This special section addresses the integration of sustainable development goals into supply chain management through advanced operations research methods. Organizations face mounting pressure to balance economic growth with resource conservation and environmental protection while addressing poverty and societal issues. The seventeen sustainable development goals adopted in 2015 target achievement by 2030, with significant implications for how supply chains are designed and operated across the globe.
The special section invites research on how optimization models, decision-making algorithms, and novel operations research techniques can support the implementation of sustainable supply chain management. Contributions should explore policy design with multiple stakeholders, innovative sustainability practices, and governance mechanisms for monitoring progress toward sustainable goals in different economic and geographical contexts. The work should demonstrate how efficient resource utilization and environmental responsibility can be achieved while improving organizational and societal outcomes.