The role of technology in supply chain decarbonisation: towards an integrated conceptual framework
ISSN: 1359-8546
Article publication date: 18 January 2023
Issue publication date: 28 April 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to systematically review the current academic literature on the role of technologies in low-carbon supply chain management (SCM), identify and analyse critical themes and propose an integrated conceptual model.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review of 48 papers published between 2010 and 2022 was conducted. A conceptual model was advanced.
Findings
Based on the analysis and synthesis of the reviewed papers, this review provides an initial attempt to integrate technology adoption and low-carbon SCM by developing a diffusion of innovation model of technology-enabled low-carbon SCM within the technology–organisation–environment (TOE) framework, in which drivers, enablers and barriers to technology adoption practices are identified. The environmental, economic and social outcomes of adoption practices are also identified.
Originality/value
This study provides a novel and comprehensive roadmap for future research on technology-enabled low-carbon SCM. Furthermore, policy, as well as managerial implications, is presented for policymakers and managers.
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Acknowledgements
The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support by Natural Science Foundation of China Young Scientist Fund (grant no. 71902159).
Citation
Xu, L., Jia, F., Lin, X. and Chen, L. (2023), "The role of technology in supply chain decarbonisation: towards an integrated conceptual framework", Supply Chain Management, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 803-824. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-09-2022-0352
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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