Unlocking effective multi-tier supply chain management for sustainability through quantitative modeling: Lessons learned and discoveries to be made

摘要: Abstract Contemporary multi-tier supply chains are increasingly international, complex, and challenging for suppliers focal companies. In addition to this, internal external stakeholders, regulators, consumers non-governmental organizations all now require firms take responsibility action towards mitigating unsustainable practices misconduct in their chains. dealing with this complex chain context, quantitative modeling approaches relevant ability capture the complexity of problems order propose effective sustainable solutions. The main objective study is review selected literature on management sustainability chains, its attendant implications problems. Previously published research that may directly or indirectly provide lessons investigated utilizing Scopus database. After analyzing literature, we deliver following contributions: (a) a systematization classification papers; (b) description 16 gaps remain be useful expanding efforts domain; (c) four both practitioners managers chains; (d) an integrative framework which encapsulates key areas focus develop Implications theory practice suggested, as well limitations concerning scope systematic review.