Supply Chain Management for Improved Energy Efficiency

Dear Colleagues,

The growing need for energy efficiency and sustainability in modern industries has placed supply chain management (SCM) at the center of global efforts to reduce environmental impact. The increasing focus on sustainability and energy efficiency has driven significant advancements in supply chain management (SCM). As global industries transition toward decarbonization and resource optimization, supply chains must integrate energy-efficient logistics, green transportation, circular economy principles, and digital innovations. With supply chains becoming more complex and interconnected, optimizing energy consumption, resource utilization, and operational efficiency is essential for ensuring long-term resilience and sustainability. This Special Issue explores how advanced SCM strategies can contribute to reducing energy consumption while improving resilience, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact. Our aims included exploring the latest developments in energy-efficient supply chains, integrating principles of resilience, artificial intelligence (AI), green logistics, and circular economy models. Resilience in energy-efficient supply chains has become a crucial topic, particularly in the face of global disruptions, market volatility, and climate-related risks. Advanced risk management techniques, including AI-driven predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and simulation, offer new possibilities for enhancing supply chain adaptability while minimizing energy waste.

At the same time, green supply chain management (GSCM) is transforming the logistics sector by integrating low-carbon transport solutions, smart urban logistics, and closed-loop supply chains. Digitalization, blockchain, and IoT-enabled smart monitoring systems further support energy-efficient decision making, helping businesses achieve sustainability goals while maintaining operational flexibility and competitiveness.
This Special Issue seeks contributions that explore innovative methodologies, case studies, and technologies that enhance energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in supply chain networks. We invite theoretical and empirical research focusing on, but not limited to, the following:

• Energy-efficient logistics and transportation systems;
• Smart and sustainable supply chain strategies;
• Integration of renewable energy sources in supply chains;
• Digitalization and AI-driven solutions for energy optimization;
• Circular economy and closed-loop supply chains;
• Carbon footprint reduction in supply chain operations;
• Risk management and resilience in energy-efficient supply chains;
• Sustainable supplier selection and green procurement;
• AI in sustainable supply chains.

This Special Issue aims to bring together experts, researchers, and industry practitioners to explore how cutting-edge technologies and strategic supply chain innovations can improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience and how modern SCM can drive energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote long-term sustainability.

Dr. Blanka Tundys
Guest Editor

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• sustainable supply chain management
• energy Efficiency in the supply chain
• energy-efficient logistics and supply chain
• circular economy
• smart energy monitoring in supply chains
• blockchain and IoT in energy-efficient supply chains
• green transportation
• digital transformation and AI in SCM
• LCA and energy saving in supply chains
• carbon footprint reduction in the supply chain
• smart cities and supply chains–energy in modern cities