Socio-technical transformations in citrus supply chains: a literature review based on bibliometric analysis

Emad Alzubi, Ahmed Kassem, Ani Melkonyan-Gottschalk, Tim Gruchmann and Bernd Noche

International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 2026, vol. 18, issue 6, 1-45

Abstract: This study examines best practices for transforming agricultural supply chains (ASCs) into sustainable systems, with a particular focus on citrus supply chains. A bibliometric analysis of 871 papers from 2010 to 2023 was conducted using BiblioShiny, from which 111 papers were selected based on sustainability criteria. The analysis revealed six major thematic clusters: sustainability assessment, circular economy and byproducts, supply chain optimisation, nutrition values, citrus growth, and citrus diseases. A notable trend is the increasing adoption of technology, especially the utilisation of citrus waste as a bio-adsorbent for wastewater treatment. However, significant gaps remain, particularly in addressing social dimensions, socio-cultural influences, transparency, and the integration of holistic sustainability transformation approaches. To address these gaps the study proposes a socio-technical framework to guide future research and promote sustainable practices within ASCs.

Keywords: agriculture; citrus; supply chain; socio-technical transformations; sustainability practices; sustainability transformation; bibliometric analysis; literature review. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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