be tested in future research. In addition, implementation guidelines are presented and finally, the potential benefits for the whole supply chain are also discussed. Design/methodology/approach – An exhaustive literature review is carried out to support the proposed CSCR framework and research propositions. Findings – The literature review supports the proposed CSCR framework and the research propositions, the concept of CSCR is defined and finally, CSCR implementation guidelines are also given. Research limitations/implications – This study only presents the CSCR model, but does not test the model. This is a limitation that should be addressed in future research. Practical implications – The CSCR model, when empirically tested, can be useful as an evaluation tool to measure the CSCR performance level of a firm at a given point in time. Social implications – The paper enforces social responsibility which has direct social implications. Originality/value – This paper develops and presents the CSCR framework and research propositions, which provides a guide for developing a mutually beneficial relationship between firms and suppliers. In addition, CSCR implementation guidelines for practitioners are also given.