Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Comparative Literature Review

Abstract

The purpose of this literature review is to compare the difference between the concept of green supply chain management (GSCM) and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) in relation to the factors of sustainable development and supply chain management in the literature. In order to achieve this objective, we proposed three factors of sustainable development and five factors of supply chain management. Based on these factors, the analysis of 20 definitions of GSCM and SSCM identified is performed. The results showed that the differences between the two concepts are that GSCM definitions are generally based on environmental factors. While the SSCM definitions are based on the three levers of Sustainable Development (SD) (environmental, economic and social) at the same time. However, the flow and the stakeholder factors present the similarities between the two approaches. Consequently, studying two approaches mutually can provide the companies the possibility to choose the implementation of GSCM or SSCM approach, which can help manufacturing practitioners in their decisions to increase their sustainable development goals.

Application of fuzzy methods in green and sustainable supply chains: critical insights from a systematic review and bibliometric analysis

“…It is essential to mention some review studies to emphasize the urgency and relevance of the present review paper (Govindan et al, 2015a, b). The recent review studies have focused on either the GSCM or SSCM area or performed a comparative analysis based on the definitions used in these areas (Ali and Shoaib, 2023;Tronnebati and Jawab, 2023). By analyzing the summaries of 59 review papers outlined by Rajeev et al (2017) Fuzzy methods and sustainable supply chains scarcity of a review study that has provided a comprehensive review for the application of fuzzy methods in both the SSCM and GSCM area and analyzed the latest published papers by using systematic review and bibliometric analysis.…”

“…, 2015a, b). The recent review studies have focused on either the GSCM or SSCM area or performed a comparative analysis based on the definitions used in these areas (Ali and Shoaib, 2023; Tronnebati and Jawab, 2023). By analyzing the summaries of 59 review papers outlined by Rajeev et al.…”

“…In recent times, Ali and Shoaib (2023) have performed a comprehensive literature review on GSCM based on metadata and content analysis, and Dhillon et al (2023) have conducted a literature review, text mining and network analysis of flexible and GSCM literature. However, studies analyzing both the GSCM and SSCM simultaneously are scarce; for example, Tronnebati and Jawab (2023) have made an attempt to compare the literature on GSCM and SSCM based on the definitions and factors related to sustainable development and SC management; Singh and Trivedi (2016a,b) has tried to review the literature on sustainable GSC over a period of 10 years (2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014) that have a prime focus on environmental sustainability; Sharma et al (2021) performed the literature review to understand the Fuzzy methods and sustainable supply chains development and integration of lean, agile, resilient, green and sustainable (LARGS) paradigms in the SCs. In the context of a fuzzy environment, Amoozad Mahdiraji et al (2022) have employed the mixed method approach, including a literature review along with Pythagorean fuzzy Delphi and Pythagorean fuzzy Simultaneously Evaluation of Criteria and Alternatives (SECA) to examine the role of Industry 4.0 Disruptive Technologies (IDTs) in circular SCs.…”