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Core values

- The project examines how different configurations of societal impact are pursued by purpose-driven organizations (PDOs) and aligns these with supply chain design (SCD) to drive various sustainability impacts[1].
- It identifies four SCD pathways that organizations can follow to achieve specific societal impacts, which includes environmental and social welfare improvements[1].
- The study emphasizes the importance of integrating commercial and social welfare supply chains, social network design, and partner selection to broaden value creation and manage conflicting stakeholder expectations[1].
- The project also highlights the need for investments in social capital and capabilities for managing social innovation and supply chain monitoring, which are crucial for holistic sustainability and community well-being[1].