This study provides a comprehensive examination of the economic, structural, and sustainability dimensions of the coffee value chain in Region X (Northern Mindanao), with emphasis on the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental two areas recognized as emerging centers for both Robusta and...

In this note we derive the long-run public deficit to GDP ratio that is compatible with a sustainable public debt. Starting from the observation that a sustainable debt policy requires that the present value of public debt asymptotically converges to zero and that the debt to GDP ratio must be...

Background: Sustainable supply chain development is a global priority driven by resource depletion, socio-economic challenges, and environmental concerns. Existing biofuel supply chain studies, however, often focus on isolated upstream or downstream processes and inadequately address...

The way in which local public administration (LPA) drives innovation, develops sustainable infrastructure, and supports inclusive industrialization, shapes public perceptions of development and institutional legitimacy. This study analyzes how public investment, trust in municipal organizations,...

Background: Sustainable operations and management are imperative in many sectors, including aquaculture, to adapt to the increasing complexity and unprecedented challenges across the supply chain. Although research in sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has grown significantly, it remains...

Background: Reverse Logistics (RL) can reduce waste, mitigate environmental impacts, and enhance operational efficiency in Humanitarian Operations (HOs). Nevertheless, it remains weakly institutionalised and insufficiently recognised as a structuring component of Humanitarian Logistics (HL),...

Background: This study evaluates an additive manufacturing (AM) network designed to balance economic performance, lead time, and environmental impact within the healthcare logistics and supply chain. Methods: An integrated framework is proposed that identifies optimal AM facility locations using...

As sustainability becomes a strategic priority, the Information Technology (IT) sector faces pressure on both reducing its environmental impact and leading in innovation. This study examines how Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices influence employees' Green IT Attitudes (GITA) and...

Background: The transition toward Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain 5.0 requires performance measurement frameworks that integrate efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability indicators. Although the SCOR® 4.0 model provides standardized metrics, it lacks predictive capabilities under complex...

Background: Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is transforming global production systems with sustainability at its core. The global AM market growth underscores the urgency of evaluating its environmental implications. Methods: This study aims to (1) identify Life Cycle...

This study examines how digital competencies, digital human resource management, and organizational culture influence the digital transformation of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) in Lima, Peru. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional approach was applied to a sample of 307...

Purpose: This study analyses the impact of lean tools on environmental performance and examines whether combining them with green practices can generate positive synergies.Design/methodology/approach: Using data collected in the 2022 European Manufacturing Survey of Spanish manufacturing...

This paper examines the connection between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and the risk of geopolitics, as defined by the Geopolitical Risk (GPR) index. The concept of geopolitical risk is conventionally defined as the direct result of political incidents, war, and...

Corporate communication of sustainability within the fashion industry operates in a sector with high reputational exposure and increasing demands for environmental and social accountability. Despite the growing volume of research, the field remains conceptually and methodologically dispersed,...

This study examines how technological innovation and sustainability jointly reshape contemporary public administration by integrating digital transformation with public value creation. Using a mixed-method approach, we compile a Scopus-based bibliographic dataset and conduct descriptive and...

Climate change threatens the future of the next generations and is already causing widespread destruction in the present through an increasing number of natural disasters. A new model of production and consumption based on sustainability is required, especially in the fashion industry-the second...

Entrepreneurship education (EE) is increasingly considered an important tool in promoting sustainable economic development, yet the empirical base for its effect on entrepreneurial intention (EI) is dispersed and not consistent. However, the literature fails to address EE as a direct antecedent...

In modern organisations, ethical leadership has emerged as a key driver of sustainability, shaping both employee behaviour and long-term organisational performance. This study investigates the mechanisms through which ethical leadership fosters organisational sustainability, with a focus on the...

The world is falling behind on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a situation exacerbated by recent geopolitical disruptions and challenges to international cooperation. This policy brief, based on a virtual roundtable in the context of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) with...

The Anthropocene is an unprecedented geological period characterised by large-scale socio-ecological crises, including biodiversity loss, climate change, ocean acidification and irreversible deterioration of soil health, among others. These crises have created concerns among scientists, who are...

Purpose: The growing importance of e-commerce has negative effects on the sustainability of supply chains, highlighting the need for appropriate packaging system design. Thus, it is increasingly common to see cities where thousands of packages are delivered every day, increasing congestion and...

Purpose: This study examines the operational and business challenges associated with rice straw management, focusing on sustainable alternatives to traditional burning methods. The research identifies key barriers and potential solutions for effective rice straw utilization within the Valencian...

Background: Gold mining is a critical part of the industry of Central Asia, contributing significantly to regional economic growth. However, gold production management faces numerous challenges, including adopting innovative technologies such as AI, using improved logistical equipment, resolving...

Background: Sustainability in supply chain management (SCM) practices is becoming increasingly important as environmental responsibility and social concerns, as well as enterprises' competitiveness in terms of innovation, risk, and economic performance, become increasingly urgent. This paper...

Background: The increasing complexity of global supply chains has intensified the demand for transparency, traceability, security, and sustainability in logistics and operations. Blockchain technology enables decentralized, immutable frameworks that improve data integrity, automate transactions...

Background: Location and distribution decisions are key to efficient logistics network design and are often addressed in an integrated manner as Location-Routing Problems (LRPs). Today, sustainability and resilience must be considered when designing competitive networks. This systematic review...

This study critically examines the circular economy (CE) concept through two systematic literature reviews, conducted across general management and economics (28 articles) and operations and supply chain management (45 articles). The research addresses two key questions: how CE criticisms can be...

This article investigates good practices in sustainability reporting in the Romanian banking sector. Since such a complex endeavour has not been carried out in the financial field in Romania, and the data regarding national reporting is lacking, the methodological approach combines qualitative...

As a dynamic driver of globalization, tourism is a rapidly expanding and highly visible sector in the global economy, playing a substantial role in a country's GDP. In recent years, scholars and policymakers have placed growing emphasis on integrating economic, cultural, social, and...

Framing of the research: The Circular Economy has progressively emerged as a transformative model aimed at reconciling economic and social values, while preserving the environment and biodiversity. Adopting Circular Economy principles requires firms to fundamentally change their business...

Frame of the research: Sustainability has emerged as a strategic lever, particularly crucial for energy-intensive companies operating within the upstream level of supply chains. These companies have to address resource scarcity and complexity while upholding sustainability goals. Purpose of the...

Frame of the research. The escalating interest in addressing the challenges presented by climate change has led to a significant increase in research within this domain, necessitating a systematic organization. This study provides a comprehensive summary of the expanding realm of climate change...

Background: This systematic review explores the integration of green practices into humanitarian supply chains to mitigate environmental impacts and contribute to global decarbonization efforts. Methods: This review focused on peer-reviewed articles published between 2011 and 2024 that addressed...

This paper reveals profound obstacles to sustainable supply chain integration in Industry X.0 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by utilizing a hybrid Fuzzy Delphi-TOPSIS approach and enriching the viewpoints of 102 experts in oil/gas (45%), logistics (30%), government (15%), and academia (10%)....

The main purpose of this paper is to explore current perspectives on the approach to the concept of leadership in relation to sustainability. The research question is focused on the importance of leadership and its contribution as a driver of change, in the organizational sustainability context....