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The integration of sustainability into the service supply chain: towards a research agenda

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing academic literature on the intersection between sustainability and service supply chain (SSC) in order to investigate the implementation mechanism of sustainable service supply chain (SSSC). A systematic literature review methodology is adopted to comprehensively analyze papers related to SSSC. This study thoroughly examines the integration of sustainability into two types of supply chains (SC): product/service SC and service-only SC. It identifies the antecedents, outcomes, enablers, and barriers of SSSC practices. Drawing from thematic findings, this review constructs a conceptual framework that elucidates the interrelationships among various themes to enhance understanding of SSSC. Additionally, it highlights gaps in existing literature and provides recommendations for future research directions, thus fostering comprehensive advancements in the field of SSC.

Source: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications

DOI: 10.1080/13675567.2024.2391978

Authors: Xiaoshan Yang, Mingqian Su, Tianyu Zhang, Fu Jia

Institutions: Minjiang University, Capital University of Economics and Business, University of York

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, Humanities and Social Science Fund of Ministry of Education of China