Abstract The complexities surrounding the supply chain logistics for perishable commodities within Bangladesh are extensive. Poor infrastructure, fragmented transportation and corruption compound the operational complexities within this emerging market. This case study analyses many of the day-to-day operational challenges and tensions inherent within Micro-Small-Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) forming the backbone of the Bangladesh socio-economic structure. The drive for transition toward greater levels of sustainability and corporate responsibility is problematic, affecting many levels within an extended and fragmented supply chain. The selected case study highlights the ‘lived in’ geographical, environmental, economic and cultural factors that impact the ability of emerging market enterprises to remain profitable within emergency scenarios whilst transitioning toward a more sustainable model. This study, whilst detailing many of the tensions and critical issues facing MSMEs, highlights the benefits of direct Government intervention, criticality of a leaner and more efficient supply chain and reassessment of financial incentives to drive the transition to a more efficient and sustainable economy.

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可持续供应链内在的紧张关系：来自孟加拉国的案例研究

摘要 孟加拉国易腐烂商品的供应链物流非常复杂。基础设施薄弱、交通支离破碎和腐败加剧了这个新兴市场的运营复杂性。本案例研究分析了构成孟加拉国社会经济结构支柱的中小型企业 (MSME) 中固有的许多日常运营挑战和紧张局势。向更高水平的可持续性和企业责任过渡的驱动力是有问题的，影响到延伸和分散的供应链中的许多层面。选定的案例研究突出了“居住在”地理、环境、经济和文化因素影响新兴市场企业在紧急情况下保持盈利的能力，同时向更可持续的模式过渡。这项研究在详述中小微企业面临的许多紧张局势和关键问题的同时，强调了政府直接干预的好处、更精简、更高效的供应链的重要性以及对推动向更高效和可持续经济转型的财务激励措施的重新评估。