Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
This book chapter summarises the key findings and results presented in the book chapters as well as compares and contrasts key issues regarding the process of sustainable development (SD), the emergence and integrated identity of the so-called supply chain management (SCM) and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). The book chapter presents three key areas: business sustainability, market sustainability and environmental sustainability. Under each sustainability area, the key results are summarized including insights and criticism regarding sustainability and the diverse perspectives regarding ‘the road towards sustainability’. Suggestions for future research are provided.
Keywords:
Sustainability, Business Sustainability, Market Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chain, Sustainable Supply Chain, Supply chain integration, Sustainability Criticism, Sustainability paradox, Value Supply Chain, Collaborations, Synergies, Sustainability performance, Cultural diversity, SMEs, Sustainability challenges.
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Authors:Bentham Science Books