Supply Chain Management Practices in Response to Ecosystem Challenges – A Narrative Literature Review
Keywords:
Supply chain management, Climate change, Green supply chain, Resilience, Sustainability, Environmental performance
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a widespread awareness of issues affecting the ecosystem, such as climate change. It is, in fact, a universal reality that affects human life, business activities, and the environment. In this context, companies are required to master the functioning of a dynamic and risky ecosystem where logistics play a very important role in meeting sustainable development objectives. Purpose: The objective of this article is to identify the main supply chain management practices that enable companies to address the challenges of the ecosystem and their impact on the environment and global performance, with a focus on the implications of climate change. This research aims to analyze the impact of these practices on business performance. Methodology: This research adopts a narrative review of the literature based on scientific databases, using a search equation incorporating keywords. Articles were selected according to clearly defined inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the relevance and quality of the work analyzed. Results: The results show that adopting green practices in the supply chain, such as responsible sourcing, flow optimization, and the use of sustainable technologies, enables companies to respond to ecosystem challenges, better cope with the risks posed by climate change, and improve global performance. Implications: This study offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview for researchers wishing to further explore the link between green supply chain practices and adaptation to ecosystem challenges. The results highlight the importance for companies to quickly adopt sustainable practices in order to preserve the ecosystem, strengthen their resilience, and contribute to the transition to more responsible supply chains. Originality/value: This review provides an integrated view of the supply chain practices used to respond to the challenges of climate change. It highlights their role in improving environmental performance and offers ideas for sustainable logistics management in a changing ecosystem.
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3. Ali, A., Mahfouz, A., & Arisha, A. (2017). Analysing supply chain resilience : Integrating the constructs in a concept mapping framework via a systematic literature review. Supply chain management: an international journal, 22(1), 16‑39.
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5. Balkumar, K., Gedam, V. V., Himateja, M., Anbuudayasankar, S. P., Narassima, M. S., Ganesh, K., Dwarakanath, M., & Pazhani, S. (2024). Prevalence and future trend in green supply chain management (GSCM) : A systematic literature review. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 31(6), 2002‑2033.
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13. Dasaklis, T. K., & Pappis, C. P. (2013). Supply chain management in view of climate change : An overview of possible impacts and the road ahead. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (JIEM), 6(4), 1139‑1161.
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24. Ibrahim, S. B., & Hamid, A. A. (2014). Supply chain management practices and supply chain performance effectiveness. International Journal of Science and Research, 3(8), 187‑195.
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28. Lash, J., & Wellington, F. (2007). Competitive advantage on a warming planet. https://karmayog.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HBR-competitive_advantage_on_a_warming_planet.pdf
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37. Rajesh, R. (2019). A fuzzy approach to analyzing the level of resilience in manufacturing supply chains. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 18, 224‑236.
38. Rockström, J., Steffen, W., Noone, K., Persson, Å., Chapin, F. S., Lambin, E. F., Lenton, T. M., Scheffer, M., Folke, C., & Schellnhuber, H. J. (2009). A safe operating space for humanity. nature, 461(7263), 472‑475.
39. Roy, J., & Beaulieu, M. (2013). Déploiement stratégique et pratiques logistiques exemplaires : Une enquête canadienne. Logistique & Management, 21(3), 7‑17. https://doi.org/10.1080/12507970.2013.11517021
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41. Samuel, K. E., & Ruel, S. (2013). Systèmes d’information et résilience des chaînes logistiques globales. Systèmes d’information & management, 18(1), 57‑85.
42. Serghini, M. (2022). Résilience et agilité de la Supply Chain logistique portuaire : Cas du port d’Agadir. International Journal of Accounting Finance Auditing Management and Economics, 3(2‑2), 303‑321.
43. Srivastava, S. K. (2007). Green supply‐chain management : A state‐of‐the‐art literature review. International Journal of Management Reviews, 9(1), 53‑80. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2370.2007.00202.x
44. Taidi, M. S. (2020). Etude des pratiques d’utilisation des tableaux de bord logistique par les prestataires de l’industrie automobile au Maroc. Journal, Volume, 3(2), 25‑45.
45. Theile, C. M., & Beall, A. L. (2024). Narrative Reviews of the Literature : An overview. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 98(1). https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=1043254X&AN=175661156&h=F4awK3Hb5YAa6f3Q803sJ6Du0m5%2BLxMdfQ%2Flgw52TxoRy%2Fj4hy5V4huLTUX0u145kkXyS%2BhspeOSv6PqGvIRbQ%3D%3D&crl=c
46. Tseng, M.-L., Islam, M. S., Karia, N., Fauzi, F. A., & Afrin, S. (2019). A literature review on green supply chain management : Trends and future challenges. Resources, conservation and recycling, 141, 145‑162.
47. Walker, H., Di Sisto, L., & McBain, D. (2008). Drivers and barriers to environmental supply chain management practices : Lessons from the public and private sectors. Journal of purchasing and supply management, 14(1), 69‑85.
48. Yun, N. Y., & Ülkü, M. A. (2023). Sustainable supply chain risk management in a climate-changed world : Review of extant literature, trend analysis, and guiding framework for future research. Sustainability, 15(17), 13199.
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2025-12-31
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El Hajjaji, I., & Rahmani, H. (2025). Supply Chain Management Practices in Response to Ecosystem Challenges – A Narrative Literature Review. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 21(34), 100. https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2025.v21n34p100
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