Barriers and Impacts of Sustainable Supply Chain Management in SMEs: A Comparative Analysis of Developed and Developing Economies
Abstract/Description
This paper presents a comparative analysis of barriers and impacts of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developed versus developing countries. Through an extensive literature review of more than 20 scholarly articles, the paper has identified the key barriers in the way of SSCM adoption in SMEs, including financial issues, limited expertise and resources, and insufficient technology, or lack thereof. The research is further supported by a quantitative study to explore the barriers while also revealing significant differences in the practices of developed versus developing economies. The study contributes extensively to academia by highlighting critical success factors towards a successful SSCM important for overcoming the barriers.
Keywords
Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Emerging Economies, Small and Medium Enterprises, Green Supply Chain Management
Track
Management
Session Number/Theme
Management - Session II
Session Chair
Dr. Shuaib Soomro
Start Date/Time
14-6-2025 9:00 AM
End Date/Time
14-6-2025 10:40 AM
Location
MCC 14 Ground Floor, AMAN CED Building
Recommended Citation
Naeem, W., & Sajid, S. (2025). Barriers and Impacts of Sustainable Supply Chain Management in SMEs: A Comparative Analysis of Developed and Developing Economies. IBA SBS 4th International Conference 2025. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/sbsic/2025/program/54
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Barriers and Impacts of Sustainable Supply Chain Management in SMEs: A Comparative Analysis of Developed and Developing Economies
MCC 14 Ground Floor, AMAN CED Building
This paper presents a comparative analysis of barriers and impacts of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developed versus developing countries. Through an extensive literature review of more than 20 scholarly articles, the paper has identified the key barriers in the way of SSCM adoption in SMEs, including financial issues, limited expertise and resources, and insufficient technology, or lack thereof. The research is further supported by a quantitative study to explore the barriers while also revealing significant differences in the practices of developed versus developing economies. The study contributes extensively to academia by highlighting critical success factors towards a successful SSCM important for overcoming the barriers.
