Where Tech Meets the SDGs: A Supply‐Chain Process Map for Sustainability Management

Vincenzo Varriale, Antonello Cammarano and Moacir Godinho‐filho ()
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Vincenzo Varriale: UNISA - Università degli Studi di Salerno = University of Salerno - NEOLAiA - NEOLAiA European University = Université Européenne NEOLAÏA
Antonello Cammarano: UNISA - Università degli Studi di Salerno = University of Salerno - NEOLAiA - NEOLAiA European University = Université Européenne NEOLAÏA
Moacir Godinho‐filho: Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School, UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos = Universidade Federal de São Carlos

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Abstract: This study investigates how advanced technologies support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within supply chain management (SCM) through a structured analysis of 4448 sustainable practices. By integrating perspectives from sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) and contingent dynamic capabilities, the research conceptualizes technology adoption as a context-dependent driver of environmental, economic, and social performance. Eleven advanced technologies are mapped across 25 supply chain (SC) processes and 169 SDG targets using association indices and Pearson correlations, revealing hidden linkages and recurrent technological configurations. The results highlight the central role of AI, IoT, blockchain, and computing in accelerating sustainability transitions, while exposing a persistent underrepresentation of social-oriented practices. An integrated mapping synthesizes patterns of technological implementation across SC processes, offering a holistic understanding of SOI alignment. Building on these insights, the study proposes a framework for guiding digital transformation in SCs, providing actionable managerial and policy implications to strengthen strategic coherence and support SDG-oriented decision-making.

Keywords: Sustainable supply chain management; SDG; Internet of things; Blockchain; Artificial intelligence; Advanced technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-05
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Published in Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2026, 33 (3), pp.4451 - 4481. ⟨10.1002/csr.70394⟩

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