Rethinking Sustainable Supply Chain through Relational Learning

Anna Marrucci is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Milan, Italy, and Adjunct Professor at the Kent State University (Florence Campus) where she teaches International Business and Principles of Management.   Her research focuses on two main areas: the role of relational learning in territorial contexts characterized by strong resistance to change and the role of places in achieving sustainable outcomes. Her focus on relational dynamics is grounded in her commitment to relational sociology, which drives her to examine relationships from a multidisciplinary perspective. Costanza Dasmi is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Florence, Italy, and Adjunct Professor at Florence University of the Arts (FUA) where she teaches Consumer Behavior and Retailing to international students. Her research interests include sustainable consumption, CSR communication and sustainable behavior. She has published book chapters and articles for international publishers and journals.

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Rethinking the Supply Chain through a Relational Lens.- Chapter 3: From Relational Sociology to Relational Learning.- Chapter 4: Textile Supply Chain.- Chapter 5: Sustainability in the Prato Textile District.- Chapter 6: Exploring Sustainability Dynamics: A Qualitative Approach.- Chapter 7: The relevance of Relational Learning in Sustainable Supply Chain Performance: A Quantitative Approach.- Chapter 8: Conclusions and Future Perspectives.