Moving Towards Sustainable Supply Chains in Cambodia: A Comprehensive Analysis
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This article presents a study on sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices in Cambodia, a developing country. The introduction provides background information on the Cambodian supply chain and highlights the importance of SSCM. The research aims and objectives, as well as the study scope and limitations, are also discussed. The literature review examines the definition and importance of SSCM, challenges and opportunities for SSCM in developing countries, and provides an overview of sustainable supply chain management practices in Cambodia, including successful case studies. The methodology section outlines the study design, data collection and analysis methods, as well as methodological limitations. The results and analysis section presents an overview of current supply chain practices in Cambodia, identifies gaps, and challenges, and analyzes current SSCM practices. Finally, recommendations are provided to improve sustainable supply chain management practices in Cambodia, and the conclusion summarizes the findings of the study.
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