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Chinese Journal of Management Science ›› 2026, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 272-284.doi: 10.16381/j.cnki.issn1003-207x.2024.1673

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Research on Sustainable Resilient Supply Chain Networks: A Review and Outlook

Shunyong Li, Maozeng Xu(), Ligang Cui   

  1. School of Economics and Management,Chongqing Jiaotong University,Chongqing 400074,China
  • Received:2024-09-20 Revised:2024-12-10 Online:2026-05-25 Published:2026-04-21
  • Contact: Maozeng Xu E-mail:xmzzrxhy@cqjtu.edu.cn

Abstract:

In the context of economic globalization, the complexity of supply chains has been increasingly amplified. Enterprises are simultaneously confronted with uncertain market environments and mounting pressures to achieve sustainable development, necessitating a careful balance between enhancing resilience capabilities and attaining sustainability objectives. Among the critical aspects of supply chain management, the supply chain networks design (SCND) plays a pivotal role, as it determines the infrastructure and physical configuration of the supply chain. Decisions in SCND fundamentally influence an enterprise’s ability to operate effectively in complex and uncertain environments over the long term. Existing studies underscore the profound impact of resilient supply chain networks on operational performance and sustainability outcomes. To deepen the understanding of how enterprises can enhance supply chain resilience through network design and the adoption of resilience strategies, as well as to explore the interplay between resilience measures and sustainability goals, a comprehensive review of the literature on sustainable and resilient supply chain networks is conducted, with a particular focus on quantitative methodologies. The review synthesizes the general theoretical frameworks in this field, characterizes the structural attributes of supply chain networks, categorizes the risks faced by supply chains, and examines commonly employed resilience strategies. Special attention is given to analyze the interrelationship between resilience strategies and sustainability objectives. From the perspective of optimization modeling, the formulation of resilience and sustainability objective functions, the representation of uncertainties, and the selection of appropriate optimization models are further investigated. The findings reveal that substantial progress has been made in recognizing the importance of addressing supply chain risks, identifying preventive and reactive strategies during the network design phase to mitigate disruptions and operational risks, and employing optimization modeling to balance resilience and sustainability objectives. Nonetheless, research in this domain remains at a nascent stage, with numerous influencing factors, resilience strategies, and methodological approaches yet to be fully explored. It highlights several open questions and provides a foundation in this study for future research in this critical area.

Key words: supply chain networks, supply chain network design, supply chain resilience, sustainable development

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