Figure 1
The diagram shows a flowchart with three vertical sections. The flowchart begins at the top left with a text box labeled “Start.” A downward arrow leads to a large text box labeled “Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria,” containing bullet points: “Focus on S S C M, emerging technologies, decision-making models, and sustainability,” “English-language articles from reputable sources,” “Types of documents: research papers, book chapters, conference papers, etc.,” and “Time frame: 2005 to 2025.” A downward arrow leads to another text box labeled “Selection of Information Sources,” with bullet points: “Scopus and Web of Science databases,” “Comprehensive time coverage,” “Access via libraries or universities,” and “Search date: February 25, 2025.” A downward arrow leads to a text box labeled “Developing the Search Strategy,” with bullet points: “Selection of keywords,” “Structured search in titles or abstracts,” and “Focus on articles from 2019 to 2025.” A downward arrow leads to a small text box labeled “Initial Search.” An arrow from here extends upward to the center section and leads to a diamond-shaped text box labeled “Initial Screening,” with bullet points: “Removal of duplicate articles” and “Removal of irrelevant or invalid articles.” A downward arrow leads to a diamond-shaped text box labeled “Final Screening,” with bullet points: “Evaluation of scientific quality” and “Compliance with inclusion criteria.” A downward arrow leads to a text box labeled “Data Extraction Process,” with bullet points: “Use of standard forms,” “Review by multiple reviewers,” and “Data validation.” An arrow from here extends upward to the right section and leads to a text box labeled “Categorization of Data,” with bullet points: “Sustainability drivers,” “Challenges of traditional supply chains,” “Emerging trends,” and “S S C M models, etc.” A downward arrow leads to a text box labeled “Qualitative Analysis of Studies,” with bullet points: “Initial coding,” “Identification of key themes,” and “Synthesis of findings.” A downward arrow leads to a text box labeled “Discussion of Limitations and Future Suggestions,” with bullet points: “Conceptual gaps (complex interaction of factors, neglect of social dimensions),” “Methodological gaps (need for longitudinal studies, focus on S M E s),” and “Future research suggestions.” A final downward arrow leads to a text box labeled “End.”Process for article search and analysis. Source: Created by authors