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The Potential of ICT Adoption in Promoting Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains: Evidence from Greek Logistics Firms

Published:2023-11-11 Issue:22 Volume:15 Page:15854
ISSN:2071-1050
Container-title:Sustainability
language:en
Short-container-title:Sustainability

Author:

Papachristos Vaggelis¹,Antonopoulos Constantinos¹^ORCID,Rachaniotis Nikolaos P.²^ORCID,Spontas Dimitris³,Dasaklis Thomas K.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. School of Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, 263 35 Patra, Greece

2. Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, 185 34 Piraeus, Greece

3. Division of Informatics and Digital Technology, Management Organisation Unit of Development Programmes (MOU S.A.), 115 24 Athina, Greece

Abstract

The logistics sector is undergoing a sustainable and resilient transformation guided by the concepts of green supply chain management (GSCM) and supply chain resilience (SCR). While the existing literature posits ICT technologies as individual enablers that enhance organizational performance in areas like sustainable operations, resource economization and organizational resilience, a gap remains in comprehending the nuanced role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in linking GSCM and SCR outcomes. This research delves into how top management perceives the alignment of ICT adoption with GSCM and SCR objectives within logistics firms. Data were gathered from 53 managers in Greek logistics firms. After utilizing factor analysis, the findings indicate that (1) a significant correlation exists between GSCM/SCR states and ICT adoption; (2) firms with higher ICT adoption rates more effectively address GSCM and SCR challenges; and (3) notably, larger firms with more resources have a slight edge over smaller counterparts with less focus on ICT. Policymakers and industry leaders in the logistics sector can leverage these insights to prioritize ICT-related initiatives, especially in regions with similar contexts to Greece.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development,Building and Construction

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/22/15854/pdf

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