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projections related to SCRES by 2035. The findings suggest that collaboration among supply
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manufacturer, to sustain co-evolution among platform participants and promote co-creation,
where various actors contribute to value generation. They propose a theoretical framework that
expands on platform co-creation and value innovation, providing insights into how
manufacturers can shift from incremental innovations to more radical ones through digital
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to maximize value. This research enhances the understanding of how platform-based models can
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capability framework to show how firms can enhance their responsiveness to market changes by
leveraging internal and external resources. The study also investigates how product complexity
can impact agility, with findings that firms’ ability to adapt to environmental changes improves
business performance when properly aligned elements. This research highlights the critical role
of flexibility and integration in achieving competitive advantage.
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development, focusing specifically on green innovation and environmental regulation. Using
data from Chinese listed companies, the study demonstrates that CSR positively affects the
overall quality of development, with green innovation further enhancing this effect. The research
underscores the important role of environmental regulation in influencing corporate behavior and
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innovation strategies. The study offers valuable insights into sustainable practices and their
implications for corporate performance by analyzing company data.
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performance, with a particular emphasis on the role of international relations. Grounded in social
capital theory and systemic risk perspectives, the research employs an empirical analysis of over
4,300 supply chain relationships sourced from Chinese databases from 2009 to 2018. The key
findings reveal that network attributes—such as degree, centrality, clustering coefficients, and
structural holes—significantly affect firm performance. However, international relations
negatively moderate these effects, indicating a complex interplay between geopolitical factors
and network efficiency. This study enhances the understanding of supply chain dynamics in
developing economies and offers valuable insights for managers navigating the complexities of
global markets.
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This article examines the relationship between internal supply chain structures and
operational performance based on data from 108 Japanese manufacturers. The research
emphasizes the roles of two structural properties, formalization and centralization, highlighting
their distinct impacts on efficiency (firm-centric) and responsiveness (customer-centric). The
findings indicate that centralizing strategic and operational tasks enhances formalization,
positively affecting responsiveness performance, although it does not significantly impact
efficiency performance. Additionally, the study emphasizes the practical implications of
formalizing supply chain tasks to improve operational excellence, recommending that key tasks
be centralized within a dedicated department. This research enhances the understanding of
supply chain structures by redefining formalization and centralization, illustrating their
measurable impacts on performance, and offering actionable insights for manufacturers aiming
to improve supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.
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This article analyzes how blockchain technology enhances sustainability in supply chains by
improving transparency, traceability, and trust among stakeholders. Various case studies
illustrate blockchain's ability to facilitate information sharing and ensure compliance with
sustainability standards. Despite its benefits, challenges such as high implementation costs and
the need for cross-industry collaboration are significant barriers to adoption. The findings offer
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practical insights for organizations leveraging blockchain to address operational inefficiencies
while advancing their sustainability objectives. Overall, the study underscores the potential of
blockchain as a tool for fostering sustainable supply chain practices.
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The article examines sustainable and green supply chain management (SGSCM) practices
and their role in promoting environmental conservation and resource efficiency. It highlights key
advancements and the need to integrate sustainability principles into supply chain operations to
combat global challenges like resource scarcity and environmental degradation. The study
identifies drivers influencing green practices, such as regulatory pressures and stakeholder
demands, while addressing implementation barriers like technological limitations and cost
concerns. The authors propose strategies to overcome these challenges, including fostering
innovation and enhancing collaboration. The research provides insights and recommendations
for organizations to improve supply chain sustainability for long-term environmental and
economic benefits.
Soundararajan, V., Sahasranamam, S., Khan, Z., & Jain, T. (2021). Multinational Enterprises and
the governance of sustainability practices in emerging market supply chains: An agile
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This article examines how advanced economy multinational enterprises (AMNEs) tackle
sustainability governance challenges in their supply chains within emerging markets. The study
combines experimentalist governance and deliberation theories to propose a framework for agile
sustainability governance mechanisms. This framework focuses on overcoming barriers to
supplier participation and encouraging genuine dialogue to promote sustainable practices. The
article contributes significantly to transnational governance and strategic agility, providing
actionable insights, especially in supply chain disruptions like COVID-19. Its findings
emphasize the importance of dynamic and inclusive governance strategies in complex global
supply chains, enhancing scholarly understanding and practical efforts in sustainability
initiatives.
