Green Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Logistics: A Literature Review and Conceptual Evaluation

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 2 Sayı: 2, 93 - 112, 30.10.2025

Ersin Sünbül

Öz

This study provides a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of the contributions of green supply chain management (GSCM) and sustainable logistics practices to business performance. The analysis evaluated 85 academic articles published over the last decade. The findings indicate that these strategies not only promote environmental sustainability but also provide tangible economic benefits to businesses. According to the analysis results: Electric vehicles and energy efficiency measures reduce the carbon footprint by 30% to 45%. Supply chain optimization and waste management practices increase operational efficiency by up to 25%. Green practices provide a medium-term cost advantage of 15% to 20% to businesses. This work fills a conceptual gap in the GSCM literature by presenting significant evidence to businesses on the environmental and economic benefits of green practices. In conclusion, green supply chain and logistics applications should be considered not just an environmental imperative but also a strategic investment tool that provides a competitive advantage and financial returns.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Green Supply Chain (GSC) , Sustainable Logistics , Environmental Management , Operational Efficiency

Yeşil Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi ve Sürdürülebilir Lojistik: Literatür Taraması ve Kavramsal Değerlendirme

Öz

Bu çalışma, yeşil tedarik zinciri yönetimi (YTZY) ve sürdürülebilir lojistik uygulamalarının işletme performansına olan katkılarını sistematik bir literatür taraması ve bibliyometrik analizle incelemektedir. Yapılan analizde, son on yılda yayımlanan 85 akademik makale değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, bu stratejilerin yalnızca çevresel sürdürülebilirliği teşvik etmekle kalmayıp, aynı zamanda işletmelere somut ekonomik faydalar sağladığını ortaya koymaktadır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre: Elektrikli araçlar ve enerji verimliliği önlemleri, karbon ayak izini %30 ila %45 oranında azaltmaktadır. Tedarik zinciri optimizasyonu ve atık yönetimi uygulamaları, operasyonel verimliliği %25'e kadar artırmaktadır. Yeşil uygulamalar, işletmelere orta vadede %15 ila %20 oranında maliyet avantajı sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, YTZY literatüründeki kavramsal boşluğu doldurarak, işletmelere yeşil uygulamaların çevresel ve ekonomik faydalarını gösteren önemli kanıtlar sunmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, yeşil tedarik zinciri ve lojistik uygulamaları, sadece çevresel bir zorunluluk değil, aynı zamanda rekabet avantajı ve finansal getiri sağlayan stratejik bir yatırım aracı olarak değerlendirilmelidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Yeşil Tedarik Zinciri (YTZ) , Sürdürülebilir Lojistik , Çevresel Yönetim , Operasyonel Verimlilik

Etik Beyan

Etik izin gerektiren içerik bulunmamaktadır. Üretken yapay zeka kullanımında YOK AI kullanımına ilişkin yayımlamış olduğu kriterlere uygun olarak dil modellerinden istifade edilmiştir.

Destekleyen Kurum

yok

Teşekkür

Destek veren sayın editör hakem ve dergi ekibine teşekürler

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