ISO 14001 AND THE CREATION OF SSCM IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY

Dominik Zimon

Abstract: The aim of this publication was determining the impact of implementation of the ISO 14001 standard requirements on creating sustainable supply chains in the textile industry. The research process included the development of research tools such as questionnaires. Surveys of anonymous nature were sent by e-mail to top management representatives organizations operating in the south-eastern Poland and Slovakia who hold a certified quality management system according to ISO 14001. The research process carried out as well as the analysis of the obtained results allowed to respond to the research questions. As a resoult it can be stated that the ISO 14001 standard is an instrument that has a noticeable impact on improving the concept of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) in the textile industry.

Keywords: ISO 14001; SSCM; Textile industry; Sustainability

DOI: 10.24874/IJQR14.03-06

Recieved: 10.09.2019  Accepted: 14.03.2020  UDC: 677.01:677.011

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