Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Supply Chain Management: Exploring Its Relationship with Human Resources and Supply Management
Changing demographics, aging population, and globalization resulted in a more diverse population in terms of race and ethnicity, cultures, backgrounds, and identities (Tang, 2023). At the same time, the call for equal rights for underrepresented groups, such as women or the LGBQT+ community has an impact on workforce diversity (Roberson, 2019; Tang, 2023). According to Amis et al. (2020), organizational practices in Human Resources Management (HRM), such as hiring, promotion, role allocation, compensation, and structuring, might hinder diversity and cause inequalities in the workforce, and perpetuate unequal working conditions (McCarthy et al., 2021). Individuals tend to prefer working or collaborating with people they regard as similar (Amis et al., 2020; Gligor, 2020). Therefore, managers may use similarities (both in terms of identity and cultural background) when making decisions about whom to hire (Amis et al., 2020) or which supplier to select (Gligor et al., 2021).
This special issue aims to explore engaged research on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Supply Chain Management (SCM) and its relationship with Human Resources Management and Supply Management. It will examine both theoretical advancements and practical implications, providing insights into how DEI influences supply chain performance, risk management, and supplier relationships.
List of topic areas
- Activism research in DEI in SCM.
- Collective actions in favor of DEI in SCM.
- DEI towards Sustainable Supply Chains. DEI to change the field of SCM.
- DEI to manage HRM practices, initiatives, talent shortage.
- Diverse leadership in supply chain decision-making.
- Skills and competences needed to manage DEI in SCM.
- Education and professional associations to promote DEI in SCM.
- Strategies and approaches that prioritize DEI and tackle issues related.
- DEI in supplier diversity and procurement strategies.
- Impact of DEI on SC Relationships and Performance.
- DEI in emerging and developed economies.
- DEI in global supply chain operations.
Guest Editors
Priscila Laczynski de Souza Miguel, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil, Priscila.miguel@fgv.br
Blandine Ageron, Université Grenoble Alpes, France, Blandine.ageron@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Niniet Indah Arvitrida, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia, niniet@ie.its.ac.id
Submissions Information
Submissions are made using ScholarOne Manuscripts. Author guidelines must be strictly followed.
Authors should select (from the drop-down menu) the special issue title at the appropriate step in the submission process, i.e. in response to “Please select the issue you are submitting to”. Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal.
Key deadlines
Opening date for manuscripts submissions: 30th July 2025
Closing date for manuscripts submission: 31st January 2026
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