Reducing Modern Slavery Risks in Supply Chains: Contributions From a Sociotechnical Systems Perspective

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Fayezi, Sajad; Klassen, Robert; Gold, Stefan; Benstead, Amy; Van Wassenhove, Luk
• 署名单位: University of South Australia; University of Adelaide; Western University (University of Western Ontario); Universitat Kassel; University of Manchester; INSEAD Business School
• 刊物名称: PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• ISSN/ISSBN: 1059-1478
• DOI: 10.1177/10591478241309873
• 发表日期: 2025
• 页码: 1028-1037
• 关键词: Modern slavery; Forced labor; Labor Exploitation; WORK SYSTEMS; supply chain; Sociotechnical Systems

摘要

Using sociotechnical systems (STS) theory, this article offers a critical perspective on how the interplay between social and technical systems in supply chains can be leveraged to gain valuable insights into addressing risks related to modern slavery. It elaborates on the complex recursive interactions among various elements of STS, shedding light on the emergence, perpetuation, and diffusion of modern slavery, as well as the sociotechnical interventions available within supply chains. We develop a framework that conceptualizes the risk of modern slavery as the outcome of interactions among multiple systems, providing guidance for future research, policy development, and managerial strategies to address this pressing societal challenge. Importantly, multistakeholder initiatives, combining innovative approaches to both social and technical governance, are expected to play a crucial role in mitigating modern slavery risks.