Sustainable Supply Chain Performance Research Articles

Supply Chain Sustainability and Financial Performance: The Role of E-Commerce, Digital Banking and Digital Marketing of SMEs

Abstract This study aims to analyse the relationship between e-commerce and the business sustainability of the supply chain, as well as digital marketing variables and the business sustainability of the supply chain. The method used in this study is an associative strategy: business sustainability and financial performance, Digital banking and the financial performance of SMEs. The research method used in this study is a quantitative approach. This study uses a purposive sampling technique because sampling is carried out with specific considerations or criteria that must be met. The data collection method in this study was carried out by distributing questionnaires online through social media. Respondents in this study were 668 SME owners in Indonesia. The scale used to measure is a scale with an interval of 1 - 5, from strongly disagree to agree strongly. The data collection technique in this study uses a questionnaire by providing several written statements addressed to respondents, which will then be answered. Structural equation modelling is often called Partial Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS version 3.0. The results of this study show that the E-Commerce variable has a positive effect on the business sustainability of the supply chain, and digital marketing has a positive impact on the business sustainability of the supply chain. The supply chain of business sustainability has a positive and significant relationship to financial performance. Digital banking has a positive and significant relationship with the financial performance of SMEs.

Sustainability Practices Impacts on Supplier Sustainability Risks and Sustainability Performance: An Empirical Study of Brazilian Companies

ABSTRACTThis study explores the influence of sustainability practices on supplier sustainability risks and sustainability performance in Brazilian companies, offering key insights into how behavioral and technical practices impact these crucial areas. Data were collected from 152 Brazilian companies across various sectors. The theoretical framework was tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The research findings highlight that implementing behavioral sustainability practices has a positive effect on reducing supplier sustainability–related risks and improving overall sustainability performance in supply chains. These practices, focused on fostering sustainable behaviors within organizations and among suppliers, play a critical role in mitigating sustainability risks and enhancing long‐term performance. Unexpectedly, the study did not confirm the predicted relationship between technical sustainability practices and improvements in supplier sustainability–related risks and performance. This surprising result challenges traditional assumptions about the effectiveness of technical practices in improving supply chain sustainability performance. By uncovering the distinct impact of behavioral versus technical sustainability practices, the study provides valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners. It emphasizes the importance of promoting behavioral change to achieve meaningful sustainability outcomes. The findings have practical implications for companies aiming to enhance their sustainability strategies and manage sustainability risks more effectively within their supply chains, making this research a significant contribution to sustainable management and supply chain theory.

Enhancing supply chain sustainability performance: the pivotal role of emerging technologies

Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of sustainable supply chain practices on sustainability performance in North American and Canadian firms in a business-to-business (B2B) context, specifically focusing on the mediating role of emerging technologies. It aims to deepen the understanding of this complex relationship, contributing to both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. Design/methodology/approach This study collected data from supply chain managers in the USA and Canada using a mixed-methods approach that includes partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), necessary condition analysis (NCA) and importance-performance map analysis (IPMA). PLS-SEM was utilized to model the relationships between sustainable practices, emerging technologies and sustainability performance. NCA identified the essential conditions required for sustainability performance, while IPMA was used to assess the importance and performance of different constructs, helping to pinpoint areas where the managerial focus can yield the most significant improvements. Findings This study reveals that sustainable supply chain practices (SSCP) alone do not directly lead to enhanced sustainability performance. SSCP includes product design, procurement, investment recovery and social sustainability. Sustainability performance includes economic, environmental and social performance. Instead, adopting specific emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, wearable devices and virtual reality, is crucial. A significant threshold identified is these technologies’ 80% adoption rate for substantial performance improvements. Furthermore, this study distinguishes the varying impacts of different technologies on economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability. Originality/value This research offers new insights by showing that emerging technologies fully mediate the relationship between SSCP and performance. It expands on existing literature by detailing the specific impacts of various technologies, moving beyond the generalized approach seen in prior research. Specific impacts of emerging digital technologies on SSCP and performance remain underexplored in a B2B environment, and this research aims to address this gap.

Industry 4.0 Digital Technologies as Enablers of Sustainable Supply Chain Operations Performance

The objective of this paper is to find the best industry 4.0 digital technologies as enablers amongst the available alternatives based on sustainable supply chain operations performance. Numerous sustainability advantages are provided by these technologies, from the possibility of reducing energy consumption and waste generation to increased prospects for recycling and industrial symbiosis. Using twenty sustainable supply chain performance criteria, we identified ten industry 4.0 digital technologies and used the Multi-criteria Decision Making (TODIM) technique to rank the best of them in a hierarchical fashion. In order to assist newly emerging firms in identifying the best industry 4.0 practices, this study analyzes the dominance of industry 4.0 digital technologies based on the significance and dominance of sustainable supply chain operations performance measures. The results show that the most important Industry 4.0 digital technologies for a sustainable supply chain are IoT, Big Data Analytics, and Blockchain; hence, enterprises should prioritize these technologies more to reap their benefits.

The Impact of ICT Utilization on Sustainable Supply Chain Performance of Korean Export Manufacturers

The Impact of ICT Utilization on Sustainable Supply Chain Performance of Korean Export Manufacturers

Big data analytics capability and supply chain sustainability: analyzing the moderating role of green supply chain management practices

PurposeThis research develops a theoretical framework to understand the role of big data analytics capability (BDAC) in enhancing supply chain sustainability and examines the moderating effect of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices on this relationship.Design/methodology/approachGuided by the dynamic capability view (DCV), we formulated a theoretical model and research hypotheses. We used partial least square-based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data collected from 159 survey responses from Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG).FindingsThe statistical analysis revealed that BDAC positively impacts all three dimensions of supply chain sustainability: economic, social and environmental. Additionally, GSCM practices significantly moderate the relationship between BDAC and supply chain sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsThis study makes unique contributions to the operations and supply chain management literature by providing empirical evidence and theoretical insights that extend beyond the focus on single sustainability dimensions. The findings offer valuable guidelines for policymakers and managers to enhance supply chain sustainability through BDAC and GSCM practices.Originality/valueThis study advances the current understanding of supply chain sustainability by integrating BDAC with GSCM practices. It is among the first to empirically investigate the combined effects of BDAC on the three dimensions of sustainability – economic, social and environmental – while also exploring the moderating role of GSCM practices. By employing the DCV, this research offers a robust theoretical framework highlighting the dynamic interplay between technological and environmental capabilities in achieving sustainable supply chain performance.

Driving sustainable supply chain performance through digital transformation: the role of information exchange and responsiveness

Driving sustainable supply chain performance through digital transformation: the role of information exchange and responsiveness

Challenges of Disclosing Environmental Accounting Performance and Its Impact on Quality Supply Chains to Promote Sustainable Development in Companies—Experiences of Some Companies in the GCC—2024

In response to the growing environmental concerns and sustainability imperatives in the GCC and the world in general, companies are increasingly being urged to integrate environmental accountability into their core strategies and operations by accounting for environmental performance in their financial statements and the impact on supply chains and sustainable development. The problem of the study is to identify the impact of environmental accounting disclosure challenges on supply chains and sustainable development in companies. By taking the experiments of 20 companies and representatives of the study community interested in the topic and using the heuristic study approach through the questionnaire tool and a set of key variables, including the adoption of disclosure on environmental accounting performance (DEAP), supply chain sustainability performance (SCP), Sustainable Development Index (SD), and the (PLS) program, through statistical analysis, the study reached the most important results. The study revealed a positive relationship between the disclosure of environmental accounting performance, improved supply chains, and sustainable development in the companies represented by the study sample in the GCC, where both financial performance and environmental performance contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and supply chains. Accordingly, the study recommends many recommendations, the most important of which are: the need for companies to be encouraged to disclose the performance of environmental accounting as a strategic necessity, promote more sustainable supply chain management, improve financial performance, and effectively contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, thereby enhancing sustainability within companies and across supply chains. The study also recommends the need to continue studies in this aspect, especially in the GCC and East Asian countries, to urge companies to disclose the performance of environmental accounting in their financial statements.

Toward Sustainable Performance in the Hotel Food Supply Chain: Influences of Quality Management Practices and Digital Integration

This study addresses a gap in the literature on how quality management practices within the food supply chain can be effectively integrated with digital technologies to enhance Food Supply Chain Sustainable Performance (FSCSP) in the hospitality and tourism sector in Egypt. Thus, a quantitative approach was employed, with data being collected through both online and in-person surveys from employees with sufficient knowledge of their hotel’s food products, food supply chain, and quality management practices in five-star hotels in Egypt. SPSS and WarpPLS-SEM techniques were used to analyze the research data. The findings showed that Food Supply Chain Quality Management (FSCQM) practices positively influence both FSCSP and Supply Chain Digital Integration (SCDI), with SCDI serving as a mediator in the relationship between FSCQM and FSCSP. This study is helpful for hospitality businesses in developing economies because it shows how important it is to combine digital innovation with strong quality management to improve operating efficiency and gain a competitive edge in terms of sustainability. This involves fostering a technology-driven culture that encourages creativity, innovation, transparency, and information-sharing among employees to ensure the successful integration of FSCQM practices with hotels’ digital competences.

Exploring the role of managerial green commitment in enhancing sustainability in Congo's cobalt supply chain

The Congolese cobalt industry is pivotal to the global mineral economy, yet it faces mounting sustainability challenges amid increasing demand. This study addresses a critical research gap by investigating the role of Managerial Green Commitment (MGC) in enhancing Sustainable Supply Chain Performance (SSCP). Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and data from 159 managers, we explore the mediating roles of Supply Chain Management Practices (SCMP) and Information Systems (IS). The findings show that MGC significantly enhances SSCP both directly (β = 0.53, p < 0.01) and indirectly through SCMP (β = 0.46, p < 0.05) and IS (β = 0.42, p < 0.05). Specifically, the results show that effective supply chain management practices (β = 0.61, p < 0.01) and the integration of advanced information systems (β = 0.60, p < 0.01) are crucial for leveraging managerial green commitment to achieve sustainable performance. The study offers actionable insights for industry leaders and policymakers, highlighting the necessity of integrating green initiatives at the organizational level to achieve sustainable performance in the cobalt supply chain. These insights are crucial for strategic planning and policy formulation to improve sustainability in the mineral industries.

The Adoption of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices on Performance of Agricultural Sectors in Ethiopia

In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in interest from both academic and corporate sectors concerning sustainable supply chain management. The increasing number of published papers focusing on this topic is a signal for this. To contribute further to the development of this field, this paper presents a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the impact of adopting sustainable supply chain management in the agricultural sector in Ethiopia, considering a total of 67 papers published between 2010 and 2023. This literature review aims to examine barriers, internal and external driving forces of the adoption of sustainable supply chain management practices, the impact of adopting sustainable supply chain management practices on the performance and identify constraints and opportunities of sustainable supply chain management practices in Ethiopian agricultural sectors. Focusing on the Ethiopian context, the study provides insights into the link between sustainable supply chain practices and performance outcomes. Additionally, NVIVO, qualitative data analysis software, was utilized to enhance the review process and ensure the systematic literature analysis.

Building sustainable supply chains: Role of supply chain flexibility in leveraging information system flexibility and supply chain capabilities

In today's interconnected and intricate global environment, achieving sustainable supply chain performance is paramount for organizations. Within this context, the flexibility of information systems as dynamic capability, is a driving force behind effective supply chain management. In addition, there are a multitude of compliances that supply chains have to comply with in order to achieve sustainable outcomes. Against this background we examine how information systems flexibility, knowledge capabilities, supply chain capabilities and supply chain flexibility contributes towards sustainable performance of the supply chains. Using the lenses of Dynamic Capability View (DCV), this paper explores relationships among these constructs using Partial least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). 321 tire industry professionals participated in the survey and provided their feedback. The findings underscore the fact that information system flexibility significantly enhances knowledge and supply chain capabilities, which subsequently facilitate flexibility in supply chains. The results of this study also established the significant influence of supply chain flexibility on sustainable supply chain performance, emphasizes the need to have flexibility in supply chain to achieve sustainability goals. This research provides an important input into academic debates on sustainable supply chain management, as it sheds light on the role of information system to improve Supply chain flexibility and sustainability.

Examining the factors influencing sustainability performance in the UK food industry

ABSTRACT This research examines the role of organisational culture (OC) and supply chain integration (SCI) in improving sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP) in the food manufacturing industry in the UK. A competing value framework (CVF) was used to categorise OC into developmental, group, rational and hierarchical cultures. Qualitative interviews with 11 senior managers in the UK food industry were conducted and manually analysed. We found that three competing values in developmental, group and hierarchical cultures are effective in implementing and achieving higher SSCP. The values inherent in these cultures also trigger internal and external integration through which the firms acquire sustainability ideas, knowledge, training and skills from customers and suppliers to improve SSCP. We also found that within the context of sustainability, internal integration is critical to a successful external integration. The study contributes immensely to sustainability literature by highlighting the actual OC values relevant to achieving higher SSCP and establishing SCI’s mediating role. The study further assesses how SCI is established and formed by firms on the verge of achieving higher SSCP. Managers are advised to adopt blended competing values (developmental, group and hierarchical culture) and strengthen and heighten systemic SCI to implement sustainability practices, improve SSCP as well as overcome sustainability challenges.

Sustainability performance assessment of sago industry supply chain using a multi-criteria adaptive fuzzy inference model

Background Sustainable supply chains are more competitive than conventional supply chains. Supply chain sustainability performance needs to be carried out to determine sustainability under current conditions and to design appropriate strategies to increase sustainability. This study aims to design a sustainability performance assessment model for the sago agro-industry supply chain and identify critical indicators for sustainability improvement. Methods The Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) evaluates sustainability on three levels: economic, social, and environmental. The Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) is then used to aggregate the overall sustainability performance. The cosine amplitude method (CAM) was used to analyze key indicators. This study assessed the sustainability performance on industrial- and small-medium-scale sago agro-industry. Results The results show that the supply chain sustainability performance on the industrial scale is 44.25, while it is 48.81 for the small-medium scale with the same status, almost sustainable. Key indicators for improving sago agro-industry supply chain sustainability performance include profit distribution among supply chain actors, institutional support for supply chains, waste utilization (reuse &amp; recycle), and the availability of waste management facilities. The implication of this research for managers regards assessing the current status of sustainability performance and key indicators as a reference for formulating sustainability strategies and practices. Implication The sago agro-industry sustainability performance evaluation methodology uses industry-relevant metrics to assess supply chain sustainability, promoting collaboration among stakeholders and assisting in the creation of sustainable strategies. Conclusions The results of the study will enable supply chain actors to understand the key indicators for improving sustainability performance in the sago agro-industry supply chain, especially in Meranti Islands Regency, Riau Province. The proposed model can be applied to other agro-industries by adjusting the indicators used and assessing data availability and suitability for the research object.

How to improve supply chain sustainable performance by resilience practices through dynamic capability view: Evidence from Chinese construction

This study explores the relationship between supply chain resilience (SCR) and sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP) within the context of the Chinese construction industry, a sector known for its complexity and vulnerability to disruptions. Drawing on data from 525 construction companies, the research investigates how SCR directly influences SSCP and examines the mediating role of dynamic capabilities in this relationship. The results highlight those dynamic capabilities, specifically the ability to seize and reconfigure, serve as critical mediators in the resilience-sustainability relationship while sensing does not have a significant mediating effect. This suggests that in highly dynamic environments like China's construction sector, focusing on capturing opportunities and reconfiguring resources is more effective for achieving sustainable outcomes than relying solely on sensing capabilities. This finding contributes to the growing body of knowledge by providing a nuanced understanding of how resilience practices can be leveraged to promote long-term sustainability.

A mathematical model for potash supply chain management with a strategic logistics perspective

Abstract Accepted by: M. Zied Babai This paper introduces a novel Integer Linear Programming model designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the potash supply chain, a crucial element supporting global agriculture. The developed mathematical optimization model focuses on fleet selection (private/outsource) and incorporates the concept of ‘inter-warehouse collaboration’, which addresses key logistics considerations. Integrating mining, processing, storage and transportation, the model encompasses decision variables like extracted carnallite amount, production, storage levels and shipped potash amount. Illustrated through a case study on the Arab Potash Company in Jordan, the results showcase the model’s proficiency in meeting local and international market demands. The model ensures resilient and sustainable supply chain performance by emphasizing logistics optimization, particularly in fleet selection. The study attains the highest ‘warehouse-to-warehouse’ support for Standard and Granular potash types in the international demand scenario, contributing to efficient production planning and fleet management. In conclusion, the presented mathematical model is a valuable tool for potash industry stakeholders, offering insights for strategic decision-makers involved in production planning and fleet management.

Big Data Analytics Capabilities, Green Intellectual Capital, Supply Chain Innovations and Sustainable Supply Chain Performance

Big Data Analytics Capabilities, Green Intellectual Capital, Supply Chain Innovations and Sustainable Supply Chain Performance

Sustainable supply chain, dynamic capabilities, eco‐innovation, and environmental performance in an emerging economy

AbstractOrganizations can reduce costs and achieve better performance by utilizing supply chain management. However, they face enormous challenges in building eco‐friendly supply chains for harmony with nature, especially in emerging economies. Therefore, the current study seeks to determine the direct impact of sustainable supply chain management practices (SSCM) on environmental performance in Pakistani industries. The mediating role of eco‐innovation and sustainable, dynamic capabilities and the moderating role of institutional support were also tested. The data from 309 key informants were collected using a multisource approach and analyzed via structural equation modeling. The results indicated that SSCM and eco‐innovation positively impact environmental performance, but dynamic capabilities have negatively influenced environmental performance. Additionally, dynamic capabilities and eco‐innovation mediate the relationship between SSCM and eco‐innovation, and institutional support moderates the relationships positively. These results will enhance the theoretical base in supply chain management literature by exploring the role of SSCM in environmental performance. For practical implications, these results help managers in using institutional support to achieve environmental goals.

A Novel Framework to Evaluate the Effect of Strategic Systems Thinking on Sustainable Supply Chain Risks, LARG Capabilities and Performance

Supply chain (SC) disruptions created due to sustainable, social, economic, environmental and technical risks are mitigated by lean, agile, resilient and green (LARG) capabilities across the SC node. This study aims at the assessment and alignment of SC risks and capabilities for a strategic fit of appropriate practices resulting in performance, efficiency and continuity of operations. The novelty of this research work is the investigation of the direct and mediating effects of strategic system thinking (SST) between SC risks, capabilities and performance. A survey comprising of 78 items was administered to 255 managers of Pakistan automotive SC industries. The exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were executed to identify the valid constructs along with their reliability and validity. The structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the conceptual model by establishing the second order constructs. SEM results indicated only technical risks having negative significant effect with performance. In terms of capabilities, the general, efficiency, integration as well as the redundant resources were found to have significant association with SC performance. The SST approach was found to be significantly associated with technical risks and capabilities such as general, recovery and redundancy. The hypothesis of SST as a mediating variable across all factors was not observed to be valid in this research. This study can help in the policy and decision-making as well as strategic assessment, planning, development, positioning and alignment of resources across the sustainable SC. The operations can be influenced positively through system integration and conservation of resources for a sustainable performance. The green, environmental and social risks had higher SC impact and need to be focused upon in Pakistan automotive SC for higher performance and sustainability.

An advanced dual-layered framework for sustainable supply chain performance

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the sustainable supply chain performance indicators. At a macro level, the identification of the sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) performance indicators is done through exhaustive literature survey and interviews with experts. Furthermore, these indicators are evaluated through a hybrid approach, i.e. total weighted interpretive structural modelling (TWISM) followed by analytic hierarchical process (AHP). Design/methodology/approach Micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India are a major contributor to nation’s GDP. However, this sector struggles to comprehend benefits from implementation of SSCM due to a lack of appropriate performance evaluation metrics. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the body of knowledge in SSCM by proposing and evaluating a set of SSCM performance indicators. Findings The paper highlights the SSCM performance indicators and concludes that business strategies, implementation planning and impact of stakeholders are the top SSCM performance indicators (SPIs). Therefore, the decision-makers must initially focus on strategic requirements which foster the implementation of SSCM, thereby ensuring profitability for all stakeholders. Research limitations/implications Although the proposed framework was validated through a case study on Indian automobile component manufacturing MSMEs, future research would explore the extension of the framework to other industries. Originality/value The originality of this study lies in the application of the novel TWISM-AHP tool. Furthermore, the SPIs identified in the study, consider the integration of the triple bottom line from the MSME perspective. The TWISM-AHP analysis will be beneficial for SC decision-makers to enhance the SSCM performance based on the identified indicators and their criticality.