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Vol. 16 No. 1-2 (2025)
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Potential for using ai in the development of sustainable supply chains

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2025-07-31
DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.47282/economica/2025/16/1-2/15688
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Barnabás Sarkadi,
Erzsébet Buglyó-Nyakas,
Tímea Gál
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green supply chain logistics artificial intelligence supply chain management
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Sarkadi, B., Buglyó-Nyakas, E., & Gál, T. (2025). Potential for using ai in the development of sustainable supply chains. Economica, 16(1-2), 90-106. https://doi.org/10.47282/economica/2025/16/1-2/15688
Abstract

Logistics processes have an increasingly significant environmental impact, which is partly caused by a lack of knowledge or priority for green logistics. Emissions from transport, energy consumption related to production, storage and material handling, as well as packaging waste are all serious burdens. At the same time, environmentally friendly solutions can improve the image of companies. The goal of a green supply chain is not only to deliver products to the consumer, but also to reduce environmental impact while maintaining efficiency and reliability. Sustainability strategies such as reducing the carbon footprint or increasing energy efficiency are crucial. The topic was examined by systematic literature analysis based on the Web of Science database (2014–2024), using the PRISMA methodology. According to the results, from 2021 onwards, digital technologies (e.g. blockchain, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence) have come to the fore, which will determine the future of green logistics and further research directions.

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