Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices (SSCMPs) and Future Research Implications

Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices (SSCMPs) integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations into supply chain operations to achieve long-term value creation. With global pressures from climate change, resource scarcity, and social responsibility expectations, organizations are adopting SSCMPs to enhance efficiency, reduce ecological footprint, and improve stakeholder legitimacy. This paper reviews existing practices in SSCM, evaluates their effectiveness, identifies challenges, and proposes future research directions. Key findings highlight the importance of digital technologies, collaboration across stakeholders, performance measurement systems, and strategic alignment between sustainability goals and supply chain decisions. The paper concludes with a roadmap for future research to address gaps in sustainable supply chain integration, measurement, governance, and resilience.