A System Approach: Fast Fashion Supply Chain for Sustainability

系统方法：快时尚供应链的可持续发展

• 批准号: 2884554
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: Aston University
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Studentship
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2023 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=studentship-2884554
• 关键词: System; Approach; Fast; Fashion; Supply

The fast fashion industry is one of the most globalised and profitable. The success in industry has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few decades, offering consumers affordable and constantly changing clothing styles while maintaining cost efficiency. However, this success comes at a cost to society and the environment, as fast fashion companies prioritise low supply chain costs to meet consumer demands. The research problem focuses on sustainability issues to eliminate, reduce, or mitigate unsustainable practices within the firms in fast fashion supply chains.The literature review explores the current state of fast fashion supply chains and their implications for sustainability. It investigates the various factors contributing to the environmental degradation, economic issues, and social challenges associated with the industry's practices. Numerous studies propose sustainable practices for the fast fashion industry; however, the proposed sustainable practices often fail to address the practical barriers faced by companies, multi-stakeholder's efforts, and multifactor context. Therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient in tackling the complex realities faced by various stakeholders, necessitating tailored solutions that can accommodate the unique circumstances and limitations of different companies.A critical analysis shows a significant gap in terms of a systemic approach to enhance firms with sustainable supply chains, assist stakeholders in identifying leverage points within the fast fashion supply chain, and propose a systemic problem-solving. There is a lack of specific guidance for decision-making and recommendations on where and how to intervene to achieve the most significant impact on sustainability. The complexity of the industry further complicates matters with its diverse business models, varied supply chain strategies, and policies among companies. Without a more holistic and integrated approach, the industry may struggle to navigate these complexities and drive meaningful change toward sustainability.To address this gap, this research aims to build a systemic framework to assess sustainability and identify key leverage points within a supply chain in the fast fashion industry, supporting diverse companies to contribute to sustainable practices. A theoretical framework to identify these leverage points is essential, and Donella Meadows' 12 leverage points offer a promising approach for applying in the fast fashion industry. Researchers and practitioners can systematically analyse the fast fashion supply chain using this framework and find strategic intervention points to drive transformative change. The research design involves developing a conceptual framework for sustainable supply chains in the fast fashion industry from a systems perspective. The methodology for data collection will vary across stages, including extensive literature review, expert input through workshops, and case studies to test the framework's efficacy. Through iterative refinement, the framework will be continuously improved and adapted. In conclusion, this research contributes to an enhanced understanding of sustainability issues in fast fashion supply chains. By adopting a systemic perspective and leveraging transformative interventions, the industry can align with sustainable development goals and drive positive change. The proposed framework offers an alternative method for companies to transition toward a more sustainable future while acknowledging the dynamic nature of fast fashion. Continuous improvement and adaptation are crucial for a sustainable and responsible industry.

快时尚行业是全球化程度最高、利润最丰厚的行业之一。在过去的几十年里，工业的成功见证了巨大的增长，为消费者提供了负担得起的，不断变化的服装风格，同时保持成本效益。然而，这种成功是以社会和环境为代价的，因为快时尚公司优先考虑低供应链成本以满足消费者需求。研究问题的重点是可持续性问题，以消除，减少或减轻不可持续的做法，在企业在快速时尚供应链的literature review探讨了当前状态的快速时尚供应链及其对可持续性的影响。它调查了导致环境退化的各种因素，经济问题以及与行业实践相关的社会挑战。许多研究为快时尚行业提出了可持续的做法;然而，所提出的可持续做法往往无法解决公司面临的实际障碍，多方利益相关者的努力和多因素背景。因此，“一刀切”的方法不足以应对各利益相关方面临的复杂现实，需要量身定制的解决方案，以适应不同公司的独特情况和局限性。一项批判性分析表明，在系统性方法方面存在重大差距，这些方法可以增强公司的可持续供应链，帮助利益相关方确定快速时尚供应链中的杠杆点，并提出一个系统的问题解决方案。对于在何处以及如何进行干预以实现对可持续性的最大影响，缺乏具体的决策指导和建议。该行业的复杂性使其多样化的商业模式，不同的供应链战略和公司之间的政策更加复杂。如果没有一个更全面和综合的方法，该行业可能难以驾驭这些复杂性，并推动有意义的变化，以实现可持续发展。为了解决这一差距，本研究旨在建立一个系统的框架，以评估可持续发展，并确定关键杠杆点在供应链中的快时尚行业，支持不同的公司，以促进可持续发展的做法。识别这些杠杆点的理论框架是必不可少的，Donella Meadows的12个杠杆点为快速时尚行业的应用提供了一个有前途的方法。研究人员和从业者可以使用这个框架系统地分析快时尚供应链，并找到战略干预点，以推动变革。研究设计涉及从系统的角度为快速时尚行业的可持续供应链开发一个概念框架。收集数据的方法将因阶段而异，包括广泛的文献审查、通过讲习班提供的专家意见以及测试框架效力的案例研究。通过反复完善，该框架将不断得到改进和调整。总之，这项研究有助于提高对快速时尚供应链可持续性问题的理解。通过采用系统性观点和利用变革性干预措施，该行业可以与可持续发展目标保持一致，并推动积极变革。拟议的框架为公司向更可持续的未来过渡提供了一种替代方法，同时承认快时尚的动态性质。持续改进和适应对于可持续和负责任的行业至关重要。