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Advances in Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Industry Dynamics

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 5548

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Giannis T. Tsoulfas

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Department of Agribusiness and Supply Chain Management, Agricultural University of Athens, 32200 Thiva, Greece
Interests: green supply chains; agri-food supply chains; circular economy; supply chain resilience; supply chain re-design; multi-criteria decision-making
Prof. Dr. Nikolaos P. Rachaniotis

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Department of Industrial Management & Technology, University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
Interests: supply chain management; complex systems’ mathematical modelling; scheduling deteriorating jobs with time dependent parameters; humanitarian and epidemics logistics; decision support systems
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Dr. Yannis Mouzakitis

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Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece
Interests: circular economy; industrial symbiosis; bioeconomy; sustainability transitions; eco-innovations

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainability has evolved from a vague concept to something that academics and practitioners seek to make more explicit and refined. The introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals is a convincing portrayal of this evolution. Supply chains for all types of products play a crucial role in this regard since they are the dominating paradigm for connecting supply and demand. Nowadays, competition occurs at the supply chain level, and it is critical to address sustainability considerations in all supply chain operations. This allows stakeholders to work together to give viable solutions to problems. Although over the years various theoretical frameworks have been developed to examine and aid the transition of traditional supply chains to sustainability, the move to a sustainable paradigm is a long and difficult process. The situation worsens as external demands mount: environmental concerns necessitate a prompt and effective response, the regulatory framework grows more demanding, supply chain partners assert a variety of claims, and societies want products and services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Therefore, supply chains are faced with various barriers and particularities and it is crucial to extend the knowledge surrounding sustainable supply chains. Moreover, the situation is getting more complex as supply chains are faced with emerging issues that act as disruptors and reshape entire sectors. These disruptors may act as catalysts for the redefinition of sectors’ boundaries, as well as for the divergence or convergence in industrial organizations.

This Special Issue invites papers adopting both theoretical and empirical approaches to shed light on the evolving role of all pillars of sustainability in supply chains and its effect on industry dynamics. We welcome papers using different research methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed), addressing topics in various economic settings and sectors at the domestic, regional and international level. 

Prof. Dr. Giannis T. Tsoulfas
Prof. Dr. Nikolaos P. Rachaniotis
Dr. Yannis Mouzakitis
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • supply chain management
  • sustainability
  • industry dynamics
  • operations
  • disruptions
  • sustainable innovation
  • logistics
  • resilience

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Green Supplier Selection Using Fuzzy AHP, Fuzzy TOSIS, and Fuzzy WASPAS: A Case Study of the Moroccan Automotive Industry
by Imane Tronnebati, Fouad Jawab, Youness Frichi and Jabir Arif
Sustainability 2024, 16(11), 4580; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114580 - 28 May 2024
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The green supplier selection presents numerous challenges, from initial assessment to final selection, which specialists in this field of supplier management often encounter. Among the techniques that aim to meet these challenges that are continually progressing is the creation and development of high-quality [...] Read more.
The green supplier selection presents numerous challenges, from initial assessment to final selection, which specialists in this field of supplier management often encounter. Among the techniques that aim to meet these challenges that are continually progressing is the creation and development of high-quality decision-making tools. In this study, the assessment of suppliers hinges on both traditional and environmental factors. A framework of multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) is announced in order to appraise green supplier selection. This framework integrates Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) combined with two additional methods: WASPAS (“Weighted Aggregated Sum-Product Assessment”) and TOPSIS (“Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution”). At the outset, there were five environmental criteria for green supplier selection: “Health and Safety”, “Sustainable Product Design”, “ISO 14001 Certification”, “Investment Recovery”, and “Green Packaging”, along with three conventional criteria including quality, price, and delivery, were pinpointed through a review of literature and expert input to facilitate the MCDM approach. As part of demonstrating the pertinency of the recommended framework, a practical case study of the automotive industry in Morocco is discussed. The results demonstrate that the utilized Fuzzy hybrid methods yield consistent rankings for green suppliers. Additionally, among the four green suppliers, number three obtained the best ranking, which indicates the robustness and performance of the chosen models. Furthermore, this study offers a unified platform for selecting green suppliers under a Fuzzy environment. Therefore, the chosen strategy and its analysis provide relevant data and information to decision-makers for the choice and selection of suppliers. It can also provide and help procurement departments and decision-makers to choose and select the efficient ecological supplier in the global market supply chain. Full article
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Designing a Sustainable Nonlinear Model Considering a Piecewise Function for Solving the Risk of Hazardous Material Routing-Locating Problem
by Sina Abbasi, Mojdeh Ardeshir Nasabi, Ilias Vlachos, Fatemeh Eshghi, Mahdi Hazrati and Sajjad Piryaei
Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 4112; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16104112 - 14 May 2024
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The problem of lot sizing and vehicle routing are combined to form the production routing problem. The efficiency of this combination in cutting expenses has been studied in the past. To reduce the risk associated with the manufacturing and distribution of hazardous products, [...] Read more.
The problem of lot sizing and vehicle routing are combined to form the production routing problem. The efficiency of this combination in cutting expenses has been studied in the past. To reduce the risk associated with the manufacturing and distribution of hazardous products, the production routing problem is examined in this study. Researchers are paying more attention to sustainability’s social and environmental aspects. Hazardous materials are bad for the environment and human health. Mishaps using these substances frequently have unfavorable long-term effects. Risk is a criterion for measuring hazards in activities involving these materials. A mixed integer program is used to simulate the problem. The suggested model’s nonlinear risk function is dependent on the machine’s load, population risk, and hazardous substance. A piecewise linear function approximates this function since solving the mathematical model with the nonlinear objective function is more difficult. Several cases were utilized in this study to assess the model, solve it, and contrast the two linear and nonlinear models. The outcomes demonstrate that the approximation model may obtain a more accurate result simultaneously. The impact of alterations to warehousing and production capacity on risk has also been examined through sensitivity analysis. Using a nonlinear mathematical model, this study suggested a production routing problem for hazardous materials based on sustainability requirements and solved the model using a piecewise linear approximation. Full article
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The Potential of ICT Adoption in Promoting Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains: Evidence from Greek Logistics Firms
by Vaggelis Papachristos, Constantinos Antonopoulos, Nikolaos P. Rachaniotis, Dimitris Spontas and Thomas K. Dasaklis
Sustainability 2023, 15(22), 15854; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152215854 - 11 Nov 2023
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The logistics sector is undergoing a sustainable and resilient transformation guided by the concepts of green supply chain management (GSCM) and supply chain resilience (SCR). While the existing literature posits ICT technologies as individual enablers that enhance organizational performance in areas like sustainable [...] Read more.
The logistics sector is undergoing a sustainable and resilient transformation guided by the concepts of green supply chain management (GSCM) and supply chain resilience (SCR). While the existing literature posits ICT technologies as individual enablers that enhance organizational performance in areas like sustainable operations, resource economization and organizational resilience, a gap remains in comprehending the nuanced role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in linking GSCM and SCR outcomes. This research delves into how top management perceives the alignment of ICT adoption with GSCM and SCR objectives within logistics firms. Data were gathered from 53 managers in Greek logistics firms. After utilizing factor analysis, the findings indicate that (1) a significant correlation exists between GSCM/SCR states and ICT adoption; (2) firms with higher ICT adoption rates more effectively address GSCM and SCR challenges; and (3) notably, larger firms with more resources have a slight edge over smaller counterparts with less focus on ICT. Policymakers and industry leaders in the logistics sector can leverage these insights to prioritize ICT-related initiatives, especially in regions with similar contexts to Greece. Full article
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Sustainability Assessment of Medicines Reverse Logistics in Brazil: Outcomes from the National and Local Systems
by Cláudia Viviane Viegas, Alan Bond, André Teixeira Pontes, André Luís Korzenowski, Ronaldo Bordin, Roger dos Santos Rosa, Masurquede de Azevedo Coimbra and Paulo Ricardo Bobek
Sustainability 2023, 15(20), 14675; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152014675 - 10 Oct 2023
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Brazil adopted a national medicines reverse logistic system (MRLS) in 2020 to properly discharge medicines for human use. Parallel to this, there are Brazilian municipal MRLSs that have been working since 2002 that facilitate the appropriate discharge or reuse of medicines. These systems [...] Read more.
Brazil adopted a national medicines reverse logistic system (MRLS) in 2020 to properly discharge medicines for human use. Parallel to this, there are Brazilian municipal MRLSs that have been working since 2002 that facilitate the appropriate discharge or reuse of medicines. These systems are not linked with each other. This paper evaluates the national and the municipal Brazilian MRLS, and compares them regarding their principles, concepts, procedures, and (socio)economic outcomes using a modified sustainability assessment framework. It was found that shared responsibility is a principle of both MRLSs, but that local systems provide additional community benefits and lead to greater circularity in the use of medicines. Procedural aspects are highly formalized only in the national MRLS. The national MRLS collected and destroyed 52.7 tons of medicines in 2021 but did not disclose the costs. Estimations based on demographic data, information disclosed by one municipality, and secondary data from five other local systems indicate that the six municipalities could return around USD 123 million in 2021 to the benefit of the local population, if they spent USD 12.6 million on correct disposal. Such an estimate, however, is not fully trackable, and it exposes the lack of transparency and data collection at the local level. Full article
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