@article{ButtkeSchoettelerSeuringetal.2024, author = {Buttke, Livia and Sch{\"o}tteler, Sebastian and Seuring, Stefan and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act: impacts on sustainable supply chain management from a stakeholder perspective}, series = {Supply Chain Management: An International Journal}, volume = {29}, journal = {Supply Chain Management: An International Journal}, number = {5}, publisher = {Emerald}, issn = {1359-8546}, doi = {10.1108/SCM-01-2024-0058}, pages = {909 -- 925}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Purpose The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (GSCDDA), as a comprehensive regulation for due diligence in supply chains, will exert profound pressure on companies' sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). This study aims to examine the affected stakeholders' polarizing expectations stemming from the GSCDDA, the resulting impacts on SSCM and how these findings compare with theoretical SSCM developments. Design/methodology/approach From 5,490 GSCDDA posts on X (formerly "Twitter"), the authors extracted 556 qualitative posts illustrating the GSCDDA discourse and analyzed them from a stakeholder perspective. The posts were classified according to the dimensions of stakeholder groups and expectations (i.e. challenges and opportunities). The authors then synthesized the posts across these dimensions and compared the identified expectations with the SSCM literature. Findings Seven stakeholder groups were identified, along with nine challenges (e.g. legal flaws) and four opportunities (e.g. increased transparency). The synthesis of both components revealed highly discussed and conflicting expectations. The theoretical SSCM developments partly differ from the discourse, indicating discernible gaps between theory and practice Practical implications Identifying key stakeholder groups supports building synergies between GSCDDA implementers and stakeholders to tackle their challenges and reinforce opportunities. Originality/value Due to the growing prevalence of supply chain due diligence regulations, it is essential to consider the legal implications for SSCM. This study explores the link between due diligence concepts and SSCM, and to the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to analyze how legal pressure shapes stakeholders' expectations on companies' SSCM.}, language = {en} } @techreport{FrommEbingerHeymannetal.2024, author = {Fromm, Sabine and Ebinger, Frank and Heymann, Tiffany and Simon-Erhardt, Franziska}, title = {Zur Wohnsituation einkommensarmer Haushalte in N{\"u}rnberg}, doi = {10.34646/thn/ohmdok-1750}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:92-opus4-17508}, pages = {139}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Ziel des Projektes ist es, die tats{\"a}chliche Wohnsituation von einkommensschwachen Haushalten in der Stadt N{\"u}rnberg empirisch zu erfassen. Als einkommensschwache Haushalte werden Haushalte in die Untersuchung aufgenommen, die Mindestsicherungsleistungen (MSL) beziehen sowie sogenannte Grenzhaushalte mit geringen Einkommen. Diese Haushalte werden im Rahmen der Studie hinsichtlich der aktuellen Wohnsituation untersucht, insbesondere in Hinblick auf den baulich-energetischen Sanierungszustand der Wohnung. Ferner sollte untersucht werden, ob hier m{\"o}gliche Unterschiede zwischen MSL-Haushalten und „Grenzhaushalten" existieren, um m{\"o}gliche sozialpolitische Erkenntnisse ableiten zu k{\"o}nnen. Schließlich untersucht die Studie auch, inwieweit sich m{\"o}gliche Sanierungsmaßnahmen auf die Wohnkosten und damit die finanzielle Gesamtbelastung der Haushalte auswirken. Methodisch wird ein Mixed-Methods-Ansatz gew{\"a}hlt, der drei unterschiedliche Forschungsans{\"a}tze kombiniert: (1) die Durchf{\"u}hrung von Fokusgruppen mit relevanten Akteuren aus Sozialverwaltung, Wohlfahrtspflege, Wohnungs- und Energiewirtschaft, (2) eine standardisierte Befragung von Haushalten mit Bezug von Mindestsicherungsleistungen bzw. Wohngeld und (3) eine Analyse von Erhebungsdaten aus dem kommunalen Projekt „EnergieSparProjekt (ESP)". Die Ergebnisse der Studie liefern eine wichtige und differenzierte empirisch basierte {\"U}bersicht zu den Wohnverh{\"a}ltnissen einkommensschwacher Haushalte in N{\"u}rnberg, die bisher in dieser Form noch nicht vorlag.}, language = {de} } @article{RoesselLodigianiEbinger2023, author = {R{\"o}ssel, Hannes and Lodigiani, Mario and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Pr{\"u}fpflichten in der Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive}, series = {{\"O}kologisches Wirtschaften}, volume = {38}, journal = {{\"O}kologisches Wirtschaften}, number = {3}, publisher = {Oekom Publishers GmbH}, issn = {1430-8800}, doi = {10.14512/OEW380323}, pages = {23 -- 25}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Mit der Einf{\"u}hrung der Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive werden Pr{\"u}fpflichten zu den im Lagebericht publizierten Nachhaltigkeitsinformationen eingef{\"u}hrt. Der vorliegende Beitrag widmet sich den Fragen, was gepr{\"u}ft wird, wer pr{\"u}ft und wie gepr{\"u}ft wird. Abschließend wird kurz die nationale Umsetzung der Pr{\"u}fpflichten ins deutsche Recht angesprochen.}, language = {de} } @incollection{EbingerRoesselSuitter2022, author = {Ebinger, Frank and R{\"o}ssel, Hannes and Suitter, Jessica}, title = {Nachhaltigkeitsnetzwerke in der Metropolregion N{\"u}rnberg als Ansatz f{\"u}r CSR-Maßnahmen}, series = {CSR in S{\"u}ddeutschland}, booktitle = {CSR in S{\"u}ddeutschland}, publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-61958-2}, issn = {2197-4322}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-61959-9_24}, pages = {363 -- 379}, year = {2022}, language = {de} } @article{BeshahWoldecherkosEbinger2022, author = {Beshah, Birhanu and Woldecherkos, Mesfin Demissie and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {National quality infrastructure: Resources, Services, and collaboration-oriented capability assessment framework}, series = {International Journal of Business Excellence}, volume = {1}, journal = {International Journal of Business Excellence}, number = {1}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1756-0047}, doi = {10.1504/ijbex.2022.10050862}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This paper aims to review the existing national quality infrastructure (NQI) capability assessment approaches and ultimately develop a more inclusive framework that addresses all components of NQI. Therefore, the study reviewed previous efforts and noticed that most of them lack comprehensiveness or focus on a few NQI elements and use few indicators readily available online. Therefore, this study addresses these issues and allows future researchers to consider this conceptual model for NQI capability assessment. Accordingly, the study review documents focused on NQI capability collected from different sources. Backward and forward literature searches were conducted to identify additional and up-to-date documents. Finally, content analysis was performed on selected literature to identify the possible NQI capability indicators. The identified indicators were further simplified and segregated into five NQI categories: standardisation, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment, and the regulatory system. And three NQI capability alternatives: resources, services, and collaboration. Figure 1 shows the framework. Table 1, Figures 3, 4 and 5 summarise and depict each capability assessment indicator under the five capability categories and three alternatives. Therefore, this framework is used as an index to assess the capability of the NQI system.}, language = {en} } @article{DemissieDugaBeshahetal.2022, author = {Demissie, Mesfin and Duga, Abdi and Beshah, Birhanu and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {CALIDENA methodology for quality infrastructure service assessment and improvement in wheat value chains}, series = {International Journal of Quality and Innovation}, volume = {6}, journal = {International Journal of Quality and Innovation}, number = {2}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1756-6975}, doi = {10.1504/ijqi.2022.122313}, pages = {162 -- 189}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Wheat is one of Ethiopia's most important cereal crops in terms of the area of land allocated, the volume produced, and the number of farmers engaged in its production. About 4.7 million farmers produce 3.9 million tons of wheat across 1.6 million hectares of land. Despite the significant potential of the country, some challenges exist to attain wheat self-sufficiency. These challenges spread across the wheat value chain (WVC); wherein quality-related issues are prominent. Therefore, assessing the national quality infrastructure (NQI) service and offering mitigation schemes is a goal to pursue. To do so, this paper evaluates NQI services in the WVC and proposes an improvement mechanism using the CALIDENA methodology. Results show WVC is subjected to a significant number of quality-related issues mainly associated with conformity assessment service (calibration, certification, inspection, and testing) and standards. Finally, the paper concludes with recommendations for NQI service improvement to improve the WVC.}, language = {en} } @article{EbingerBerhanBayu2022, author = {Ebinger, Frank and Berhan, Eshetie and Bayu, Fitsum}, title = {Dynamic capabilities for socio-economical sustainability management: evidence from international clothing firms in Ethiopia industrial zones}, series = {International Journal of Business Excellence}, volume = {1}, journal = {International Journal of Business Excellence}, number = {1}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1756-0047}, doi = {10.1504/ijbex.2022.10050078}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This paper introduces the strategic micro-foundational construct of dynamic capabilities and explores their causal relationship with socio-economical sustainability variables by considering relational capabilities and focusing on the external environment as a mediating factor. The study used a case study approach targeting export-oriented international clothing firms investing in the industrial zones of Ethiopia. Primary data were gathered for the measurement variables and presented with descriptive and multivariate statistics. Moreover, a system dynamics model was applied to model the dynamic relationship and understand the dynamic capability growth for socio-economical sustainability. The findings show that the firm's accumulated operational capabilities have not significantly influenced socio-economical sustainability. However, a firm's dynamic capabilities to sense, seize, and reconfigure sustainability requirements from the external environment through relational capabilities were more influential. In this regard, it was understood that the firms have a good opportunity to adopt a dynamic capability-driven strategic management approach for sustainable development.}, language = {en} } @article{GebremariyamKitawEbinger2022, author = {Gebremariyam, Yichalewal Goshime and Kitaw, Daniel and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Reverse engineering as a driver to enhance productivity and technological capability of manufacturing firms in developing countries: a literature review}, series = {International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development}, volume = {14}, journal = {International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development}, number = {3}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1753-1942}, doi = {10.1504/ijtlid.2022.125686}, pages = {221 -- 243}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This research deals with the role of reverse engineering (RE) in enhancing productivity (product quality and processing time improvements) and technological capability (TC). Using a systematic reviewing approach, the authors investigated and raised novel debating concepts, i.e., the controversy between advocates and opponents concerning the role of RE and the legality issues. The review process revealed the absence of a holistic definition that can address the state-of-the-art, and the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) to adopt RE practice. The researchers believe that the new definition of RE is helpful to understand the comprehensive role of the practice and to fill the knowledge gap by convincing opponents about RE not as theft but as a driver to transfer knowledge and technology. The research also recommends how the bottlenecks on the legality issues can be resolved through the revision of IPRs from the context of developing countries (DCs).}, language = {en} } @article{DemissieBeshahEbinger2022, author = {Demissie, Mesfin and Beshah, Birhanu and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {A comprehensive review of the national quality infrastructure framework}, series = {International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management}, volume = {37}, journal = {International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management}, number = {3}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1746-6474}, doi = {10.1504/ijpqm.2022.126933}, pages = {361 -- 383}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Scholars define national quality infrastructure (NQI) differently. However, the basic components and scopes are similar. NQI is a less explored topic with few studies conducted, therefore, this paper is instated to provide insight. With this in mind, the paper reviewed basic concepts, components, and the interrelationship among the NQI components. Moreover, NQI development models, benefits, and challenges are also included in the review. Different literature from different sources dealing with NQI was collected and reviewed. Findings showed that NQI represents the peculiar and joint application of all its components including technical regulation and intellectual property rights. However, the presence, functionality, and international and regional integration of each NQI component determines the efficiency and effectiveness of the system. This ultimately promotes trade, innovation, and growth. Finally, besides the effort made by different NQI affiliated international and regional organisations to promote the concept, this review also strengthens the efforts to make NQI more visible.}, language = {en} } @article{DametewBeshahEbinger2020, author = {Dametew, Alie Wube and Beshah, Birehanu and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {The challenges and practice of metal industries into global supply chain integration}, series = {Cogent Engineering}, volume = {7}, journal = {Cogent Engineering}, number = {1}, editor = {Zhou, Zude}, publisher = {Informa UK Limited}, issn = {2331-1916}, doi = {10.1080/23311916.2020.1762523}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The objective of this study was to investigate the current research practices and existing progress research published on supply chain management and supply chain integration in an attempt to provide a research agenda for future investigations. Mainly the secondary data analysis and methods employed for the investigations. Particularly a systematic literature review analysis from 115 papers published from 16 important journals in the supply chain, logistics, Industrial management \& data systems, supply chain management: an international journal and operations management during the period 1997 to 2018 was employed. This paper has identified relevant supply chain integration research studies that have contributed to the development and growth of manufacturing industries performance and competitiveness to the SCI and SCM fields. The analysis of the relevant articles gaps and miss-concepts in the previous literature provides to reduce universality and insufficient ordinary view, confusion of supply chain integrations were investigated. The gaps and investigations were done based on their methodological porches, objectives, analysis and research finding. Mainly the gaps, miss concepts and challenges concepts in the previous literature were identified and grouped in five issues. Moreover, the gaps and recommendations for future research are consolidated into a research agenda that provides practitioners to evaluate existing SCI \& SCM issues and seek ways to develop a conceptual farm work on SCI of manufacturing industries to global supply chains.}, language = {en} } @article{GoshimeKitawEbingeretal.2022, author = {Goshime, Yichalewal and Kitaw, Daniel and Ebinger, Frank and Jilcha, Kassu}, title = {Developing an improved reverse engineering adoption model towards the improvement of performance in metal engineering industries}, series = {African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development}, volume = {15}, journal = {African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development}, number = {1}, publisher = {Informa UK Limited}, issn = {2042-1338}, doi = {10.1080/20421338.2022.2037178}, pages = {89 -- 106}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This research aims to develop an improved model that promotes reverse engineering /RE/ practice in metal engineering industries (MEIs). RE is one cost-effective technology transfer /TT/ and innovation method that improves organizational performance. However, only a few scholars have written on the adoption of RE models, and no one has contextualized TT and innovation models as a means to adopt RE practice. Methodology: Primarily, the study conducted a systematic literature review based on previous works to develop a conceptual model for RE adoption. To do this, the researchers conducted an intensive literature review and identified factors contributing to the model. Contextualizing TT and innovation factors and models within the new RE adoption model is also a significant part of the work. After a comparative analysis, the researchers developed the improved RE adoption model that enhances the performance of MEIs. Finding: The majority of previous related literature focuses on RE hardware, with only a few authors acknowledging the soft aspects, i.e., managerial and legal issues of RE practice. Besides, no authors contextualized factors of TT and innovation within the RE adoption. In this study, the researchers identified and clustered RE adoption factors as organizational, technological, managerial, and resource-based from previous RE adoption models and contextualization of TT and innovation adoption factors. Originality: To the best of the writers' knowledge, no previous authors have contextualized TT and innovation models within the adoption of RE. However, such models have a substantial impact on adopting the practice. Hence, the researchers developed an improved model by examining and contextualizing the existing models that can impact MEI performance through improving product, process, and technological capabilities.}, language = {en} } @article{DemissieTsegayeBeshahetal.2021, author = {Demissie, Mesfin and Tsegaye, Dagne and Beshah, Birhanu and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Quality infrastructure services capability assessment in the coffee value chain}, series = {International Journal of Quality and Innovation}, volume = {5}, journal = {International Journal of Quality and Innovation}, number = {2}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1756-6975}, doi = {10.1504/ijqi.2021.117189}, pages = {158 -- 180}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Coffee generates about 25\%-30\% of total export and securing about 15 million people's livelihoods in Ethiopia. But, it has several quality issues. Studies show a total of 272 million USD of which 99\% is due to the non-conformance cost of the export product incurred annually. This justifies mitigating quality problems in the sector is important. Therefore, to deal with this issue coffee quality related data were collected from Ethiopian National Quality Infrastructure Institutions (ENQI) and Coffee Quality Inspection and Certification Association (CLU). Eighteen experts purposively selected from both institutes were asked to associate quality service with defects. Finally, lack of accreditation has the highest contribution followed by conformity and metrology with a share of 83.3\%, 75\%, and 54\% for defects points. Moreover, issues like control of temperature and humidity in storage and transport, lack of soil nutrition testing, inspection performance, and commitment to standards implementation are issues that needs to be improved.}, language = {en} } @article{BayuBerhanEbinger2022, author = {Bayu, Fitsum Getachew and Berhan, Eshetie and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Sustainability at the firm-level: review and case driven exploration}, series = {International Journal of Sustainable Society}, volume = {14}, journal = {International Journal of Sustainable Society}, number = {2}, publisher = {Inderscience Publishers}, issn = {1756-2538}, doi = {10.1504/ijssoc.2022.124860}, pages = {104 -- 134}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The challenge to integrate, measure, and report sustainability at the firm level has been frequently discussed in theory and practice. However, there is still a limitation on narrowing the sustainability concept at the firm level and addressing the challenges in a holistic approach encompassing the economic, social, and environment triple bottom lines and firm strategic management. This study explores firm-level sustainability through a systematic literature review followed by a case study exploration. Based on the review findings, key measuring dimensions were identified to frame sustainability at the firm level. The dimensions were further explored, taking a country case of large-scale industrial firm zones in Ethiopia. Critical economic, social, environmental sustainability and strategic management concerns are systematically identified and discussed. Finally, a conceptual sustainability assessment framework was proposed to support firm-level sustainability measuring and reporting, which could be considered a steppingstone for the sustainable development of Ethiopia's industrial park.}, language = {en} } @article{BayuBerhanEbinger2022, author = {Bayu, Fitsum and Berhan, Eshetie and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {A System Dynamics Model for Dynamic Capability Driven Sustainability Management}, series = {Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity}, volume = {8}, journal = {Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity}, number = {1}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, issn = {2199-8531}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc8010056}, pages = {27}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This study aims to develop a system dynamics (SD) model for sustainability management driven by dynamic capabilities (DC) perspective. DC has been suggested as a vital organization theory for gaining sustainable competitive advantage. In contrast, SD has been used to model the complex system and support the decision-making process. Modeling sustainability management with SD driven from DC has not been previously investigated, particularly in global south industrial firms. This study explored the complex and dynamic relationships of the variables involved. For a simulation experiment, the study utilized a case from a large apparel industrial park in Africa, located in Ethiopia. The simulation revealed that the capability growth trend for sustainability management follows a natural sigmoid function or S curve shape supporting the dynamic hypothesis. In particular, sustainability training efforts, waste management practice, ethical management, supervision, and minimum worker's wage have been found to be influential variables and innovation points for capability growth towards sustainability management. The SD model contributes to the empirical gaps on dynamic models to overcome the challenges of firms in simultaneously managing sustainability dimensions. The study is the first to explore DC-driven sustainability management using SD, particularly from the case of a global south country.}, language = {en} } @article{ButtkeRoesselEbinger2022, author = {Buttke, L. and R{\"o}ssel, H. and Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Nachhaltige Lieferketten gestalten - Risikoanalyse nach den Anforderungen des deutschen Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetzes}, series = {{\"O}kologisches Wirtschaften}, volume = {37}, journal = {{\"O}kologisches Wirtschaften}, number = {3}, pages = {27 -- 30}, year = {2022}, language = {de} } @incollection{BayuEbingerBerhan2022, author = {Bayu, Fitsum Getachew and Ebinger, Frank and Berhan, Eshetie}, title = {Integrating Sustainability Measures and Practices in the Ethiopian Industrial Parks: From Review to Conceptual Model}, series = {Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering}, booktitle = {Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {9783030937119}, issn = {1867-8211}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-93712-6_18}, pages = {262 -- 276}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Sustainable performance demands to show a sustained competitive advantage that lasts a long period. "Industrial Parks" is now the gateway to sustainable development, especially in the least developing countries like Ethiopia, for example. The industrial parks are highly attracting foreign direct investment and working for the inclusive development of the country. Though this is a good start, the capability is at an initial stage and needs support in terms of their performance towards creating a sustainable operation. Based on the evidence of both theoretical and empirical literature findings, this study paper conducted a review and identified the sustainability measures and practices from which it tries to filter the key capability measures and practices for the Ethiopian industrial parks. For integrating the identified practices and measures, as a methodological approach, the theory of dynamic capability process is considered, encompassing sensing, learning, and transforming the cyclic loop. Practices and measures are incorporated in each process of dynamic capability pillars. A conceptual model was developed as the final output showing the holistic map of the integrated sustainability measures and practices. The measures and practices identified will fully support the sustainable growth and decision process of the industrial park operation. It also adds value to the body of knowledge in industrial sustainability in special economic zones.}, language = {en} } @article{Ebinger2024, author = {Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Berichterstattung entb{\"u}rokratisieren}, number = {04}, publisher = {IWW-Informationsdienste}, pages = {169-173}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In der Debatte um die Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung geht es immer wieder auch um die Frage, wie k{\"u}nftig Standards im Reporting effizienter gestaltet und Synergien besser genutzt werden k{\"o}nnen. Dieser Beitrag vergleicht das Regelwerk der CSRD bzw. der ESRS mit dem des EMAS und stellt praxisnah dar, wie beide Standards in der Umsetzung sinnvoll verkn{\"u}pft werden k{\"o}nnten, um letztlich b{\"u}rokratischen Aufwand bei der Berichterstattung zu verringern und redundante Pr{\"u}fprozesse zu vermeiden.}, subject = {Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung}, language = {de} } @article{EbingerLautermann2023, author = {Ebinger, Frank and Lautermann, Christian}, title = {Die neuen Regulierungen zur Unternehmenstransparenz f{\"u}r Nachhaltigkeit}, series = {{\"O}kologisches Wirtschaften - Schwerpunkt : Unternehmenstransparenz f{\"u}r Nachhaltigkeit}, volume = {38}, journal = {{\"O}kologisches Wirtschaften - Schwerpunkt : Unternehmenstransparenz f{\"u}r Nachhaltigkeit}, number = {3}, publisher = {Oekom Publishers GmbH}, issn = {1430-8800}, doi = {10.14512/OEW380314}, pages = {14 -- 16}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die neuen Regulierungen zur Unternehmenstransparenz f{\"u}r Nachhaltigkeit}, language = {de} } @article{Ebinger2022, author = {Ebinger, Frank}, title = {Eintauchen in neue M{\"o}glichkeiten}, series = {Verantwortung}, volume = {3}, journal = {Verantwortung}, issn = {0936-7454}, pages = {56-59}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Unsere Welt wird komplexer, schneller und un{\"u}bersichtlicher. Bisher geltende Wahrheiten l{\"o}sen sich auf. Lebensstile, Wirtschaftsstrukturen und Konsummuster {\"u}berschreiten planetare Grenzen, die eine Transformation in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit dringend n{\"o}tig machen, um unsere Handlungsspielr{\"a}ume nicht v{\"o}llig zu verspielen. Aktuelle und drohende Krisen auf der einen und Handlungsr{\"a}ume und -m{\"o}glichkeiten auf der anderen Seite erfordern heute innovative L{\"o}sungen, Strukturen, Partnerschaften und letztlich Entscheidungen von uns, deren Konsequenzen und Wirkungen wir in langer Perspektive kaum absch{\"a}tzen k{\"o}nnen. Das gilt f{\"u}r die Politik-und im gleichen Maße auch f{\"u}r die Wirtschaft mit ihren am (globalen) Markt agierenden Unternehmen. Es erscheint zun{\"a}chst als eine Binsenweisheit: Entscheidungen mussten schon immer unter Unsicherheit getroffen werden. Aber bei n{\"a}herer Betrachtung wird deutlich, dass es durch strukturell steigende Vielschichtigkeiten, Vernetzung und Widerspr{\"u}chlichkeiten immer schwieriger wird, zu verstehen, zu vermitteln und zu beurteilen, was vermeintlich richtig oder falsch ist. Alte Formen der Wissensgenerierung, aber auch die Aufbereitung von Wissen halten mit der steigenden Komplexit{\"a}t kaum noch Schritt. Neue Formen des Wissens, das sogenannte Transformationswissen, werden k{\"u}nftig gebraucht. Hierbei k{\"o}nnen immersive Technologien wichtige Vorteile bieten.}, language = {de} } @article{EbingerOmondi2020, author = {Ebinger, Frank and Omondi, Bramwel}, title = {Leveraging Digital Approaches for Transparency in Sustainable Supply Chains}, series = {Sustainability}, volume = {12}, journal = {Sustainability}, number = {15}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, issn = {2071-1050}, doi = {10.3390/su12156129}, year = {2020}, abstract = {With the growing global interdependence of companies, their scope of responsibility for the environmental, social, and human rights impacts associated with their activities is also growing. In this context, companies are increasingly held accountable for social and ecological issues that lie within the sphere of action of their suppliers and sub-suppliers. They are thus faced with the challenge of meeting these demands for transparency, traceability, and compliance with standards in their Supply Chains (SCs). Based on the theoretical framework of Sustainable Supply Chain Transparency (SSCT) in Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM), this conceptual article aims at initiating the discussion on digitalization in SSCM. Therefore, a heuristical research framework, based on relevant fields in the management of sustainability oriented transparency (governance, cooperation and partner selection, traceability/tracking, and strategic and operational risk assessment) is developed. In relation to these fields, consequently, data-driven digital approaches are identified to which potentials for SSCT and control can be attributed. This initial analysis of existing digital approaches already shows that the market is developing dynamically, but is driven more by individual initiatives. In many cases, the approaches used so far are still in the trial phase or offer only limited solutions. Therefore, this paper contributes by giving an overview of the current application of the digitalization approaches in SSCM pinning our discussion on SSCT dimensions.}, language = {en} }