Abstract
Abstract Managing a sustainable supply chain is a concept related to many areas of the economy. Its efficient functioning depends on the implementation of SDG activities and the development of industry (first-fourth/fifth industrial revolution). Due to the likelihood of different priorities in the implementation of the sustainable development goals, it is important to build such relationships, e.g. in the supply chain, so that their implementation could take place under similar conditions. Digitization, or the circular economy concept (CE), create an opportunity for the SME sector to build relationships as part of industry networks, for instance, where the managed supply chain would have a common and realistic goal to achieve. This goal will be a priority in business models based on sustainable development. The article presents the results of research regarding the furniture industry in Poland (key industry, referred to as smart specialization). The results of the analysis show that the industry has a large production potential, and the natural resources used in it are constantly increasing. However, there are doubts raised by the lack of stability in the dynamics of the sold production in the industry. Ultimately, the business model of the industry supply chain should focus on the environmental aspect (sustainable management of the raw material supply chain) and on eco-friendly consumption (sustainable management of the product supply chain), so that it can be managed in a sustainable way.
Highlights
Sustainable development is a kind of environmental "must have" in the current economic reality
Designing a supply chain that will take into account the aspects of sustainable development requires the use of dedicated tools
Chain management requires a decisionmaking process that extends its traditional format to include the principles of sustainable development
Summary
Sustainable development is a kind of environmental "must have" in the current economic reality. The fourth industrial revolution is preceded by electricity or automation of the production line What makes it different from the previous revolutions is that it applies to all aspects of life, which in turn is a common area with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). It was introduced to achieve a balance between the three pillars of sustainable development. It has a limited scope and scale of activities. Taking into account that the vast majority of national economies is mainly composed of the SME sector, a global network of connections (e.g. clusters) should be used that will create equal growth opportunities for all enterprises that are part of a sustainably managed network (industry) supply chain
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