Digital transformation, smart technologies, and eco-innovation are paving the way toward sustainable supply chain performance

Science Progress, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 105(4)

Published: Oct. 1, 2022

The world has limited resources and resource depletion been a serious concern for many years. To ensure that ecological balance is maintained, the United Nations developed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study attempts to meet 12th SDG of "responsible production consumption" provide guideline manufacturing organizations in Pakistan. Many scholars have examined role different technologies on sustainable performance. However, research using eco-innovation (EI), digital transformation (DT), smart (ST) still scarce. current develops conceptual model based resource-based view (RBV) technology, organization, environment (TOE) theories, simple random sampling technique, valid data from 375 professionals industry collected test relationship between development strategy (SDS), EI, DT, ST, supply chain performance (SSCP). results indicate strong positive relationships SDS, SSCP. Results even if are executing SDS without DT cannot achieve Therefore, it recommended managers they must apply ST guarantee their pursuit achieving contribution toward SDGs.

Language: Английский

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Circular economy adoption challenges in the food supply chain for sustainable development

Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32(4), P. 1334 - 1356

Published: July 6, 2022

Abstract Food loss and waste are major issues in the food industry, they affect all stages of supply chain (FSC). linked to environmental deterioration, economic loss, an increase hunger. Therefore, industry requires sustainable consumption production (SCP) reduce losses waste. The circular economy (CE) concept has become a popular strategy for reducing boosting sustainability. with efficient reverse logistics FSC, producers can help achieve development goals (SDGs) like SCP zero In literature, minimal research been available identifying CE adoption challenges FSC. This identifies 15 critical from literature discussion panel experts. relationship between established through interpretive structural modeling (ISM) technique. were characterized cause–effect according their relational intensity obtained using grey decision‐making trial evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) Grey's theory is applied DEMATEL minimize uncertainty vagueness expert judgment. findings this study suggest that creating policy government, providing incentives, strictly enforcing regulations most challenge. Hence, by focusing on above, effective principle achieved. result also suggests addressing CE, corporate social responsibility (CSR) be performed. provides some recommendations practitioners adopt towards targets.

Language: Английский

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How digitalization transforms the traditional circular economy to a smart circular economy for achieving SDGs and net zero

Transportation Research Part E Logistics and Transportation Review, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 177, P. 103147 - 103147

Published: July 29, 2023

Promoting and achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) net zero will be a high priority among companies institutions. Several strategies are being developed to motivate integrate SDGs zero-related approaches in companies, which the circular economy (CE) is gaining momentum due its documented impact on elements of zero. In fact, recent studies began examine relationship between CE, through different perspectives with areas application. Although this primarily for implementation targets, very few demonstrate concerns about CE-SDG-net relationships, specifically smart CE. traditional CE influences positively, approach remains insufficient several areas, including lack real-life information, where most practices principles reside. To address gap, has been established by researchers unleash potential explore tackle existing literature study focuses identifying influence focus single textile case study. The divided four phases, as follows. first phase attempts select best feasible that have major second understands integrated success factors adopting selected practices. third evaluates analyzes overall common practices, finally, fourth validates available results from previous phases feedback various reliable sources. A methodology used understand core research, while it should noted groundbreaking work field research. Two multi-criteria decision-making tools (MCDMs) used, namely Best Worst Method (BWM) grey DEMATEL selecting evaluating commonly collected factors. theories (CSF theory TOE theory) strengthen study's theoretical background contribution. assist practitioners, discussed way chosen their considered influential digitalization.

Language: Английский

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Towards the Smart Circular Economy Paradigm: A Definition, Conceptualization, and Research Agenda

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 4960 - 4960

Published: April 20, 2022

The digital age we live in offers companies many opportunities to jointly advance sustainability and competitiveness. New technologies can, fact, support the incorporation of circular economy principles into businesses, enabling new business models facilitating redesign products value chains. Despite this considerable potential, convergence between these is still underinvestigated. By reviewing literature, paper aims provide a definition conceptual framework, which systematize smart paradigm as an industrial system that uses during product life-cycle phases implement strategies practices aimed at creation. Following conceptualization, classical, underlying principle, ‘waste equals food’, reshaped equation more fitting for age—that say, + data = resource’. Lastly, provides promising research directions further develop field. To knowledge on paradigm, researchers practitioners are advised to: (i) from exploratory descriptive confirmatory prescriptive purposes, relying wide spectrum methodologies; (ii) move focus single organizations entire ecosystem chain stakeholders; (iii) combine different leverage their synergistic potential; (iv) assess environmental impact prevent potential rebound effects.

Language: Английский

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The Influence of Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Integration on Overall Sustainable Supply Chain Performance: An Empirical Analysis from Manufacturing Companies in Morocco

Energies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 1004 - 1004

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

This study examined the association between digital transformation (DT), supply chain integration (SCI), and overall sustainable performance (OSSCP). The current literature has preliminarily explored concepts of DT SCI their relationship with performance. However, real empirical evidence direct impact on OSSCP been missing so far. To fill this gap, data were collected from 134 professionals working in international manufacturing companies operating Morocco through a questionnaire-based survey August 2022 to November 2022. A conceptual framework was developed based DT, SCI, analyzed by partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) assistance SmartPLS 4.0 software. findings revealed that significant positive influence OSSCP. Furthermore, directly positively impacts mediation effect Further, research provides insights for practitioners into enhancing adopting technologies integrating SC functions. In particular, adoption drives higher ethical level perspective sustainability efficiency operations. is first analyze context.

Language: Английский

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Unpacking the sustainable performance in the business ecosystem: Coopetition strategy, open innovation, and digitalization capability

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 412, P. 137433 - 137433

Published: May 9, 2023

Language: Английский

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Embracing supply chain digitalization and unphysicalization to enhance supply chain performance: a conceptual framework

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 53(5/6), P. 628 - 659

Published: March 31, 2023

Purpose The paper presents a research methodology that could be used to carry out systematic literature review on the current state of art technological development in field digitalization and unphysicalization supply chains (SCs). A three-dimensional conceptual framework focusing relationship between Digital Technologies (DTs), business processes SC performance is presented. study identifies emerging practices areas management positively affected by implementation DTs. With this mind, have high probability considered future best practices. Design/methodology/approach was conducted DTs management. aims algorithmically objectively standardize information incorporated into thousands scientific documents. Selected papers were analyzed investigate recent unphysicalization. total 87 selected subsequently grouped 11 macro-categories. 17 linked are taken account different impacts From set 1,585 papers, 5,060 collected singularly summarized combining DT, process impact performance. Findings unique analytical perspective provided represents an important evolution when trying organize widely most highlighted described. graphically represented allow for emergence combinations These suggest promising Additional findings identify define contexts which Big Data contributes Originality/value offering progress through systemize as well detect potential under framework. provides structured proposal directions, assuming five gaps basis prescriptions, agenda theory development. Moreover, managerial issues concerning management, referred data efficiency productivity processes, market performance, risk SC.

Language: Английский

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Circular economy practices and environmental performance: Analysing the role of big data analytics capability and responsible research and innovation

Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(8), P. 6029 - 6046

Published: June 6, 2023

Abstract This study employs dynamic capability view theory to comprehend the interplay between big data analytics (BDAC), responsible research and innovation (RRI) circular economy practices (CEPs) as an execution strategy for improving environmental performance. The uses partial least square structural equation modelling analyse primary survey collected from 326 manufacturers. results indicate that BDAC, RRI CEPs favourably affect Notably, emerges most influential factor among three. Furthermore, findings suggest implementing serves a mediator influence of BDAC on Surprisingly, finds moderating impact resource commitment is not statistically significant in any three pairwise interactions involving with respect have various intriguing implications how manufacturers can enhance their strategies achieve better performance, representing noteworthy contribution foundational view. Finally, these also provide valuable insights managers, enabling deeper understanding determinants contribute deploying performance within manufacturing setting.

Language: Английский

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Linking the digital and sustainable transformation with supply chain practices

International Journal of Production Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 62(3), P. 949 - 973

Published: Feb. 9, 2023

The digital transformation involves both risks and opportunities for the sustainability of global supply chains. This systematic literature review 64 peer-reviewed English journal articles aims to show how adoption technologies is related (sustainable) chain management practices associated sustainable outcomes. (Non)existing relationships between these constructs will be examined, which has not been done previously. Content, frequency, contingency analyses are conducted from a practice-based view. study reveals three main topics in literature: (1) mainstream eco-efficiency debate; (2) supplemented by data-driven, comprehensive long-term perspective on environmental sustainability; (3) hard-to-measure substantive aspects that can fostered communication, selective monitoring certification. An integrated proposed facilitate more viable approach. Based identified (non)existing relationships, researchers practitioners learn about they use improve sustainability. Importantly, it should recognised hardly quantifiable targets obscured large datasets. Future research focus integration economic ensure compatibility substantial goals profitability entire chain.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Digital Transformation toward Sustainable Development

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(20), P. 14697 - 14697

Published: Oct. 10, 2023

The rapid advancements in digital technologies have prompted organizations to embrace transformations (DTs) order enhance efficiency, gain a competitive advantage, and achieve long-term sustainability objectives. However, the successful adoption of innovative necessitates careful consideration various factors, such as stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, risk mitigation, availability resources implementation support. This study examines sustainable within transformations. data for this were collected from 760 stakeholders through questionnaire survey analyzed using SPSS software (Version 27). study’s results underscore significance considering efficiency transformation process outcomes organizations. findings analysis clarify that integrating principles DT has positive impact on effectiveness transformation, indicated by environmental, social, economic performance indicators. novelty lies its focus incorporating into process. demonstrate organizations’ are enhanced when their goals align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). purpose emphasizes importance arranging objectives ensure overall success longevity efforts.

Language: Английский

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