Sustainable Entrepreneurship Through Digital Innovation and Green Supply Chain Management Using Systematic Literature Network Analysis

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Abstract

This study systematically synthesizes empirical evidence on integrated ecosystem frameworks that combine green supply chain management, digital innovation, and stakeholder collaboration in manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises. Addressing persistent fragmentation across these research streams, the study evaluates the effectiveness of ecosystem based approaches while mapping the evolution of the research landscape through a bibliometric integrated systematic literature review. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a structured search of the Scopus database identified 277 articles, of which 25 high quality empirical studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final synthesis. The review integrates systematic literature analysis with bibliometric network mapping to identify dominant research themes and developmental trajectories within the field. Four key findings emerge. First, integrated ecosystem frameworks consistently demonstrate superior performance outcomes compared to fragmented or single domain approaches in advancing sustainable entrepreneurship. Second, digital innovation operates as a central mediating mechanism that enhances coordination and value creation across environmental and economic objectives. Third, contextual readiness, particularly infrastructure and institutional support, functions as a critical boundary condition shaping successful implementation. Fourth, the literature reveals a clear temporal progression, evolving from basic sustainability integration between 2019 and 2021 toward more advanced and intelligent systems after 2022. Overall, the evidence indicates that integrated ecosystem frameworks have reached an advanced stage of conceptual and empirical development, while simultaneously revealing substantial opportunities for future research related to artificial intelligence adoption and real time optimization. This study contributes an integrative perspective that consolidates previously disconnected research domains and provides a structured agenda for advancing sustainable manufacturing entrepreneurship.

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