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A literature review on sustainability concept of digital logistics networks in agriculture

A.N. Mekonin, S.E. Barykin

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Abstract: Sustainability in digital logistics networks is a complex issue that encompasses economic efficiency, social responsibility, and environmental preservation. Due to this, there is increasing demand to address logistics operations with the concepts of digitalization and sustainability. Despite the rapid development of the logistics industry, there is still a research gap concerning the transformation of logistics to sustainable digital logistics. Therefore, this article aims at the review of empirical and methodological frameworks of the current state of studies on the digital logistics network and sustainability with particular emphasis on, but not limited to, agricultural logistics. Reputable academic sources were selected for the review and comprehensive analysis of the wide range of tasks. The review result identified some innovative methods, robust models, and explored certain significant factors. Merits and demerits of the review sources were assessed. Future research in this area could incorporate empirical analysis with a large scope to analyze the logistics operations of different sectors perspectives on digitalization and sustainability.

Keywords: agriculture, digital logistics, logistics network, review, sustainability

For citation. Mekonin A.N., Barykin S.E. A literature review on sustainability concept of digital logistics networks in agriculture. News of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of RAS. 2025. Vol. 27. No. 2. Pp. 150–162. DOI: 10.35330/1991-6639-2025-27-2-150-162

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Abera N. Mekonin, Post-graduate Student, Graduate School of Service and Trade, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University;

195251, Russia, St. Petersburg, 50 Novorossiyskaya street;

tgmoke@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2879-7459

Sergey E. Barykin, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Deputy Director for Scientific Research and Development, Graduate School of Service and Trade, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University;

195251, Russia, St. Petersburg, 50 Novorossiyskaya street;

sbe@list.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9048-009X, SPIN-code: 9382-2074

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