Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature Review

Teshome Bekele Nege; Mekonnen Bogale Abegaz

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature Review

Teshome Bekele Nege^*

, Mekonnen Bogale Abegaz

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The goal of this systematic literature review (SLR) is to present a thorough examination of the connection between corporate competitiveness and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). Based on 74 publications from reliable sources, including Science Direct, JSTOR, IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, this review combines data to highlight important concepts, conceptual frameworks, and research findings. According to the review, supply chain strategies that incorporate sustainability principles can improve social responsibility, environmental performance, and economic viability—all of which support long-term competitiveness. The analysis reveals that among the key success factors within SSC that are related to social and environmental impacts, operational resilience and continuity, financial performance, technological innovation, technological innovation, differentiation, regulatory compliance and industry standards, customer satisfaction and loyalty, and resource efficiency and cost savings. Transparency and traceability, market and reputation benefits, risk management techniques, and circular economy ideas are some of the best ways that SSC practices boost company competitiveness. However, some of the biggest obstacles to supply chain management (SSCM) that undermine firm competitiveness are high beginning costs, complexity, supply chain interruptions, and market constraints. The review expands on our knowledge of the ways in which SSCM boosts corporate competitiveness. Discussions are held regarding conclusions, suggestions for additional study, and theoretical and practical ramifications.

Published in	European Business & Management (Volume 10, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ebm.20241004.11
Page(s)	53-68
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SSC, Business Competitiveness, Sustainability, SLR

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AB  - The goal of this systematic literature review (SLR) is to present a thorough examination of the connection between corporate competitiveness and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). Based on 74 publications from reliable sources, including Science Direct, JSTOR, IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, this review combines data to highlight important concepts, conceptual frameworks, and research findings. According to the review, supply chain strategies that incorporate sustainability principles can improve social responsibility, environmental performance, and economic viability—all of which support long-term competitiveness. The analysis reveals that among the key success factors within SSC that are related to social and environmental impacts, operational resilience and continuity, financial performance, technological innovation, technological innovation, differentiation, regulatory compliance and industry standards, customer satisfaction and loyalty, and resource efficiency and cost savings. Transparency and traceability, market and reputation benefits, risk management techniques, and circular economy ideas are some of the best ways that SSC practices boost company competitiveness. However, some of the biggest obstacles to supply chain management (SSCM) that undermine firm competitiveness are high beginning costs, complexity, supply chain interruptions, and market constraints. The review expands on our knowledge of the ways in which SSCM boosts corporate competitiveness. Discussions are held regarding conclusions, suggestions for additional study, and theoretical and practical ramifications.

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Teshome Bekele Nege

Department of Management in College of Business and Economics, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

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Mekonnen Bogale Abegaz

Department of Management in College of Business and Economics, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

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http://orcid.org/0009-0003-2209-4810

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Nege, T. B., Abegaz, M. B. (2024). Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature Review. European Business & Management, 10(4), 53-68. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ebm.20241004.11

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Nege, T. B.; Abegaz, M. B. Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature Review. Eur. Bus. Manag. 2024, 10(4), 53-68. doi: 10.11648/j.ebm.20241004.11

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Nege TB, Abegaz MB. Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature Review. Eur Bus Manag. 2024;10(4):53-68. doi: 10.11648/j.ebm.20241004.11

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IS  - 4
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