SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN RESEARCH (2002-2024): A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL TRENDS AND ASIAN COLLABORATION
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https://doi.org/10.14456/aisr.2025.30Keywords:
Sustainable Supply Chain, Bibliometric Analysis, Global Trends, Asian Collaboration, Research EvolutionAbstract
This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of sustainable supply chain research from 2002 to 2024, examining global trends, Asian collaborations, and key research domains. Based on 1,014 Scopus-indexed articles, the analysis reveals exponential growth in the field, with a notable increase in publications from Asia. Thematic clustering identifies four key areas: environmental management and circular economy, digital innovation and Industry 4.0, risk and resilience, and social responsibility and stakeholder engagement. Emerging co-authorship patterns, particularly within ASEAN countries, highlight the growing strength of South-South knowledge exchange. The findings offer insights into regional research gaps, underexplored research linkages, and future research directions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study provides practical insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to enhance sustainable supply chain practices, particularly in the context of rapid industrialization and complex sustainability challenges in Asia. The analysis contributes to the sustainability discourse by highlighting the evolution of research themes and collaborative networks in the field.
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