Transforming Supply Chains (SCs) to Meet Sustainability Challenges

Abstract

The key aspect of the current chapter is related to the sustainability challenges of the supply chain and its associated consideration towards the transformation of operations. The primary motivation for evaluation has been related to the influence of sustainability considerations for supply chain development, aligned issues, and their respective solutions. To highlight the reader's approach for supply chain sustainability, the importance and influences have been discussed regarding waste management and its related influences on the cost and productivity efficiency within the supply chain. The crucial aspects of supply chain sustainability have also enlightened some challenges. The challenges include human resources, management, structure development, and user perception as well. Technological and intelligence based facilities such as IoT, block-chain, and artificial intelligence have an influence on the management of challenges and the developing effective strategies for green supply chain management. The recommendation for production to transportation management has been provided.