2023/10/12 by Marcus Brandenburg, Ronakeh Warasthe, Stefan Seuring
paper · doi:10.1108/ijopm-03-2023-0200
Purpose By January 1, 2023, the German supply chain due diligence act (SCDDA) has become effective. This represents a strong governmental intervention into global operations and supply chain management (SCM). Hence, its frame conditions and implications are worth being studied. Design/methodology/approach Expert interviews with managers reveal factors of risks and opportunities as well as performance impacts and implementation issues. Findings A conceptual framework and research avenues are outlined. Research limitations/implications Pathways for SCM research and interdisciplinary studies are suggested. Practical implications Practitioners may gain a deeper understanding of relevant factors for managing supply chains (SCs) that are exposed to the new act. Social implications Understanding implications of the act may help improve social SC sustainability. Originality/value This study offers an initial empirical exploration and a first conceptualization of the expected consequences of the German SCDDA.