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Item Synthesising and Conceptualising Circular Supply Chains: A State-of-the-Art Literature Review(The Journal of Environment & Development, 2024-09) Das, ChiranjitThe advent of the circular economy principle has triggered supply chain transformation in recent years. This article aims to conduct a state-of-the-art review of circular supply chains. To this aim, 91 peer-reviewed published journal articles from academic databases were collected and evaluated using an inductive approach. The study findings are classified into multiple dimensions of circular supply chains. These include designing products for circular supply chains, supply chain integration, digital transformation for circular supply chains, end-of-life management and circular supply chain capabilities. The study’s contribution is to analyse multiple issues and develop unique propositions of the circular supply chain. In the future, this study may be extended to specific dimensions such as digital transformation, supply chain collaboration and critical success factors of the circular supply chain.Item Harnessing Industry 4.0 in agri supply chains: a strategy for enhanced sustainability(Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 2025-11-24) Sonar, Harshad; Joshi, Prasad; Ghag, Nikhil; Kumar, Shashank; Giri, NabanitPurpose To investigate the underlying factors contributing to this challenge, this research aims to identify key barriers to Industry 4.0 (I4.0) adoption in agriculture supply chains to enhance sustainability. Additionally, this work seeks to develop a structured framework to examine their interactions to investigate the fundamental causes of this problem. Design/methodology/approach Initial identification of I4.0 adoption barriers in agricultural supply chains is done using a comprehensive literature review. The Fuzzy-Delphi method is then used for validation and finalization. Then, the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory approach is used to determine causal links between these barriers. Findings The results show that the biggest obstacles to I4.0 implementation in agricultural supply chains are “lack of management commitment,” “lack of prioritization of circular economy (CE) practices,” “lack of a skilled workforce” and “lack of government support.” Research limitations/implications The study is directed from the viewpoint of a developing economy because the most pressing sustainability issues are found in these nations. I4.0 technologies will be essential in supplying developing nations with wholesome, secure, and environmentally sound food. Originality/value This paper offers a framework that tackles several problems in one model. As part of the technique, a thorough literature analysis is conducted to identify the main difficulties. These are then confirmed by speaking with industry experts and visiting different stakeholders in the sector. The developed framework provides an organized approach for implementing I4.0 and circular economy principles in the agricultural supply chain while methodically removing or minimizing the effects of barriers.Item Unveiling the nexus of Industry 4.0 and Lean Six Sigma for sustainable development: insights from bibliometric and structural topic modeling analysis Available to Purchase(Industry 4.0, Lean Six Sigma, Lean, Sustainability, Sustainable manufacturing, 2025-03-25) Wankhede, Vishal Ashok; Agrawal, RohitPurpose This study aims to investigate the alignment between Industry 4.0 and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in the context of sustainable development, focusing on the reasons for the growing attention to this integration and its implications for sustainability. Design/methodology/approach This research is designed based on literature overview using a review of bibliometric analysis and structural topic modeling of existing literature to provide evidence on the relationship among Industry 4.0 technologies, LSS practices and sustainable organizational performance. Findings It is evident from the study that incorporating Industry 4.0 technology with LSS can lead to a great sustainable manufacturing. With the use of digital tools such as Internet of Things sensors, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, organizations significantly improve real-time monitoring, improve resource allocation and apply predictive maintenance, thus minimizing waste and the environmental effect. This approach also propels innovation and agility and fosters a culture of continuous improvement while evolving around higher-level topics around quality control and strategic management. Findings reveal that these integrations ensure operational excellence and sustainable development. Research limitations/implications The study provides guidelines for researchers and practitioners working on integration of Industry 4.0 technologies and LSS for enhancing the environmental and resource performance in manufacturing. Originality/value The novelty of the research is the integration of the knowledge existing on Industry 4.0 and LSS and its contribution in sustainable development perspectives. Moreover, this study may also be useful for other researchers because it provides a general overview of the trends and theoretical contribution that are practically confirmed in the empirical level.Item “Recover together, recover stronger”: an exploratory literature review on the recovery challenges of creative SMEs following the COVID-19 pandemic and proposed future recommendations(International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2025-01-02) Akintola, Bolanle Maryam; Kumar, Anil; Chokshi, Hemakshi; Samadhiya, Ashutosh; Agrawal, RohitPurpose The rise of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has enabled researchers and industry professionals to reinvent their strategies for basic economic understanding. Two years after the outbreak of the pandemic, businesses are now trying to adapt to the impact it has brought, hoping to receive support as it did in the past. However, before this feat can be accomplished, it is imperative to understand the recovery hurdles created by the pandemic. This research aims to fill the literature gaps by examining the challenges during recovery within the creative small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) industry, as there are few relevant studies that focus on this field. Design/methodology/approach Through a methodical bibliometric literature review and network analysis, the paper intends to critically explore relevant recovery challenges within the field while providing answers to the appropriate research questions. A total of 43 articles were selected for an in-depth review. Using the analysis from the selected articles as a guide, a framework was developed to address the recovery challenges alongside the recommended propositions. Findings The findings from this paper suggest that a lack of synergy among four major categories (governmental, supply chain, organizational and stakeholders) contributes to recovery challenges within the field of research. Originality/value The review also offers clarification in understanding the current and upcoming trends within the creative industry, SMEs and COVID-19. This paper can thus help researchers, industry practitioners and managers discover and analyze the recovery challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.Item Critical success factors for ICT integration in agri-food sector: Pathways for decarbonization and sustainability(Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2025) Sharma,Isha; Sarkar, Bishal Dey; Jagtap,SandeepA decarbonized agri-food sector may provide consumers with nutritious, secure, and reasonably priced food with a lower carbon impact. Decarbonizing the agri-food sector is intricate and necessitates a holistic strategy. Technological advancements, like Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), might be the solution. This study analyses the critical success factors (CSFs) for ICT integration in the agri-food sector in the Western and North Western States of India based on empirical data collected and analyzed. The study proposes a framework that determines and ranks the significant factors for ICT integration in the agri-food sector to achieve the decarbonization goals by utilizing the fuzzy evidential reasoning approach (FERA) and the evidential reasoning approach (EFA). The factors are examined based on the Technological, Organization, and Environmental (TOE) criteria. The results show that the most significant factors contributing to the effective implementation of ICT in the agri-food sector are continuous innovation and R&D, supportive policies and regulations, and cost-effectiveness. The results will assist managers and decision-makers in creating effective policies and making knowledgeable choices that will support sustainable growth in the agri-food industry by lowering carbon emissions through effective ICT integration.Item Critical success factors for ICT integration in agri-food sector: Pathways for decarbonization and sustainability(Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2025-05) Sharma, Isha; Sarkar, Bishal Dey; Jagtap, SandeepA decarbonized agri-food sector may provide consumers with nutritious, secure, and reasonably priced food with a lower carbon impact. Decarbonizing the agri-food sector is intricate and necessitates a holistic strategy. Technological advancements, like Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), might be the solution. This study analyses the critical success factors (CSFs) for ICT integration in the agri-food sector in the Western and North Western States of India based on empirical data collected and analyzed. The study proposes a framework that determines and ranks the significant factors for ICT integration in the agri-food sector to achieve the decarbonization goals by utilizing the fuzzy evidential reasoning approach (FERA) and the evidential reasoning approach (EFA). The factors are examined based on the Technological, Organization, and Environmental (TOE) criteria. The results show that the most significant factors contributing to the effective implementation of ICT in the agri-food sector are continuous innovation and R&D, supportive policies and regulations, and cost-effectiveness. The results will assist managers and decision-makers in creating effective policies and making knowledgeable choices that will support sustainable growth in the agri-food industry by lowering carbon emissions through effective ICT integration.Item Correlation and price spillover effects among green assets(Annals of Operations Research, 2024-07-25) Tiwari· Aviral Kumar; Kumar, Satish; Joel,Emmanuel; Abakah,AikinsThis paper examines the spillover effects, connectedness and correlation among eco-friendly asset classes using robust estimation techniques such as rolling window wavelet correlation, multiscale quantile correlation coefficient and quantile VAR approaches. Specifically, the eco-friendly assets examined include the S&P Green Bond Select Index Price Index, the S&P Green Bond Index Price Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World Price Index. Additional variables include the constituents of the MSCI Global Environment Price Index: Alternative Energy, Green Building, and Pollution Prevention or Clean Technology. We use daily returns from August 31, 2010, to January 13, 2022. Our results confirm that green bond indices offer opportunities for diversification across varying quantiles and time scales when paired with green stocks. Results confirm that investors can exploit the hedging and safe-haven potential of green bonds against green stocks in times of turbulent market.Item Past, present, and future of block-chain in finance(Journal of Business Research, 2024-04) Sharma, Gagan Deep; Tiwari, Aviral Kumar; Chopra, Ritika; Dev, DhairyaDiverse businesses are investigating the possibility of redefining their current operational systems in light of the latest blockchain, initially developed for Bitcoin traBitcoinns. This research examines the existing literature on blockchain and its application in the finance sector. This paper provides a systematic literature review of the uses of blockchain in the finance sector. To conduct the review, we performed a boolean search on the Scopus database and obtained 149 records, which we then analyzed bibliometrically using the bibliometrix package in R. The categorization of the existing literature into themes resulted in identifying the following six significant research themes: financial inclusion, sustainable finance, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence. Following the inductive analysis, we propose a conceptual framework that includes components such as the digital financial revolution, innovation, entrepreneurship, the financial market, sustainable business development, and financial innovation and sustainability. These findings are utilized to suggest future lines of inquiry for this area of study, including the necessity of methodological development and theoretical foundation.