Supply Chain Management Framework Research Articles

Competent methods to shield the SCM from new age blockchain attacks

The interior technology of the blockchain is the decentralized ledger, which can be used to record and secure transaction data across many parties in a blockchain. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins can use the blockchain to perform transactions between infinity and unknown parties without the need for an intermediary. A blockchain-based supply chain can support participants in recording price, location, cost, certification, quality, and other significant information. As a characteristic of blockchain, the information available within the blockchain can provide traceability of the material supply chain, reduce losses from the fake and grey markets, improve visibility and agreement over outsourced contract manufacturing, and effectively enhance an organization's position as a leader in responsible manufacturing. This paper proposed a Supply Chain Management (SCM) framework and tested it against various blockchain-based new age attacks, like peer-to-peer network-based attacks and consensus and ledger-based attacks, to analyze the impact of SCM.

Digital monitoring and modeling of construction supply chain management scheme with BIM and GIS: An overview

For a decade the construction industry has been on its all-time low in productivity due to its lack of adaptability to the digitization of society. In comparison, the manufacturing and production industries have been able to successfully integrate computer applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT) into their processes. As a result, their economic progression has received a significant uplift. Digitization and automation in the construction industry is a relatively young sector with a lot of opportunities for research and innovation. An excellent instrument for surveying resources and operations is a digital environment for monitoring the construction supply chain management framework (CSCM). For infrastructure projects, building information modeling and geographic information systems are strongly encouraged for improved productivity and better coordination. The convergence of BIM and GIS creates a complete digital representation of the physical environment. BIM may be used to produce, manage, and exchange operational data of building structures, whereas GIS could be used to handle the logistic aspect of the construction project and store, organize, and analyze data representing the horizontally spread urban environment. As a result, the unified utilization of BIM and GIS is crucial in Urban Sustainability applications that require data from both facilities and the urban environment. Because BIM has only been around for around ten years, and combined BIM and GIS applications have only been around for an even shorter time, there is no solid framework on the latter for individuals who are just getting started with BIM and GIS in Civil Engineering. Review and analysis of previous works are required to have a better grasp of the current condition and future direction of the budding discipline. This article reviews the visual flow of a model prepared in which BIM is used for initial construction operations, In addition, GIS is incorporated in the present model to allow for a wide spectrum of geographical analysis in the CSCM's logistics perspective (storage of goods and transit).

An analysis on E-Business in Manufacturing Logistics

In manufacturing logistics, the selected software products and organizational processes provide reliable and suitable applications in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Nonetheless, because of the sudden change and enhancement of Information Systems (IS), some potential remedies are outdated and have to be reviewed and replaced with modern IS. As such, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) frameworks can be considered as well. This paper evaluates E-Business in manufacturing logistics while reflecting advanced Supply Chain management (SCM) frameworks for SMEs, data mining and cloud computing. After evaluating the elements and issues of the change management in enterprises, this contribution focusses on Dynamic AX and Systeme Anwendungen Produkte (SAP) which is the ERP systems with reference to manufacturing logistics. In this business segment, the requirement for long-lasting and supporting remedies with technological application is fundamental. Currently, there is just a slight variation in technological application, but there is a significant change in how business flows in SMEs.

Core Elements Underlying Supply Chain Management in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

The relevance of supply chain management (SCM) is being increasingly recognized in the construction industry. However, its implementation has been limited and is still challenging for researchers and practitioners. An adequate and systematic understanding of context-specific core concepts and practices are considered fundamental to foster its implementation. This paper aims to provide a holistic look into the existing research on elements underlying SCM in the construction industry. It adopts a systematic literature review method to examine almost two decades of publications and uses a comprehensive SCM framework to synthesize the findings. The results revealed a set of 19 core elements clustered in five subject areas (i.e., ‘strategic management’, ‘logistics’, ‘relationships’, ‘best practices’ and ‘organizational behavior’) that have a prominent role in construction SCM. Every core element was analyzed in detail and the results were discussed in the context of other evidence. This study produced the first comprehensive picture of the current state of knowledge, providing relevant contributions to enhance the understanding and implementation of SCM within the construction industry.

Filtering Facepiece Respirator Supply Chain Management Framework in a Disaster Such as COVID-19

Due to the lack of vaccines and treatments, filtering facepiece respirators are a primary and effective tool to dampen the spread of COVID-19. To meet the huge and continuous demand for filtering facepiece respirators, this concept paper suggests a supply chain management framework based on the disaster management principle. This concept paper adopts an exploratory and qualitative literature review to provide managerial insights for the supply chain participants. Due to implementation delay and strategic interdependency, the supply chain management strategies need to be systematically integrated. A viable way to integrate strategies is based on the disaster management cycle: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery phases. Our model integrates innovative and successful but overlooked supply chain management strategies. First, the production capacity should be flexible so that the production mode in emergency and normal situations can be different. Second, the concept paper and development facilities can utilize their capacities for actual production in emergencies. Third, the quality certification process should accommodate the flexible production capacities. Fourth, inventory stockpiling should be renewable. This concept paper contributes to policymakers, healthcare sector decision-makers, stakeholders throughout the FFR supply chain to cope with future crises caused by pandemics by providing a systematic approach to constructing an effective, flexible, and resilient supply chain.

Green supply chain management framework for supplier selection: an integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach

ABSTRACT This research aims to propose a green supply chain management framework to evaluate supplier organizations. A real-world supplier selection problem is considered, in which three India-based supplier organizations are selected from three different industrial segments, namely, Organization A (service organization), Organization B (manufacturing organization), and Organization C (process organization). Six important criteria are identified from the literature, which encompass both the environmental, economic, and operational aspects of the sustainability. Data is collected through developing a questionnaire, establishing a committee of experts from the strategic, tactical, and operational levels, and carrying out surveys. An integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach is proposed in which the entropy method determines criteria weights and complex proportional assessment, technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution, and grey relational analysis rank the supplier organizations separately. Results show that the manufacturing organization is the benchmark organization and its strategies can guide other organizations to enhance their performance. Results also reveal that ‘Total energy consumption’, ‘Total scrap material generation’, and ‘Renewable energy utilization’ are the influential parameters that should predominantly be considered for green supplier selection. This research may assist policymakers to build appropriate sourcing strategies for overall sustainable development.

An industry survey of implementation strategies for clinical supply chain management of cell and gene therapies

Background aimsThe novelty of cell and gene therapies (CGTs) has introduced unique supply chain challenges and considerations not seen by chemically synthesized (small-molecule) drugs. These complexities increase during the clinical phases, where drug safety and efficacy milestones are still underdeveloped. For example, for autologous therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies, in which the treatment is developed from the patient's own cells, supply chain management plays an integral role in chemistry, manufacturing and control processes. Supply chain management requires proactive planning because of the strict cold chain requirements and time sensitivity of CGTs. This research examines strategies and responses to challenges experienced by industry stakeholders (e.g., sponsors and manufacturers) during the implementation phases of clinical supply chain management. This research further evaluates the adequacy of the current regulatory framework for distribution and supply chain management of CGTs in the US. MethodsA survey methodology was used to query subject matter experts from the biopharmaceutical industry who were familiar with the clinical supply management of CGTs in the US. The survey instrument was developed using an implementation framework and disseminated electronically to mid- and senior-level subject matter experts who had experience with clinical trials, supply chain management and CGTs. ResultsA total of 128 respondents accessed the survey, and 105 respondents answered at least one question. Seventy-five respondents completed the survey. Results showed that a lack of harmonization in regulations across the supply chain, limited resources, challenges with vendor management, high costs and complexities in the supply chain due to product specificity and customization proved to be impediments for the industry. In addition, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic had a significant impact on supply chain implementation. The results revealed that less than half of the respondents had business continuity plans in place. These challenges increased for smaller and mid-size organizations. Thirty percent of small and mid-size organizations were less prepared to scale up than larger companies. ConclusionsSuggestions from industry stakeholders were to adopt and enforce Good Distribution Practices in the US (81%), pre-plan distribution strategies with internal and external stakeholders along the supply chain and develop agile systems and robust processes end to end. Hurdles in scaling up and scaling out from the clinical to commercial phases for time- and temperature-sensitive CGT products make it difficult to predict the supply chain's long-term feasibility. Although there are initiatives to improve these impediments, such as improving industry partnerships and creating global CGT transportation standards, there are still regulatory knowledge gaps present for CGTs. Therefore, it is essential to establish a baseline and foundation for CGT supply chains extending beyond the loading dock.

Using ISM-fuzzy MICMAC method: Develop enablers' framework of sustainable supply chain management in textile sector

The assembling area has contributed altogether to construction the country's financial system for agricultural nations similar to India; however it have likewise made numerous ecological and cultural issues. The arrangement with these issues, the current examination has recognized the empowering influences and displayed their interrelationships for the situation association of IndianThe aim of this paper is to identify and create relations between Sustainable Supply Chain Management Enablers (SSCMEs), to comprehend common impacts of these SSCMEs on SSCM use, and to discover the driving and reliance strength of SSCMEs. This paper has recognized 20 SSCMEs based on review and the sentiments of specialists from the scholarly community and industry. A nation poll-based study has been led to rank these recognized SSCMEs. The results of the study and interpretive basic demonstrating (ISM) strategy have been connected to develop shared connections among SSCMEs, which uncovers the immediate and aberrant impacts of each SSCMEs. The consequences of the ISM are utilized to contribute to the fluffy MICMAC (Matriced' Impacts Cruise's Multiplication Applique ea' un Classement) examination, to recognize the driving and the reliance intensity of SSCMEs. The 20 SSCMEs out of 25 SSCMEs (Mean ≥ 3.00) have been considered for investigation through an across-the-country poll that reviews Indian car associations. The coordinated methodology is produced since the ISM show gives just a twofold relationship among SSCMEs. In contrast, fluffy MICMAC examination gives detailed investigation identified with driving and the reliance intensity of SSCMEs. The weighting for ISM show improvement and fluffy MICMAC is based on the opinions of a few industry experts. It is the most emotional decision, and many biases on the part of the judge can have an effect on the final result.The examination gives vital rules to the two professionals, just as the academicians. The professionals need focus on these SSCMEs all the more cautiously amid SSCM execution. SSCM administrators may deliberately design its long-haul development to meet the SSCM activity plan. While, academicians might be urged to classify diverse issues, which are huge intending to these SSCMEs. The course of action of SSCMEs in a progression, the classification into the enablers and ward classifications, and fluffy MICMAC are a selective exertion in the territory of SSCM usage.

A framework for green supply chain management in construction sector: A case study in Indonesia

Purpose: In order to implement Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM to support the effort in reducing the environmental impact of the supply chain processes, a framework needs to be developed. This study aimed to propose a conceptual and holistic GSCM framework to represents a roadmap towards GSCM implementation by integrating all green supply chain practices by various stakeholders of construction sector in Indonesia.Design/methodology/approach: Green practices were obtained from an extensive literature review. Questionnaire survey of GSCM stakeholders in the construction sector was conducted to obtain the preference of green supply chain variables as the proxy for variable weighting and ranking. Pairwise Comparison (PWC) and Technique for Others Preference by Similarity to Ideal (TOPSIS) were adopted to analyze the weight and to rank the green practices respectively. The finding of PWC and TOPSIS were used to develop the framework.Findings: The implementation of the GSCM in the construction sector in Indonesia is mainly focused on reducing the use of hazardous materials, the management of waste at the project site, selling products and components that are no longer used, using video conferencing both inter- and intra-organization meetings, and support from the management level in the form EMS and ISO 14001 certification.Research limitations/implications: This study did not include other GSCM performances as criteria, such as operational and logistical performance.Practical implications: An efficient evaluation technique developed by the framework can be used in decision making policies by policy makers and stakeholders of the organization which can identify and prioritize the green practices for adoption of GSCM in the construction sectorOriginality/value: The originality of this research is that GSCM framework was developed with most relevant green practices based on ranking and weighting criteria as well as the main stakeholders involved.

Mathematical Modeling of Closed-loop Supply Chain Network based on Environmental and Social Impacts

With the expansion and intensification of competitive environment in today's world, supply chain management has become one of the key issues facing businesses. It has influenced all the activities of organizations to produce products, improve quality, reduce costs and provide the services required by customers. On the other hand, as the volume of pollutants increased, the researchers sought to design networks that, in addition to economic optimization, focused on environmental factors in all sectors. Supply chain network design is a strategic and critical issue that provides an optimal framework for effective and efficient supply chain management. One of the most suitable areas for integration in supply chain networks is the design of closed-loop supply chain networks, which can prevent the overlap caused by the design of separate direct and reverse networks. In this paper, a mixed integer linear programming model for closed loop supply chain network design is presented. The latter model seeks to minimize costs, minimize environmental impact, maximize the amount of worn-out product collected, and maximize supply chain social responsiveness. The proposed model is implemented by Saba Battery Company, which produces various types of batteries. Since the proposed model belongs to the NP-hard category, an exact solution method and two multi-objective genetic algorithms and a multicomponent particle swarm were used to solve the model. .

Supply Chain Management In Light of Sustainable Development: A Strategic Approach To Confront The Delinquent "COVID-19": A Conceptual Study

The purpose of this study is to address the potential link between supply chain characteristics and sustainable development at the country level. The purpose of this study is to introduce the common concept of supply chain management in different business organizations and its models according to the functionality nature and economical activities. Organizations usually are enhancing their competitive capabilities to increase their market share in the local and global markets, which boosting the development and improvement the organizational performance by the activation of the supply chain management. Business organizations are functioning before the outbreak in a stable and safe business environment, while various commercial, industrial, and service activities are facing difficulties, complexity, and unexpected strategic challenges resulting from the Global coronavirus outbreak. Therefore, this study aims to present the integrated conceptual framework for supply chain management and the mechanisms of its operations introducing the relationship between the supply chain and sustainable development and its impact on the national economy. The study also introduces a strategic approach of supply chain management interaction with the effects and consequences of COVID-19 and later on recovery from its disturbances.

STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PRODUK DALAM RANTAI PASOK KOMODITI PISANG DI PROVINSI BENGKULU

A well-being supply chain system will affect on the sustainability of the production and consumer’s satisfaction. Consumer’s need will be fulfilled if the served quality is in the accordance with consumer’s expectations. This study aimed to identify banana supply chains, determine product quality attributes, and strategies for improving the quality of banana products. The methods used were Van der Vorst supply chain management framework, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The research results exposed that banana supply chain consisted farmers, traders, industries, retailers, and consumers. The dominant quality factors on thise supply chain were the harvest planning (0.24) and harvesting technique (0.19) for fresh bananas; the frying (0.28) and the packaging (0.20) for sale banana; the frying (0.28) and the packaging (0.17) for banana chips. Meanwhile, the quality attributes for fresh bananas were fruit maturity and damage level, for sale bananas were taste and texture, and for banana chips were taste and level of cracked chips. The proposed strategies to improve product quality in the banana comodity supply chain were an increase ability or skill in the production process for each actor (0.25), using standards in the product production process (0.22), make a explicit contractual agreements between actors regarding product quality (0.21), establish a structur farmer group institutions (0.13), optimizing local wisdom (0.10) and the government’s role in assisting farmer and industrial development (0.08). Keywords: banana products,quality improvement, supply chain

Using Big Data for Sustainability in Supply Chain Management

In the literature, several frameworks have been proposed to help sustainability management in supply chains. Nevertheless, they present a number of shortcomings. With the aim of overcoming these shortcomings, this paper proposes a framework for sustainable supply chain management composed of six dimensions: methodology, organization, stakeholders, maturity model, human resources, and technology. The main innovations of the framework are that (1) it includes a methodology that acts as a guide to sustainability management and improvement in a holistic way by using a balanced scorecard for any type of supply chain and covering the whole project life cycle; (2) it combines quantitative and qualitative methods for sustainability assessment; (3) it describes the techniques and technology to be used in each task of the methodology; and (4) it identifies the past impact of SC sustainability, as well as predicting its future impact, using Big Data analytics. The practical utility, completeness, and level of detail of the framework were validated through questionnaires answered by both five academics and three professionals. In addition, the framework was applied to a case study to (1) validate its usefulness and (2) to improve it with the feedback obtained.

The interplay between the Internet of things and supply chain management: challenges and opportunities based on a systematic literature review

PurposeThis study aims to identify and analyze how Internet of things (IoT) technology affects supply chain management (SCM) performance.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review was conducted (using Scopus, JSTOR, Emerald, ProQuest, Science Direct and Web of Science) covering a 20-year timeframe (2000–2020). Out of 2,572 papers identified, 171 peer-reviewed papers from the most important journals were selected. Content analysis was used following the Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) SCM framework.FindingsRegarding the GSCF SCM framework processes, most IoT-based studies have addressed improving order fulfilment, manufacturing flow management and demand management processes. However, no studies addressing the Supplier relationship management process were identified, suggesting that IoT-based applications are perceived to add more value in downstream than upstream SCM processes. The importance of using enabling technologies to realize the potential of value generation of IoT was also revealed. Findings suggest new research avenues related to product development and commercialization process, the supplier relationship management process, the returns management process, servitization strategies, new SCM models and new business models.Research limitations/implicationsThe review encompasses only academic papers from journals considered the most relevant (retrieved from specific databases), using the impact factor as the quality criterion.Practical implicationsThe findings can help business managers better understand the potential of IoT technology, such as the main applications identified in the literature and their impacts on SCM processes. Their importance in enabling technologies to leverage SCM performance is identified and the emerging SCM models/business models that IoT deployment can enable are highlighted.Originality/valueThis study contributes to filling a gap in the literature using a systematic literature review of how IoT technology affects SCM performance through content analysis, using an SCM framework to clarify which SCM processes are affected. Academic articles from the most important journals from 2000 to 2020 are identified.

Assessment of the Regulatory Aspects of Supply Chain Management of Hazardous Materials HAZMAT with Respect to the Indian Chemical Industry

HAZMAT, defined as materials which can harm people, organisms, and the environment, are a critical part of the industry supply chain as raw material, intermediates, or finished products. A strong and effective regulatory framework for dealing with HAZMAT and its proper management is of utmost importance for ensuring adequate safety and minimizing the risks during different stages of supply chain (manufacturing, storage, transportation). In view of this, the objective of research was to study the prevailing regulatory framework for supply chain management of HAZMAT in the context of Indian chemical industry.

Gresilient supplier selection through Fuzzy Ordinal Priority Approach: decision-making in post-COVID era

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the supply of both essential and non-essential goods and services has been unprecedentedly disrupted. In the absence of any playbook, the need for innovative technologies to aid recovery from the Supply Chain (SC) disruptions quickly and effectively becomes persistent. The study aims to develop an innovative decision-making technology to handle the supplier selection problems arising from the frequent impreciseness and incompleteness in the nowadays' SC reports within the framework of the gresilient supply chain management. Through the integration of green and resilience aspects of the SCs, the supply chain 'gresilience' has been conceptualized. In light of this construct and based on the data collected from a manufacturing firm, the study deploys a two-fold decomposition of the core algorithm of the Ordinal Priority Approach (OPA), one for attributes and other for alternatives. It extends the OPA to the Fuzzy OPA (OPA-F) for solving the supplier selection problems. The study illustrates how green and resilience aspects of the SC can be integrated to better understand the gresilient suppliers in the wake of the SC disruptions. A novel construct of SC Gresilience is also furnished along with a novel definition of SC Gresilience. It also provides an innovative SC decision-making technology to help procurement managers to evaluate their suppliers. The resultant framework can help them better prepare for the COVID-19 like disruptions in the future.

A conceptual framework of green smart IoT-based supply chain management

The green smart supply chain is a phenomenon that has emerged as a result of the development of sustainable and smart business and information technology trends. Sustainable and green supply chains are an innovative phenomenon that uses information technology to improve the quality of activities in operating areas. In order to ensure that activities are adapted to social and environmental needs. In this regard, the Internet of Things is one of the most important components of technology infrastructure for smart. For this purpose, in this research, a framework for implementing a green IoT-based supply chain is presented. This framework is based on the four-stage architecture of the Internet of Things and has been created by emphasizing the literature and the interaction and review of the opinions of active experts in this field. This framework illustrates the direct relationship between data generation and how it interacts with the sectors affected by environmental sustainability and outlines a clear pathway for sustainable and green decision-making in the supply chain. This framework has been endorsed by experts in the supply chain field and can pave the way for effective implementation of the green supply chain with an emphasis on technology in manufacturing organizations.

An AHP Framework to Evaluate Barriers and Potential Tensions to Green Supply Chain Management in the Food and Beverage Industry

With an increasing awareness of climate change and the need for sustainable processes, a growing number of studies have addressed green supply chain management (GSCM), its drivers, barriers, and implementation frameworks. However, despite the importance of environmental practices, industries are reluctant to implement GSCM activities, as many obstacles can arise while initiating GSCM in traditional supply chain management (TSCM). The previous literature review indicated substantial research on the barriers that hinder the adoption of green activities. To the best of our knowledge, no previous research has assessed the tensions and conflicts that may arise among collaborating actors, which can also hinder the adoption of environmental business practices. In particular, there is a notable gap in research that investigates the green- supply-chain issues in the Egyptian food and beverage manufacturing sector. In this paper, we went a step ahead to investigate these issues and to explore how GSCM barriers cause tensions among collaborating actors. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the barriers and tensions that impede the implementation of GSCM in the Egyptian food and beverage industry (FBI). In our methodology, we targeted three large food and beverage multinational companies located in Egypt. Barriers and types of tensions were identified through the literature review. Data collection consisted of three phases. For the primary source of data, a qualitative method was utilized for semi-structured interviews, followed by a questionnaire survey. Furthermore, a decision group was formed to collect and validate the data. Using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), this study categorised the identified barriers based on the relevant type of tension and explored how such barriers can create tension among various stakeholders. Thirty-nine barriers and 11 types of tension were identified through the literature review and discussion with experts. Of the total number of identified barriers, 18 were identified as common. Based on the AHP results, the category of economic tensions had the most importance. The barrier related to inflation and the currency exchange rate was the most significant among the 18 barriers and was the main driver of economic tensions. Our findings suggest that the economic instability of countries can affect the implementation of GSCM. This is the first study that combines barriers and tensions among stakeholders as impediments toward adopting green environmental practices. This study provides a new approach to the literature, giving insight into the tensions that could delay or prevent the adoption of green business activities, an approach that could be a scientific breakthrough for upcoming studies. Finally, this study can help the Egyptian FBI to identify the main issues that could hinder the transition from TSCM to GSCM. Keywords: Green supply chain management; analytical hierarchy process; barrier analysis; tensions; food and beverage industry DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/13-6-01 Publication date: March 31 st 2021

Factors in post-COVID-19 global supply chain management

Most companies by and large have tuned their supply chains to either focus on achieving the lowest total cost or providing most flexibility in responding to customer demands. Regardless of the company’s supply chain strategy design, leading companies continue to invest in their people, business process and digital technology to extend their competitive advantage in the marketplace. Leading companies want to be able to predict supply chain performance and achieve above-market returns when supply matches demand. When the global pandemic COVID-19 hit the world, however, most companies’ supply chain systems were thrown into disarray, and companies could not respond predictably. The current supply chain system was no longer operating in a stable environment when both the demand and the supply sides of the equation were simultaneously affected. As pharmaceutical and bio firms raced to develop vaccines to protect citizens, the hope is that the vaccines will be here shortly and the world will be able to return to normal. It is during this period of uncertainty that supply chain management and professionals should consider questions such as what the post-COVID-19 global supply chain management framework should look like and what are the factors that should be considered going forward from a supply chain management practitioner’s perspective. This paper attempts to answer these questions based on interviews from a few selected companies and supply chain literature research and business articles review.

Selection of environmental-conscious sourcing: an empirical investigation

PurposeThe prime objective of this paper is to design a green supply chain management (GSCM) framework to evaluate the performance of environmental-conscious suppliers using multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach.Design/methodology/approachThe literature survey reveals critical factors for implementing GSCM, adopted methodologies and the result obtained by several researchers. Data have been collected by conducting surveys and interviews with strategic-level personnel of five esteemed organizations in automobile manufacturing sectors. A GSCM framework is developed in which a mathematical tool entropy–the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) has been used to analyze the six parameters of automobile manufacturing unit. Initially, entropy is used to find the weights of each of the parameters that influence the decision matrix of the TOPSIS method. Secondly, the proposed GSCM framework ranks the supplier. Finally, sensitivity analysis of the model satisfies the GSCM framework and benchmarked the supplier.FindingsThe result shows that “Total CO2 emission” has an influential role for GSCM sustainability, and hence, firms should put more effort to reduce emissions to improve overall performance. Again, the parameters like investment in R&D and total waste generation may be ignored in the selection process. The result reveals the benchmarked supplier and its strategies for effective sourcing, which would have an indirect effect on organizations' overall sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsThis research entirely focuses on sustainability within supply chain considering economic, social and environmental paradigms. The mathematical modeling of the proposed work considers many influential parameters and provides an easy and comprehensive decision-making technique.Practical implicationsThe methods may be adopted by the industries for sustainable supply chain management. This study benchmarks the supplier organizations and explores the adopted policies by benchmarked organizations. Other organizations should follow the policies followed by benchmarked organization for enhancing environmental, social and economic performance. Organizations striving for sustainable development can adopt this framework for evaluation of supplier performance and benchmark with better accuracy.Originality/valueThe design of the GSCM framework explores both the qualitative and quantitative data based on environmental, social and economic parameters simultaneously in the evaluation of environmentally conscious suppliers. The research also investigates the constraints of the system to implement the GSCM in automobile manufacturing unit. Additionally, the sensitivity analysis justifies the benchmarked supplier and the adopted strategies to be followed by other manufacturing unit.