“Sustainable Paths in Digital Supply Chains: Navigating Environmental Challenges and Technological Frontiers”
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Call for Papers – Special Issue: “Sustainable Paths in Digital Supply Chains: Navigating Environmental Challenges and Technological Frontiers”
Journal: Benchmarking: An International Journal
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
Key Deadline | Submission Portal | Submission Requirement |
|---|---|---|
30 Sep 2026 | Select the special issue title from the drop-down menu |
Overview
This special issue—published by Emerald Publishing—investigates the strategic integration of digital technologies (AI, blockchain, data analytics) with sustainability objectives in modern supply chains. It seeks to understand how organizations can navigate climate risks, regulatory scrutiny, and operational volatility by leveraging digital tools to enhance transparency, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
Key Research Themes
Strategic Leadership & Governance: The role of leadership, organizational culture, and training in driving successful, sustainability-focused digital transitions.
AI & Green Optimization: Applications of AI and machine learning for supply chain planning, emissions monitoring, and predictive analytics.
Blockchain & Transparency: Utilizing blockchain to ensure ethical sourcing, improve traceability, and build trust in complex global supply networks.
Performance Benchmarking: Benchmarking sustainability performance (ESG KPIs), digital maturity models, and circular economy adoption across diverse sectors.
Sustainability-Resilience Integration: Strengthening supply chain resilience while simultaneously advancing climate action and responsible production goals.
Submission Details
Submission window: 15 March 2026 – 30 September 2026.
Submission portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/bij
Special Instructions: During the submission process, ensure you select the special issue title from the "Please select the issue you are submitting to" drop-down menu.
Guest Editors
Harshad Sonar, IIM Sambalpur (harshad@iimsambalpur.ac.in)
Bishal Dey Sarkar, IIM Bodhgaya (bishal.s@iimbg.ac.in)
Sandeep Jagtap, Lund University (sandeep.jagtap@tlog.lth.se)
Hana Trollman, University of Leicester (ht203@leicester.ac.uk)
Why This Issue Matters
The integration of digital and sustainable supply chain practices is no longer an operational preference but a strategic necessity. This special issue—published by Emerald Publishing—provides a platform for interdisciplinary research that bridges theory (RBV, KBV, OIPT) and practice, offering actionable insights for SMEs and global firms to align their industrial growth with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 8, 9, 12, 13).
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