Author(s): Ritu Chakraborty, Ashu Sharma, Rose Antony, Sheila Roy
This study provides a comprehensive overview of publication trends, key contributors, and emerging research directions in sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP). Using a bibliometric analysis of 741 Scopus-indexed peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2020 and 2025, the research examines how SSCP has evolved in terms of themes, methodologies, and sectoral focus. The findings reveal a growing global interest in SSCP, with contributions from both developed and developing economies. Three major research themes are identified: sustainability practices, technological advancement, and supply chain strategy. Key performance dimensions are categorised into economic, environmental, and social performance. The unique contribution of this study lies in offering the first holistic and large-scale bibliometric assessment of SSCP within high-quality journals, combined with a structured mapping of performance indicators and a proposed data-driven SSCP system, thereby filling a clear gap in existing literature. Future research directions include leveraging digital technologies, focusing on underexplored sectors and regions, and developing multi-dimensional performance models.