Technology for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Bibliometric Analysis of Two Decades of Research

The imperative to align supply chains with sustainability objectives has intensified interest in the technological dimensions of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). To provide a systematic overview of how this research area has evolved, this study conducts a bibliometric analysis of publications from ۲۰۰۵ to ۲۰۲۵, drawing on data from Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). The results demonstrate that technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things have received the most attention, shaping the trajectory of SSCM research. Publication and citation trends show exponential growth after ۲۰۱۶, reflecting both global policy shifts and accelerated digital adoption during the COVID-۱۹ pandemic. The United Kingdom and China lead in research output, while the United States demonstrates high citation impact. Several highly cited publications serve as intellectual anchors, shaping theoretical and methodological development. Keyword analysis and bibliographic coupling further reveal five dominant knowledge clusters: digital transformation for SSCM, life cycle thinking, policy in SSCM, blockchain for food sustainability, and sustainable product design. Overall, the study highlights technological trajectories, underexplored research areas, and regional disparities, providing theoretical and practical guidance for future interdisciplinary research, policy design, and technology adoption aimed at advancing sustainable and resilient supply chains.

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Technology ، Sustainable supply chain management ، Bibliometric analysis ، Scopus-database ، Web of Science (WOS)-database ، VOSviewer