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From Resilience to “Susilience”: Toward Further Theoretical Perspectives in Sustainable Supply Chains

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT The increasing exposure of global supply chains to environmental, social, and operational disruptions has intensified scholarly interest in sustainability and resilience. While these concepts are widely discussed, existing research often addresses them separately, preventing understanding of their combined role in supply chain management. In response, the concept of susilient supply chains has emerged to capture the joint consideration of sustainability and resilience. This study presents a systematic literature review conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses) protocol. Based on an analysis of 73 peer‐reviewed articles retrieved from the SCOPUS database, the study examines the general characteristics of the susilient supply chain literature in terms of research focus, methodological approaches, and theoretical orientations. The review identifies dominant analytical patterns and recurring research themes, while also outlining the overall structure of the field. The findings suggest that current research is largely shaped by established modeling approaches, such as structural equation modeling (SEM), and dynamic capabilities and resource based theoretical perspectives. The review highlights the need for broader and more integrative research designs to support the continued development of susilient supply chain studies. By offering a structured overview of an emerging and dispersed literature, this study contributes to a clearer positioning of susilient supply chains within the broader sustainability and resilience discourse.

Source: Sustainable Development

DOI: 10.1002/sd.71074

Authors: Mahmut Mollaoglu, Bükra Doganer

Institutions: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Ankara University

Language: English

Topic: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,250