The Politics of Global Supply Chains is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of global trade and the modern supply chain landscape. This insightful book delves into the evolving political framework surrounding global supply chains, focusing on how power and distribution are negotiated in today's interconnected world. With an impressive foundation of over 300 interviews from farmers, workers, activists, businesses, and government officials in key sectors such as garments and coffee, the book highlights the critical role of non-state actors in supply chain governance.

Readers will explore the intricate, multi-layered systems of governance that characterize contemporary supply chains, where traditional state authority meets innovative non-state initiatives. This essential text is aimed at scholars, students, and professionals keen to grasp the implications of globalization, global governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Furthermore, The Politics of Global Supply Chains suggests practical enhancements to strengthen the effectiveness and accountability of supply chain governance, appealing to both scholars and practitioners in global business regulation and corporate social responsibility. The conclusions provide valuable insights not only for business participants in non-state governance schemes but also for state regulators seeking to bolster their influence in transnational processes.

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745661711
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


Description:
The Politics of Global Supply Chains analyses the changing
politics of power and distribution within contemporary global
supply chains. Drawing on over 300 interviews with farmers,
workers, activists, businesses and government officials in garment
and coffee sector supply chains, the book shows how the increased
involvement of non-state actors in supply chain governance is
re-shaping established patterns of global political power,
responsibility and accountability.

These emerging supply chain governance systems are shown to be
multi-layered and politically contested, as transnational
governance schemes interact with traditional state governance
arrangements in both complementary and conflicting ways. The
book?s analysis of changes to the relationship between state
and non-state actors within transnational governance processes will
be of particular interest to scholars and students of
globalisation, global governance and regulation.

The Politics of Global Supply Chains also suggests some
practical ways by which the effectiveness and accountability of
supply chain governance could be strengthened, which will interest
both scholars and practitioners in fields of global business
regulation and corporate social responsibility. Conclusions are
relevant to the business and civil society actors who participate
directly in non-state governance schemes, and to state regulators
whose distinctive governance capacities could play a much greater
role than at present in supporting transnational, non-state
governance processes.