A summary of green supply chain management practices in SMEs around the world
Published: July 27, 2026
Abstract
This study summarized research on green supply chain management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the world. The study identified, analyzed, and presented a research model about SMEs' innovation in green supply chain management. To conduct this study, qualitative methods were used and relevant documents were collected. The study also analyzed green supply chain management practices in SMEs in different countries.
Keywords
green supply chaingreen supply chain managementpractice green supply chain managementsmall and medium-sized enterprises
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