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Exploring the dilemma of local sourcing versus international development – the case of the flower industry
Author(s) -
Holt Diane,
Watson Anna
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
business strategy and the environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.123
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1099-0836
pISSN - 0964-4733
DOI - 10.1002/bse.623
Subject(s) - dilemma , business , strategic sourcing , international market , food industry , marketing , economics , industrial organization , commerce , political science , philosophy , strategic financial management , epistemology , strategic planning , law
This paper examines the debate surrounding local versus international sourcing of retail products, particularly food and flowers, in light of the emerging carbon imperative. It begins by examining the Fairtrade market and then examines ‘food miles’ and carbon impact. The complexity of sourcing decisions when considering both international development issues and the emerging carbon agenda is considered using the case of the cut flower industry. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.