Green practices are no longer a wish but a must in business. Despite that, businesses interested in implementing green supply-chain practices encounter several barriers. This study aims to analyze the barriers and solution proposals related to green supply chain practices in the manufacturing...

This study triangulates three interrelated and interdependent goals. First, we provide a framework to establish the supply chain (SC) theory within the linchpins of the nine waves of sustainability theory. Second, we provide a real-world example of how blockchain operates to support the premise...

The research on multi-period optimization using modified interactive multi-objective fuzzy programming for product complaints in pharmaceutical supply chains is new and evolving. This study proposes and develops an integrated multi-period, multi-objective medicine supply chain model in...

Several digital technologies are available to facilitate the transition toward a circular supply chain infrastructure. Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should assess their readiness and measure their performance to select the most appropriate digital technology. This study explores how...

There is a localization wave in the semiconductor industry for pushing wafer foundries to transfer their production capacity to where chip designers are located. The main reasons for the localization of semiconductor supply chains include the US-China trade war, geopolitics, COVID-19, the...

Access to high-quality and affordable healthcare services is necessary for people worldwide. Achieving this goal requires healthcare providers to procure the best available equipment and pharmaceutical items at the lowest possible cost. Hence, proper supplier selection is crucial for all...

This paper investigates the interaction of the dimensions of interrelated trust with the performance of employees, such as trust in the organization, trust in the manager, and trust in colleagues. In the study, a configuration perspective that evaluates social phenomena and structures with a...

The purpose of this study is to identify priority criteria in green (net zero energy) building transformation. For this purpose, an analysis has been conducted for hospitals by considering new methodology. In this scope, firstly, 10 different indicators are selected with the help of literature...

Due to growing sustainability challenges, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are under tremendous pressure to implement sustainable practices in their operations. Studies in this regard show that in almost all cases, transition from a traditional approach to sustainable manufacturing is...