Supply chains must navigate unprecendently high levels of volatility, complexity and disruption amid the highly dynamic yet interconnected global environment of today. Weaknesses of traditional supply chain systems have been highlighted through events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, climate change and cyber-attacks. As a result, supply chain resilience – companies being able to anticipate, absorb and recover from disruptions – has become a key strategic focus for companies operating across different industries.
Part of modern business strategy, CSR links ethical behavior to greater profitability and sustained growth. CSR, previously perceived as a charitable or compliance initiative, has evolved into an integrated holistic business model that involves social, environmental and governance factors. Today’s information-based, global economy demands accountability and transparency from companies by consumers, investors, employees and regulators.
Intelligent Information Systems (IIS) are changing the way organizations operate, make decisions and compete in fluctuating and uncertain environments. Whereas traditional information systems focus on data processing and reporting alone, IIS encompass AI, machine learning, advanced analytics and knowledge-based methods to facilitate the adaptive, predictive and autonomous types of decision making. As organizations undergo the effects of increasing competitive pressure, digital disruption and growing complexity in data, IIS has taken on a more strategic role in delivering superior organizational performance and sustained competitive advantage. Despite their pervasiveness, a thorough theoretical account of how IIS affect performance outcomes and competitive position is wanting.
Inefficient agricultural supply chains, scarcity of resources, growing population and degradation of the environment have all been a part of such intricate challenges that encompasses our world’s food system. Despite significant strides in production technologies, nearly 9% of the world's population continues to experience undernutrition and many more face chronic food insecurity because of unequal access to markets, post-harvest losses and inefficient distribution. The production of food is not the only important aspect: urgent problems are also the efficient and fair delivery, storage and transportation of food.
Good health and well-being at all ages" is the third SDG of the UN, which takes into consideration "healthy lives are essential to sustainable development." With this being the case, attaining SDG 3 has become increasingly reliant on multi-sectoral partnership, where the role of the business and private sector is key although traditionally believed to be a responsibility of government and healthcare. Businesses affect health through community engagement, supply chain practices, employee benefits and work environments.
One of the most important development concerns of the twenty-first century is the worldwide task of guaranteeing
universal access to clean water and sanitation, which is embodied in the Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) of the
UN. The demand on current infrastructure is further increased by population growth, urbanization, and climate
change, and billions of people still lack access to appropriately managed water and sanitation services.
Owing to the confluence of technological disruption, environmental decline and inequality in the global economy, inclusive economic policies and corporate social responsibility (CSR) serve as key instruments for sustainable development. The study examines how CSR-led corporate innovation and inclusive economic frameworks can complement each other to narrow social and economic inequalities. As automation transforms labor markets and globalization spreads, the question of who benefits from growth is urgent. Whereas corporate social responsibility (CSR) signals the commitment of a company to ethical governance, sustainability development, and community welfare, inclusive economic policies emphasize broad-based participation in the economy – enabling marginalized groups to enjoy access to resources, opportunities and decision-making.
1.Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Resilience
- Sergio Garner, Josef Skorkus Download
Supply chains must navigate unprecendently high levels of volatility, complexity and disruption amid the highly dynamic yet interconnected global environment of today. Weaknesses of traditional supply chain systems have been highlighted through events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, climate change and cyber-attacks. As a result, supply chain resilience – companies being able to anticipate, absorb and recover from disruptions – has become a key strategic focus for companies operating across different industries.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Performance
- Indalecio férez Cíaz del Río, Download
Part of modern business strategy, CSR links ethical behavior to greater profitability and sustained growth. CSR, previously perceived as a charitable or compliance initiative, has evolved into an integrated holistic business model that involves social, environmental and governance factors. Today’s information-based, global economy demands accountability and transparency from companies by consumers, investors, employees and regulators.
3.How Intelligent Information Systems Reshape Organizational Performance and Competitive Advantage
-Swapnale Ware Download
Intelligent Information Systems (IIS) are changing the way organizations operate, make decisions and compete in fluctuating and uncertain environments. Whereas traditional information systems focus on data processing and reporting alone, IIS encompass AI, machine learning, advanced analytics and knowledge-based methods to facilitate the adaptive, predictive and autonomous types of decision making. As organizations undergo the effects of increasing competitive pressure, digital disruption and growing complexity in data, IIS has taken on a more strategic role in delivering superior organizational performance and sustained competitive advantage. Despite their pervasiveness, a thorough theoretical account of how IIS affect performance outcomes and competitive position is wanting.
4.Agri-Business Innovation and Supply Chain Efficiency: Business Models for Achieving Food Security
-Monica Zoran Download
Inefficient agricultural supply chains, scarcity of resources, growing population and degradation of the environment have all been a part of such intricate challenges that encompasses our world’s food system. Despite significant strides in production technologies, nearly 9% of the world's population continues to experience undernutrition and many more face chronic food insecurity because of unequal access to markets, post-harvest losses and inefficient distribution. The production of food is not the only important aspect: urgent problems are also the efficient and fair delivery, storage and transportation of food.
5.Health Economics and Corporate Wellness Strategies: Business Perspectives on Achieving SDG 3
-Subodh Ghuge, Saurabh Jain Download
Good health and well-being at all ages" is the third SDG of the UN, which takes into consideration "healthy lives are essential to sustainable development." With this being the case, attaining SDG 3 has become increasingly reliant on multi-sectoral partnership, where the role of the business and private sector is key although traditionally believed to be a responsibility of government and healthcare. Businesses affect health through community engagement, supply chain practices, employee benefits and work environments.
6.Public–Private Partnerships in Water Management: A Sustainable Business Model for Achieving SDG 6
-Mohd. Reyaz Al Rahim, Mahmood Masood Alam. Download
One of the most important development concerns of the twenty-first century is the worldwide task of guaranteeing universal access to clean water and sanitation, which is embodied in the Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) of the UN. The demand on current infrastructure is further increased by population growth, urbanization, and climate change, and billions of people still lack access to appropriately managed water and sanitation services.
7.Inclusive Economic Policies and Corporate Social Responsibility: Reducing Inequalities through Business Innovation
-Aleksandar Georgi Download
Owing to the confluence of technological disruption, environmental decline and inequality in the global economy, inclusive economic policies and corporate social responsibility (CSR) serve as key instruments for sustainable development. The study examines how CSR-led corporate innovation and inclusive economic frameworks can complement each other to narrow social and economic inequalities. As automation transforms labor markets and globalization spreads, the question of who benefits from growth is urgent. Whereas corporate social responsibility (CSR) signals the commitment of a company to ethical governance, sustainability development, and community welfare, inclusive economic policies emphasize broad-based participation in the economy – enabling marginalized groups to enjoy access to resources, opportunities and decision-making.