Systems Methodology in Sustainable Supply Chain Resilience

Dear Colleagues,

In today's rapidly evolving global environment, building resilient and sustainable supply chains has become a crucial challenge for both present and future generations.  Experts in systems methodology and supply chain management are seeking to address this challenge by leveraging advanced technologies and innovative approaches to enhance supply chain resilience while promoting sustainability [1,2]. The integration of systems thinking into supply chain management offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing the complex interdependencies that characterize modern supply networks [3,4]. Recent studies have underscored the importance of adopting holistic frameworks that encompass not only the physical and operational aspects of supply chains but also the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability [5,6]. This Special Issue seeks to gather pioneering research and practical insights that contribute to the advancement of systems methodology in the context of sustainable supply chain resilience. We particularly encourage contributions that explore novel methodologies, tools, and frameworks for integrating resilience and sustainability into supply chain design and management. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, this issue aims to push the boundaries of current knowledge and practice, ultimately leading to supply chains that are not only robust and adaptive but also aligned with the principles of sustainability.

We welcome submissions that address a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• New systems methodologies for enhancing sustainable supply chain resilience;
• Empirical studies on the implementation of sustainable and resilient supply chain practices;
• The role of digital technologies in sustainable and resilient supply chain management;
• Integrating circular economy principles into resilient supply chain systems;
• Challenges and opportunities in multi-stakeholder collaboration for sustainable and resilient supply chains;
• Simulation and modeling techniques for resilient and sustainable supply chains;
• Artificial intelligence and data-driven approaches in sustainable supply chain resilience;
• Case studies highlighting successful implementation of systems methodology in sustainable and resilient supply chains.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue, which aims to make a significant impact on the field of sustainable supply chain resilience.

References

1. Nasir, S. B., Ahmed, T., Karmaker, C. L., Ali, S. M., Paul, S. K., Majumdar, A. Supply chain viability in the context of COVID-19 pandemic in small and medium-sized enterprises: implications for sustainable development goals. J. Inf. Manag, 2022, 35(1), 100–124.
2. Shahed, K. S., Azeem, A., Ali, S. M., Moktadir, M. A. (2021). A supply chain disruption risk mitigation model to manage COVID-19 pandemic risk. Environ Sci Pollut Res, 2021.
3. Rahman, T., Paul, S. K., Shukla, N., Agarwal, R., Taghikhah, F. Supply chain resilience initiatives and strategies: A systematic review. Comput. Ind. Eng., 2022, 170, 108317.
4. Rahman, T., Taghikhah, F., Paul, S. K., Shukla, N., Agarwal, R. An Agent-Based Model for Supply Chain Recovery in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic An Agent-Based Model for Supply Chain Recovery in the Wake of the COVID-19. Comput. Ind. Eng., 2021, 158.
5. Shin, N.; Park, S. Evidence-Based Resilience Management for Supply Chain Sustainability: An Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach. Sustainability 2019, 11, 484.
6. Taghikhah, F., Voinov, A., Shukla, N. Extending the supply chain to address sustainability. J. Clean. Prod., 2019, 229, 652–666.

Dr. Towfique Rahman
Prof. Dr. Syed Mithun Ali
Guest Editors

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• sustainable supply chain
• resilience
• systems methodology
• digital technologies
• circular economy
• multi-stakeholder collaboration
• artificial intelligence
• supply chain design
• simulation techniques
• empirical studies