Barriers and enablers for developing sustainable supply chains in the shipbuilding industry

Abstract

Sustainability is a topic of interest on the agenda of governments, companies and academics worldwide. Changing practices in supply chain management to decrease environmental and social impact has become more important. The shipping industry is also facing these challenges and is looking to incorporate new technologies and processes for supply chain management. However, depending on the context, previous studies have identified different factors that influence the successful implementation of sustainable practices. The objective of this study is to review the barriers and facilitators that influence the implementation of sustainable supply chain management policies in the shipping industry through a literature review and evaluate their relationships.