Case Analysis on Value Creation and Sustainable Development Path of Supply Chain Integrators

摘要

The supply chain integrators reduce costs of supply chain and improve the operation efficiency of enterprises, and they exert important influence to keep good performance of supply chain. There are many researches focusing on the economic role of integrators. However, economic function is not enough for many firms, they have to consider environmental impacts and social responsibilities in the current age. Through case analysis, this research contributes to literature on how or through what mechanisms integrators can take advantage of their resources to build sustainable supply chain in three dimensions including economic, environmental, and social.