Acta Logistica | 2026
Authors: Ouahabi I.; Kamach O.; Fethallah W.
DOI: 10.22306/al.v13i1.750
Journal: Acta Logistica
Year: 2026
Publisher: 4S go, s.r.o
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
Cited by: 0
The automotive supply chain faces increasing pressure to align supplier selection processes with sustainability and resilience goals while adhering to rigorous industry standards. However, many companies still rely on the traditional approach by considering mainly the piece price as criteria for supplier selection, and this approach can destroy the logistic flows and the supply chain performance. In this context, this paper aims to present a systematic literature review of over 100 peer-reviewed articles and studies that broaden current theoretical knowledge by identifying key Sustainable Supplier Selection Criteria. The methodology consists of three main steps. Firstly, the research was conducted using major academic databases between 2014 and 2024, such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Elsevier. Secondly, a database was developed to extract the most cited dimensions in the literature review. Finally, the criteria and sub-criteria identified from the reviewed literature were analyzed through a frequency analysis to determine the most frequently cited sub-criteria within each dimension. The findings show that six main dimensions are most cited in the literature: Economic, Social, Environmental, Green, Circular, and Resilience. Based on these results, we proposed the Sustainable Supplier Selection Concept (3SC Model), which integrates the six dimensions and will be further detailed through the criteria identified and presented in the results section. This model provides a comprehensive framework to guide both researchers and practitioners in developing more sustainable and resilient supplier selection systems. © 2026, 4S go, s.r.o. All rights reserved.
automotive supply chain; resilience; supplier selection criteria; sustainability