Andreas Dellnitz , Madjid Tavana , Salome Dellnitz , Andreas Kleine , Lukas Dalhoff
{"title":"An integrated pollution-generating technology and temperature alignment rating model for eco-efficiency estimation","authors":"Andreas Dellnitz , Madjid Tavana , Salome Dellnitz , Andreas Kleine , Lukas Dalhoff","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2025.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2025.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Measuring environmental efficiency, or eco-efficiency, has become increasingly critical as regulatory frameworks tighten in developed countries, requiring companies to mitigate climate change actively. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is a widely used, non-parametric method for assessing eco-efficiency in comparable decision-making units (DMUs). Traditionally, DEA has relied on single-technology models, which are effective for macro-level analyses but present challenges in micro-level studies involving pollutants due to incompatibility with the material balance principle. This study applies an established DEA approach based on pollution-generating technologies to evaluate the eco-efficiency of 25 food retailers, incorporating both operational and environmental performance. For the first time in a DEA-based application, we link eco-efficiency scores with temperature alignment scores. This emerging sustainability metric assesses a company’s compatibility with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 °C target. Our findings reveal that focusing solely on emission reduction based on DEA recommendations does not necessarily ensure alignment with global climate goals, underscoring the importance of an integrated assessment approach. Moreover, pure benchmarking based on empirical observations is insufficient; assessing sustainability improvements requires concrete measures, such as upgrading refrigeration systems or implementing energy-efficient technologies. This study provides practical insights for corporate decision-makers and policymakers, supporting more comprehensive, sustainability-driven management actions in the retail sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 246-255"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145415214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sales mode selection and logistics integration strategy for green agro-food supply chain in e-commerce environment","authors":"Guohua Sun, Caiyan Zhao, Kelei Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2025.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2025.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid growth of e-commerce has prompted traditional retail enterprises to shift their attention toward online sales channels. A green agro-food supply chain (GAFSC) consisting of a green agro-food (GAF) supplier, an e-commerce platform, and a possible third-party logistics service company (3PL) is investigated, taking logistics service level and after-sales service cost into consideration. The effectiveness of sales mode and logistics integration strategy on GAFSC is explored by comparing the optimal decisions and profits in four GAFSC models. The results indicate that in the reselling mode, when the logistics service fee is low, the retail price and logistics service level under the self-operated logistics strategy are higher than that under the third-party logistics strategy. However, the wholesale price, online demand, and profit of the GAF supplier under the self-operated logistics strategy are always higher than that under the third-party logistics strategy. In the agency selling mode, when the logistics service fee is low, the logistics service level and online demand under the self-operated logistics strategy are higher than that under the third-party logistics strategy. Numerical studies show that the GAF supplier and platform have the same preferences towards the agency selling mode and self-operated logistics strategy under certain conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 278-288"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145415229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable evaluation of ecotourism in the Yangtze River delta urban agglomeration: A system coordination perspective","authors":"Jiqiang Zhao , Jian Pan , Ling Tan","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2025.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2025.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The coordinated development of the ecosystem (ES) and the tourism system (TS) is crucial for the sustainable ecotourism of urban agglomerations. From the perspective of the coordinated sustainable development of the ecotourism system (ETS), this study introduces a novel approach to evaluate the sustainable ecotourism performance of urban agglomeration in the Yangtze River Delta (YRDUA). By employing network the slack-based measure (SBM) and coordination coupling degree (CCD) models, using the support vector machine recursive feature elimination (SVM-RFE) method, the study identifies the efficiency of the ETS, the coordination between ES and TS, as well as key factors affecting the sustainability of ecotourism. The findings reveal an annual increase in the coordination between the ES and TS, although COVID-19 has significantly impacted their coupling and efficiency. Despite this, the efficiency of the ES has remained relatively stable. It is worth noting that the transportation sector and the tertiary industry have become core drivers of ETS sustainable development, with contribution a rate of 39.5 % and 27.05 % respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 57-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143815164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gaoxiang Lou , Ying Zhang , Haicheng Ma , Xuechen Tu , Yi-Ming Wei
{"title":"Eco-label strategy selection for green product development in supply chain","authors":"Gaoxiang Lou , Ying Zhang , Haicheng Ma , Xuechen Tu , Yi-Ming Wei","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2023.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2023.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In a supply chain where a supplier and a manufacturer engage in green innovation activities, we apply the Stackelberg game to investigate the influence of consumer trust and consumer green awareness on supply chain performance when employing self-labeling and certification label strategies. Our research delves into the optimal eco-label strategy through comparative analysis, resulting in the following key points: (1) Under the certification label strategy, the manufacturer and supply chain profits may decrease in consumer green awareness. (2) The manufacturer tends to choose self-labeling strategy, but the supplier has higher profits under certification label strategy. (3) The social welfare under the certification label is greater than that of self-labeling when the cost of certification and consumer trust are low. Further, we extend the certification label from single level to multi-level, and found that when the cost coefficient of manufacturer's green investment is high, a high-level certification may be disadvantageous for the manufacturer. In addition, when consumer trust and cost coefficient of manufacturer's green investment are both low, the manufacturer is more likely to preferentially choose multi-level certification label over self-labeling.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 51-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666412724000011/pdfft?md5=dd461acc856094ee76c52c05d4e817f3&pid=1-s2.0-S2666412724000011-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139540027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reza Rajabi, Elham Shadkam, Seyed Mohammad Khalili
{"title":"Design and optimization of a pharmaceutical supply chain network under COVID-19 pandemic disruption","authors":"Reza Rajabi, Elham Shadkam, Seyed Mohammad Khalili","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Efficient management of pharmaceutical supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to mitigate material and human losses. This paper addresses the design of a pharmaceutical supply chain network under pandemic disruption, introducing a novel bi-objective mathematical model. Traditional supply chain management strategies often fall short in the face of sudden disruptions, necessitating the development of resilient systems. Our model seeks to minimise economic costs and shortages as primary objectives, addressing the specific challenge of sudden surges in demand for pharmaceuticals. To enhance resilience, we propose solutions including the establishment of temporary distribution points and the creation of backup inventory. We employ a scenario-based, discrete, and linear modelling approach, solving the model using goal-planning methods and validating its efficacy through numerical examples. Additionally, we conduct a case study in the metropolitan area of Mashhad, further demonstrating the applicability and effectiveness of our approach. This research contributes to the advancement of resilient supply chain design in the pharmaceutical sector, offering insights that can inform improved management practices and bolster resilience in pharmaceutical supply chains.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 102-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666412724000060/pdfft?md5=73a46da91cc1b5e95810c1a51e1439bd&pid=1-s2.0-S2666412724000060-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141137289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arash Motalebi, Mohammad Abu Hasan Khondoker, Golam Kabir
{"title":"A systematic review of life cycle assessments of 3D concrete printing","authors":"Arash Motalebi, Mohammad Abu Hasan Khondoker, Golam Kabir","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2023.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2023.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The construction industry plays a crucial role in shaping our built environment, and it is imperative to adopt more sustainable and innovative practices, technologies, and tools to minimize the environmental impact. Recently, 3D printing technology has emerged as the main element of the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 which offers numerous benefits in manufacturing, including complete design freedom, savings in materials and time, enhanced efficiency, and so on. This novel technology is positively impacting various industries, including automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and now the construction industry as well. The present study aims to investigate the ecological impacts of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) by conducting a comprehensive literature review of the published articles that focused on the life cycle assessment of 3DCP-processed units. The objective was to identify current trends, areas of study that require further attention, and opportunities to lower energy consumption and environmental impacts. The literature review found that 3DCP associates with a significant reduction in global warming potential when compared to traditional construction using ordinary Portland cement-based concrete. From the life cycle analysis for 3D printed concrete performed in some articles, this review has identified opportunities to enhance the durability of 3DCP by using non-traditional materials. Additionally, improving the energy efficiency of the printing system and optimizing the structural design of printed structures can further enhance their environmental performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 41-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666412723000132/pdfft?md5=2e7462e2254f48c8102561f0dba8d5f6&pid=1-s2.0-S2666412723000132-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83440764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Green technology innovation guiding policies under the synergy of government and financial institutions","authors":"Yanhong Ma , Hui Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Guiding enterprises towards green technology innovation (GTI) is a pivotal strategy for mitigating pollution and energy wastage, thereby facilitating the transition towards a green and low-carbon economy. In order to solve the single irrationality of the existing guidance policy and improve its implementation effect, parameters of environmental regulation and green credit policy are hereby introduced to construct a tripartite evolutionary game model of the government, financial institutions, and enterprises. The evolutionary stability of the government and financial institutions in guiding enterprises' GTI is analyzed. Simulation analysis method is used to visualize the evolution path of the game system under different policy options. The study results show that increasing interest rate subsidies can promote the financial institutions and the government to formulate GTI guidance policies. Besides, there is a significant synergistic effect between interest rate subsidies and green credits, which can efficiently foster GTI within enterprises and decrease their innovation costs. Building on this foundation, further increasing the carbon tax rate can lead to a reduction in government subsidy expenditures, improve the evolution rate of the ideal strategy, and expedite the realization of a green, low-carbon transformation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 269-277"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142701101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdul Faheem , Mohd Asif Hasan , Gaurav Kumar Badhotiya , Syed Mithun Ali
{"title":"A systematic literature review to examine the role of additive manufacturing in achieving sustainable development goals","authors":"Abdul Faheem , Mohd Asif Hasan , Gaurav Kumar Badhotiya , Syed Mithun Ali","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study is an exhaustive investigation into the role of additive manufacturing in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Due to its compatibility with intricate structures, additive manufacturing is widely utilised in a variety of industry sectors. This paper intends to examine the various opportunities and significance of additive manufacturing for the advancement of the SDGs. In addition, a number of engineering materials referred to as metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites are the subject of extensive research to enhance the role of additive manufacturing in the attainment of SDGs. This study demonstrates that sustainable development via additive manufacturing can be achieved through the route of: (a) circular economy, (b) life cycle assessment, (c) environmental aspects, and (d) recycled materials. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis (PRISMA) framework is utilized to perform a systematic literature review. Despite the fact that the research demonstrates a clear improvement in waste reduction, environmental friendliness, and energy consumption reduction, it cannot be denied that significant progress remains to be made in these areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 216-226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142428783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Joint production and sustainability investment decisions for a risk-averse manufacturer under a Cap-and-trade policy","authors":"Hongling Lu , Qingguo Bai , Fanwen Meng","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susoc.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study considers a risk-averse manufacturer that invests in sustainability technology to reduce carbon emissions under a cap-and-trade policy. In this study, stochastic demand is initially modeled as a linear function of both the sales price and sustainability level. Employing the newsvendor model framework, the objective of the risk-averse manufacturer is assessed using a mean-variance approach. By analyzing serval optimal properties of the joint operational decisions, this study provides the closed-form solutions of the sales price and sustainability level. This study further provides several numerical examples to illustrate the theoretical results and investigates the impacts of the major parameter on the operations of the risk-averse manufacturer.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 131-140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666412724000084/pdfft?md5=88cef5d455e8d7dfab2c7fb14a273a0e&pid=1-s2.0-S2666412724000084-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141606391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable CNC machining operations, a review","authors":"Mohsen Soori , Fooad Karimi Ghaleh Jough , Roza Dastres , Behrooz Arezoo","doi":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susoc.2024.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To minimize the quantities of carbon emissions produced by the production process, sustainable manufacturing should be implemented. CNC machining operations can be made more sustainable by optimizing machining parameters to reduce material waste and energy consumption. In order to achieve sustainable CNC machining operations, cutting tool paths can be optimized. Investing in energy-efficient CNC machines can significantly reduce energy consumption to minimize the negative impact of CNC machining operations. Virtual simulation and analysis of CNC machining operations can be used to identify areas where sustainable practices can be implemented in order to reduce waste and improve efficiency during machining operations. The study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of sustainable CNC machining practices by summarizing the latest research and developments in this field. It identifies the economic and environmental benefits of sustainable CNC machining, such as reduced operational costs, improved resource utilization, and compliance with environmental regulations. It offers insights into the latest advancements, practices, and future prospects, encouraging manufacturers to embrace sustainable CNC machining as a pivotal step towards a greener and more efficient manufacturing ecosystem. Thus, the efficiency and product safety of the process of producing parts with CNC machine tools can be improved.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101201,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Operations and Computers","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 73-87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666412724000035/pdfft?md5=91c54d2865aed7587785e70b1d60ccfb&pid=1-s2.0-S2666412724000035-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139639223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}