We need a sustainable consumption pattern

Thøgersen, John

doi:10.1108/rausp-05-2022-267

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“…Sustainable products and services are produced through different production systems and supply chain configurations, each with a set of practices and objectives (Evans & Miele, 2017). As Thøgersen (2022) reminds us, focusing on the delivery of one particular sustainability dimension may lead to negative consequences in other ones. Inconsistencies may well sum up over time in a world of high monitoring costs.…”

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Voting with the wallet: a principal–agent framework for the analysis of sustainable supply chains

Varella Miranda,

Fowler A. Monteiro,

Oliveira

et al. 2024

RAUSP

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Purpose This paper aims to investigate delegation decisions in supply chains, exploring the metaphor that consumers who make environmentally and socially responsible choices are equivalent to voters in an election. Design/methodology/approach This theoretical paper relies on the principles of agency theory to shed light on fundamental challenges that shape our ability to transform supply chains. Findings This paper unravels two puzzles linked to delegation decisions within sustainable supply chains. It shows that as firms adopt sustainable production systems, their ability to convey relevant information that convinces consumers to enter in a delegation relationship diminishes, ceteris paribus; and once a delegation relationship is established, complementarity within the dimensions of the contract is necessary to guarantee the delivery of sustainability attributes. Research limitations/implications The findings of this paper offer insights that can inspire empirical research on sustainable supply chain management. Practical implications Policymakers and entrepreneurs willing to incentivize the transformation of supply chains must think about the nature of the relationship between firms and consumers. This paper provides a metaphor that can help practitioners to reinterpret their role as providers or consumers of products and services with sustainability attributes. Social implications This paper provides insights that may enhance the understanding of how individual consumption decisions may contribute to transforming supply chains. Originality/value This paper expands the repertoire of theoretical tools that can be applied to study the emergence and resilience of sustainable supply chains.

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Voting with the wallet: a principal–agent framework for the analysis of sustainable supply chains

Varella Miranda,

Fowler A. Monteiro,

Oliveira

et al. 2024

RAUSP

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“…Furthermore, most research has focused on private-sphere behaviours, such as green consumption (Koller et al, 2011), while there are fewer studies on public-sphere behaviours, such as environmental activism (Stern, 2000). Researchers should focus on impactful domains, such as sustainable transportation, meat consumption and renewable energy (Thøgersen, 2022). Impactful SCBs can be investigated at different levels (e.g., consumer, industry, country).…”

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How to maintain sustainable consumer behaviours: A systematic review and future research agenda

Elhoushy

Jang

2023

Int J Consumer Studies

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Understanding the role of physical trial for good shopping decisions

Loupiac,

Le Nagard

2024

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Purpose In the context of omnichannel distribution development, this study aims to understand how and why trying products out helps people make good purchase decisions (i.e. decisions that they do not regret later). Design/methodology/approach The paper uses mixed methods consisting of an experiment (n = 162), a series of interviews with consumers (n = 16) and in-store observations (n = 202). Findings Results show that trying products out allows us to evaluate how they will fit, which increases purchase intention. They also indicate that trying leads to better decision-making. Research limitations/implications This paper enriches product trial literature and sheds new light on how sales channels combine in omnichannel distribution. Practical implications The conclusions of this research will be useful to retailers who want to help consumers make better purchasing decisions. Social implications Helping consumers make better decisions minimizes the societal impact of consumption by reducing the frequency of re-purchases and product returns. Originality/value The originality of this research lies in using mixed methods, providing a complete understanding of why consumers try products out and how they do so.

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We need a sustainable consumption pattern

Cited by 5 publications

References 30 publications

Voting with the wallet: a principal–agent framework for the analysis of sustainable supply chains

Voting with the wallet: a principal–agent framework for the analysis of sustainable supply chains

How to maintain sustainable consumer behaviours: A systematic review and future research agenda

Understanding the role of physical trial for good shopping decisions

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