In
this
case
study,
we
examine
the
management
and
effects
of
sustainable
practices
on
value
creation
through
differentiation
in
discount
retailer
industry.
Existing
research
sustainability
focuses
more
its
impact
cost
reduction
or
efficiency
gains.
International
retailers
are
evolving
growing
by
adapting
to
global
business
environment's
economic,
demographic
technological
trends.
Their
types
approaches
their
gaining
recognition
among
consumers.
Using
ALDI's
good
practice,
role
strategic
operational
planning,
practices,
creating
corporate
differentiation.
The
study
reveals
analyzing
primary
supporting
activities
a
company's
chain
terms
opportunities
improve
find
new
focusing
those
that
create
for
company
innovation.
It
also
raises
awareness
importance
consumption
possibilities
support
it.
International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(1), С. 3105 - 3112
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
This
article
investigates
the
transformative
impact
of
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
on
retail
distribution
systems
through
comprehensive
case
studies
global
enterprises.
By
examining
successful
implementations
across
diverse
sectors,
it
analyzes
how
AI-driven
solutions
optimize
supply
chain
operations
predictive
analytics,
automated
decision-making,
and
dynamic
resource
allocation.
It
reveals
significant
improvements
in
operational
efficiency,
inventory
management,
delivery
optimization
while
highlighting
critical
challenges
data
integration,
scalability,
organizational
adaptation.
Through
qualitative
quantitative
analysis
implementation
strategies
outcomes,
demonstrates
AI
technologies
enable
enterprises
to
build
resilient,
adaptive
chains
capable
responding
market
fluctuations
disruptions.
contributes
growing
body
knowledge
applications
logistics
provides
practical
insights
for
organizations
pursuing
digital
transformation.
synthesizes
best
practices
frameworks
that
can
guide
future
adoption
distribution,
also
addressing
broader
implications
industry
standards
competitive
dynamics
operations.
Management of Environmental Quality An International Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Purpose
This
research
examines
the
influence
of
big
data
analytics
(BDA)
on
competitive
performance
firms
in
United
Arab
Emirates
(UAE).
Focused
linkages
IT-enabled
dynamic
capabilities,
managerial
support,
driven
culture,
environmental
uncertainty
and
supply
chain
resilience,
study
aims
to
evaluate
mechanisms
through
which
BDA
contributes
advantage.
Design/methodology/approach
employs
an
empirical
investigation
address
questions
regarding
industry
UAE.
The
involved
distribution
a
structured
questionnaire
employees
(
n
=
400)
across
diverse
units
proposed
framework
was
evaluated
SPSS
AMOS.
Additionally,
researchers
utilized
Process
Macro
reveal
mediating
moderating
dynamics.
Findings
finding
emphasizes
impact
both
resilience
with
capabilities
playing
role.
Furthermore,
support
found
positively
moderate
relationship
between
capabilities.
Research
limitations/implications
improvisation
existing
literature
field
providing
understanding
how
variables
collectively
within
specific
context
UAE
firms.
Practical
implications
findings
provide
insights
for
practitioners,
highlighting
strategic
importance
integrating
into
management
boost
operational
efficiency
sustain
performance.
Originality/value
opportunities
scholars
as
well
managers
optimizing
their
developments
build
sustainable
by
processing
analytic
processes,
resilient
activities
efficient
support.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(9), С. 5168 - 5168
Опубликована: Май 6, 2025
As
supply
chains
become
increasingly
digitized
and
decentralized,
ensuring
security,
traceability,
data
integrity
has
emerged
as
a
critical
concern.
Blockchain
technology
shown
significant
potential
to
address
these
challenges
by
providing
immutable
records,
transparent
flows,
tamper-resistant
transaction
logs.
However,
the
effective
application
of
blockchain
in
real-world
requires
careful
evaluation
both
architectural
design
technical
limitations,
including
scalability,
interoperability,
privacy.
This
review
systematically
examines
existing
blockchain-based
chain
solutions,
classifying
them
based
on
their
structural
models,
cryptographic
foundations,
storage
strategies.
Special
attention
is
also
given
underexplored
humanitarian
logistics
scenarios.
It
introduces
three-dimensional
framework
assess
across
different
approaches.
In
doing
so,
it
explores
key
technological
enablers,
advanced
mechanisms
such
zero-knowledge
proofs
(ZKPs)
cross-chain
architectures,
meet
evolving
privacy
interoperability
demands.
Furthermore,
this
study
outlines
conceptual
interaction
scenario
involving
permissioned
permissionless
networks,
connected
through
bridge
mechanism
supported
representative
smart
contract
logic.
The
model
illustrates
how
decentralized
stakeholders
can
interact
securely
heterogeneous
platforms.
By
integrating
quantitative
metrics,
simulations,
qualitative
analyses,
paper
contributes
deeper
understanding
blockchain’s
role
next-generation
chains,
offering
guidance
for
researchers
practitioners
aiming
resilient
trustworthy
management
(SCM)
systems.
International Journal of Automotive Science And Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 5, 2024
In
a
world
increasingly
shaped
by
global
disruptions—ranging
from
pandemics
and
natural
disasters
to
geopolitical
tensions—the
integration
of
sustainable
logistics
practices
supply
chain
resilience
has
become
cornerstone
modern
strategies.
This
study
undertakes
bibliometric
analysis
445
Scopus-indexed
documents
(2002–2024)
using
VOSviewer
Biblioshiny,
offering
systematic
exploration
critical
research
trends,
thematic
clusters,
knowledge
gaps
within
this
intersection.
The
identifies
several
dominant
themes,
including
green
logistics,
circular
economy
principles,
digital
transformation
technologies,
adaptive
risk
management.
Findings
highlight
the
transformative
role
tools—such
as
blockchain,
IoT,
AI—in
enhancing
transparency,
predictive
analytics,
operational
agility.
automotive
sector
emerges
focal
industry,
facing
unique
challenges
resource
dependency,
regulatory
compliance,
need
align
sustainability
with
frameworks.
Additionally,
underscores
growing
prominence
practices,
such
reverse
closed-loop
chains,
in
addressing
environmental
goals
while
bolstering
adaptability.
However,
significant
persist,
particularly
empirical
validation
their
measurable
impact
on
outcomes
across
diverse
regions
sectors.
calls
for
development
integrated
frameworks
that
technological
innovation
efficiency,
supported
longitudinal
studies
cross-industry
comparisons.
contributes
academic
discourse
actionable
insights
scholars
practitioners.
It
establishes
foundational
roadmap
integrating
resilience,
emphasizing
pivotal
digitalization
principles
shaping
robust,
adaptable
chains
capable
withstanding
complexities
an
volatile
environment.
Cogent Business & Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Июль 8, 2024
Research
on
the
subject
of
marketing
ethics
has
already
been
a
neglected
area.
There
is
lack
research
in
field,
especially
from
developing
world.
Thus,
this
study
explored
practice
and
perceptions
practitioners
wholesale
retail
sector
world
context.
A
qualitative
method
was
employed
involving
35
interviews
(based
concept
saturation)
with
respondents
(marketing
practitioners)
drawn
country.
To
analyze
data
ensure
credibility,
authors
applied
coding
analysis
techniques
guidelines
provided
by
researchers.
The
result
data-driven
(grounded
theory
design
narrative
presentation)
revealed
unnerving
ethical
problems
studied
sector;
such
as
hoarding,
price
fixing,
exploiting
customers'
weaknesses/ignorance,
consumer
'look'/appearance-based
pricing,
exaggeration
promoting
products,
selling
fake
products
original,
bewildering
consumers
not
to
try
other
stores/restricting
buyers
autonomy,
tainting,
tax
evasion.
provides
strong
evidence
revealing
dilemmas
setting.
findings
will
contribute
knowledge
understanding
(dilemmas)
country
context,
where
there
dearth
study.
Business Process Management Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(6), С. 1943 - 1975
Опубликована: Июнь 24, 2024
Purpose
Extreme
weather
events
are
on
the
rise
around
globe.
Nevertheless,
it
is
unclear
how
these
extreme
have
impacted
supply
chain
sustainability
(SCS)
framework.
To
this
end,
paper
aims
to
identify
and
analyze
aspects
criteria
enable
manufacturing
firms
navigate
shifts
toward
SCS
under
events.
Design/methodology/approach
The
Best-Worst
Method
deployed
extended
with
entropy
concept
obtain
degree
of
significance
identified
framework
for
in
context
through
lens
managers
a
developing
country-Nigeria.
Findings
results
show
that
preparedness
economic
take
center
stage
most
critical
overcoming
risk
unsustainable
patterns
within
chains
country.
Originality/value
This
study
advances
body
knowledge
by
identifying
become
significant
moderator
firms.
research
will
assist
decision-makers
sector
position
viable
niche
regimes
achieve
expected
performance
gains.
