Managing the socially sustainable global manufacturing network

Abstract

Footprint decisions in global manufacturing networks have an impact on local society, environment and economy. However, the reverse influence can also be detected: the globally increasing awareness of customers and politics related to socially sustainable manufacturing is driving the design of footprint decisions. This paper exploits the effects of offshoring and reshoring in global manufacturing networks from the social and economic dimensions of sustainability. It presents and examines examples from industrial practice.