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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate how three core elements of critical management studies (CMSs), "de-naturalisation", "reflexivity" and "(non)-performative intent", can help expand the current debate in the supply chain management (SCM) field. Design/methodology/approach: The authors used a systematic literature review to select 103 articles published in 12 high-ranking journals in the SCM field based on the Academic Journal Guide of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. Findings: The findings of this study suggest that SCM studies can be narrowed down into four major CMSs themes: "power", "ethics and environmental issues", "diversity" and "working conditions", but even these themes are still under-discussed and undertheorized in SCM. The literature the authors reviewed is more concerned with explaining these phenomena than questioning them and proposing new agendas. This paper, therefore, will discuss how these three core elements of CMS can help transform the "hidden" issues of SCM, which it will do by illustrating it in the context of buyer–supplier relationships and lean manufacturing. Practical implications: This research will encourage SCM scholars who are interested in conducting more critical studies and teaching the harmful effects of global supply chains. Originality/value: This paper highlights that a combination of SCM and CMS approaches is important when we decide to adopt a more critical "constructive" view of supply chain challenges and engage practical and critical views, respectively, to generate knowledge that not only increases (corporate) performance but also highlights social needs and values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Community-based forensic support services (CBFSSs) were commissioned nationally by National Health Service (NHS) England in 2017 in response to "Building the Right Support" (NHS England, 2015). CBFSSs provide multidisciplinary support to adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who are in (or at risk of) contact with the criminal justice system and those transitioning from inpatient secure care. This paper aims to highlight potential systemic barriers to accessing community forensic services for people from an ethnic minority background. in one CBFSSs in Northern England. Design/methodology/approach: This paper provides preliminary reflections on potential systemic barriers within the criminal justice system and health-care services that have implications for service users from ethnic minority backgrounds accessing CBFSSs. Findings: There is a paucity of data, policy and literature that focuses on people with intellectual disabilities and autism with forensic needs from ethnic minority backgrounds. This lack of data obstructs further reforms to meet the needs of this population. Originality/value: CBFSSs are commissioned across England. While some regional variation is to be expected, services should be aware of the systemic barriers people from ethnic minority backgrounds within their region face. These barriers should be considered and addressed when evaluating service efficacy and delivery. Recommendations are made to review and address issues of under-representation of ethnic minorities within CBFSSs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]