Sustainable supplier development within healthcare: an embedded case study in a hospital setting

Authors

  • Cees J. Gelderman Faculty of Management, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands
  • Dave Doves Faculty of Management, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands
  • Janjaap Semeijn Faculty of Management, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands
  • Marjolein C.J. Caniëls Faculty of Management, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, the Netherlands

Keywords:

sustainability, supplier development, purchasing, health care, hospitals

Abstract

Extant literature on sustainable supplier development typically relates to the manufacturing industry. The public healthcare sector, with its strong, negative impact on the environment, tends to be overlooked. Our study aims to understand how sustainable supplier development is applied in hospitals and to what extent such initiatives contribute to achieving their sustainability goals. We used an embedded case study within the facilities segment of a large Dutch hospital group. Although various forms of direct and indirect supplier development were applied, we observed a striking lack of measurable targets and insufficient monitoring. The results show a worrisome lack of commitment rather than a sense of urgency.

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Published

31-12-2023

How to Cite

Gelderman, C. J., Doves, D., Semeijn, J., & Caniëls, M. C. (2023). Sustainable supplier development within healthcare: an embedded case study in a hospital setting. Sustainability Letters, 2. Retrieved from https://sustainabilityletters.net/article/view/19060

Issue

Vol. 2 (2023)

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Copyright (c) 2023 Cees J. Gelderman, Dave Doves, Janjaap Semeijn, Marjolein C.J. Caniëls

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