Sustainable Supply Chain in the Textile and Garment Industry of Vietnam
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Published: 27 September 2023

Sustainable Supply Chain in the Textile and Garment Industry of Vietnam

Thi Mai Huong Doan, Tram Anh Vu

University of Labour and Social Affairs, Foreign Language Specialized School

asian institute research, jeb, journal of economics and business, economics journal, accunting journal, business journal, management journal

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10.31014/aior.1992.06.03.533

Pages: 222-236

Keywords: Supply Chain, Sustainability, Sustainable Supply Chain, Textile, Vietnam

Abstract

The textile and garment industry has contributed significantly to the Vietnamese economy. However, as it faces increasing pressure from importers who place more stringent requirements on product quality, the industry needs to adopt sustainable practices to stay competitive in the global market. This article examines the current state of the textile and garment supply chain in Vietnam using the sustainable development goals framework proposed by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) regarding the economic, social, and environmental aspects. It also considers the five criteria for determining the sustainable supply chain throughout the production-to-distribution process in the textile and garment industry suggested by Shen (2014), which cover Eco-material Preparation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Green Distribution, Green Retailing, and Ethical Consumers. The article evaluates the achievements and challenges of the supply chain in Vietnam based on these criteria and, thereby, offers recommendations to various stakeholders, such as the government, ministries, sectors, associations, and enterprises, to foster a more sustainable textile and garment industry in Vietnam.

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