Portland State University
Center for Sustainable Processes and Practices
International Conference on
Sustainability in the Supply Chain
November 1-2, 2007
Call for Papers
The Center for Sustainable Processes and Practices at Portland State University is pleased to announce this 2-day conference to be held November 1-2, 2007 in Portland, Oregon, USA. This conference on sustainability in the supply chain will include both academic and practitioner forums.
The conference theme is best practices in advancing environmental and social sustainability through supply chain operations while also achieving economic viability. Papers relating to this topic are invited from academia, industry, and non-profit organizations. All disciplinary perspectives and research methods are welcome. A wide range of papers will be considered, including but not limited to conceptual, empirical, experimental, and case studies. A partial list of possible topics includes:
- Sustainable Procurement Practices
- Supplier Relationships and Corporate Codes of Conduct
- Market Structures and Supply Chain Signaling
- Logistics Planning for Environmental Stewardship
- Metrics and Measurement for Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Supplier Engagement in Social and Environmental Initiatives
- Certifications and Eco-Labels as Part of the Sustainable Supply Chain
- Converting Supply Chains to Sustainable Value Chains
- Product Take-Back: Challenges, Opportunities and Methods
- Trends and Impacts of Regulation on Sustainable Supply Chains
- The Roles of Non-Governmental Organizations in Sustainable Supply Chains
Submissions are due June 1, 2007. Only completed papers or 5-10 page works-in-process will be accepted for review. Papers will be subject to double-blind review by academic and, if appropriate, practitioner reviews. Please send an electronic copy of the paper to Elizabeth Minor at minor@pdx.edu.
Notice of acceptance or rejection will be sent out by July 15, 2007. Papers subject to revision must be revised by August 30, 2007. All presenters are expected to register for the conference.
The two days of the conference will be organized as below:
Day 1: Insights from Industry Best Practices—This day will consist of four sessions, on the supply chain themes of reverse logistics, green procurement, labor issues, and certifications. Presenters and panelists will be comprised of leading practitioners and academics discussing best practices and leading-edge developments from a variety of industries, including apparel & footwear, 'green' building, high technology, and food industries.
Day 2: Sharing Academic Perspectives—This day will consist of concurrent tracks of academic paper presentations. Paper presentations will include discussant comments by both academic and industry representatives to ensure that both theoretical and practical aspects of the papers will be considered. The format will be designed to foster productive discussion of these academic papers.
Portland is one of the world's leading cities in fostering sustainable business and development. The conference will include opportunities to learn from many area businesses and other organizations that are integrating sustainability into their supply chains. In addition, Portland is a beautiful city, with a thriving downtown and diverse, eclectic neighborhoods. Its coffee shops, bookstores, wine bars and brewpubs provide a community feel that entrances the souls of residents and visitors. Its creative culture, innovative companies, and industry leaders provide a business vitality that supports new entrepreneurs and global enterprises.
For further information, please contact:
Elizabeth Minor
Center for Sustainable Processes and Practices
Portland State University
Room 310, East Hall
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
503.725.8556
minor@pdx.edu
http://www.pdx.edu/sustainability/
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