Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Impact of Practice on Manufacturing and Industry Development

Green supply chain, cleaner production, and re-engineering practices are nascent sustainable initiatives, combined with the integration of new and developing technologies to revolutionalize industry operations in the near future. The understanding and full application of these techniques are yet to be fully grasped, especially as it pertains to different organizations culture' operational structure and business goals. The diversity in Cyber-physical systems (CPS), autonomous vehicles, robotics, additive technologies, and alternative energy systems, in the manufacturing sector, have received extensive research over the last decade, with the promise to replace humans in future supply chain. The present paper is an exploratory assessment that evaluates sustainable technology initiatives in alignment with Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM). Our inferences are based on viable implementation strategy, impacts, challenges, and the scope of applicability for increased productivity in the near future. In conclusion, we share on how the promulgation and proper management of new and developing industrial technologies are essential to maximize time, minimize cost, and improve the value of employee commitment, and customer contentment.