School of Economics and Trade, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Henan Academy of Social Sciences, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Oct;30(46):102725-102738. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-29538-x. Epub 2023 Sep 5.
The study on the "Technology Innovations in Supply Chains: Unlocking Sustainability and SDG Advancement," offers a thorough examination of the intricate connections between technological innovation, supply chain management, sustainability development, and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in various Chinese cities. The study explores how developments in artificial intelligence (A.I.), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data have changed supply chain practices and their consequent effects on environmental and sustainability results. It does this by utilizing a substantial dataset spanning a decade. The findings showed that different patterns of technological adoption and their impacts might be seen in the assessed cities. While it is clear that technology innovation is essential for improving supply chain effectiveness and encouraging sustainability, not all regions see the same advantages. Variations in supply chain complexity, city size, technology advancement, and environmental legislation are all blamed for these discrepancies. The report also offers detailed knowledge of the connection between the development of modern supply chains and the advancement of the SDGs. Even though many cities showed high relationships, others showed less alignment, pointing to the importance of additional economic, sociopolitical, and environmental factors. The report concludes by highlighting the potential of technology to advance sustainability and the SDGs while emphasizing the necessity for a deliberate and context-specific approach to technology integration. Additionally, it emphasizes how crucial supportive regulations are in maximizing the advantages. These findings significantly impact business executives, educators, and legislators who want to use technology to advance sustainability and the SDGs.
《供应链技术创新：解锁可持续性与 SDG 推进》研究深入探讨了技术创新、供应链管理、可持续发展以及中国各城市可持续发展目标（SDGs）推进之间的复杂关系。该研究探讨了人工智能（AI）、物联网（IoT）和大数据的发展如何改变供应链实践及其对环境和可持续性成果的影响。研究使用了跨越十年的大量数据集。研究结果表明，在评估的城市中，可能会看到不同的技术采用模式及其影响。虽然技术创新对于提高供应链效率和促进可持续性至关重要，但并非所有地区都能看到相同的优势。供应链复杂性、城市规模、技术进步和环境法规的差异都导致了这些差异。该报告还详细介绍了现代供应链发展与 SDGs 推进之间的联系。尽管许多城市表现出高度的相关性，但其他城市的相关性较低，这表明还需要考虑更多的经济、社会政治和环境因素。报告最后强调了技术在推进可持续性和 SDGs 方面的潜力，同时强调了有针对性和具体情境的技术整合方法的必要性。此外，还强调了支持性法规在最大化优势方面的重要性。这些发现对希望利用技术推进可持续性和 SDGs 的企业高管、教育工作者和立法者产生了重大影响。
