Green supply chain management: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends and future directions

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of GreenSupply Chain Management (GSCM), examining its evolution andprospective directions across strategic, operational, and economicdimensions. Drawing upon organizational theory, stakeholder theory,operations management, environmental management, accounting, andeconomics, the study applies bibliometric techniques, including wordanalysis and network analysis, to discern significant researchtrends. It emphasizes the necessity of aligning strategic objectiveswith environmental sustainability and implementing operationalmeasures to achieve environmental goals while also analyzing theeconomic implications of sustainable practices. Furthermore, thestudy highlights the long-term financial advantages of thesepractices and the potential contributions of emerging technologies,such as blockchain, the Internet of Things, and ArtificialIntelligence, to the enhancement of GSCM.