Purpose

In the digital age, emerging technologies have affected every industry. Information and communications technology and digital technologies have transformed traditional supply chains into smart and more resilient ones, enabling effective management of challenges. Given the importance of the two topics, namely sustainable supply chain management and Industry 4.0 in supply chain management, on the one hand, and the dearth of theoretical research performed in this area on the other, this study aims to propose a conceptual model on a sustainable digital supply chain management in manufacturing companies.

Design/methodology/approach

This study utilized a qualitative approach. First, an in-depth review of the relevant literature was done. Then, following a multi-grounded theory methodology, relevant data were gathered by reviewing 92 papers and conducting nine semi-structured interviews with industry experts. These data were analyzed using the MAXQDA software.

Findings

A total of 41 concepts, ten sub-components and three main components (dimensions) were extracted, and the proposed conceptual model was presented. Finally, based on this conceptual model, three propositions were suggested.

Research limitations/implications

Considering that the present study was performed in the context of Iranian manufacturing companies, caution should be exercised in relation to the generalizability of the obtained results. Also, due to the problems in the digital technology infrastructure and the limited use of these technologies by manufacturing companies (emphasized by the interviewees), this study focused on the theoretical dimension of using digital technologies by these companies.

Practical implications

The proposed comprehensive model can help academicians as well as practitioners to focus better and explore the variables and constructs of the model, paving the way toward successful implementation of digital technologies in the manufacturing supply chain.

Originality/value

To the best knowledge of the authors, this study is among the first of its kind which presents a holistic and comprehensive digital supply chain model aimed at guiding companies to consider sustainability from all the main dimensions and their relevant indicators.

中文翻译：

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提出制造企业可持续数字供应链的概念模型：定性方法

目的

数字时代，新兴技术影响着各个行业。信息和通信技术以及数字技术已将传统供应链转变为智能且更具弹性的供应链，从而能够有效管理挑战。一方面考虑到供应链管理中可持续供应链管理和工业4.0这两个主题的重要性，另一方面考虑到该领域理论研究的缺乏，本研究旨在提出一个概念模型制造企业的可持续数字供应链管理。

设计/方法论/途径

这项研究采用了定性方法。首先，对相关文献进行了深入回顾。然后，遵循多基础的理论方法，通过审查 92 篇论文并对行业专家进行 9 次半结构化访谈来收集相关数据。使用 MAXQDA 软件对这些数据进行分析。

发现

总共提取了41个概念、10个子组件和3个主要组件（维度），并提出了所提出的概念模型。最后，基于这一概念模型，提出了三点主张。

研究局限性/影响

考虑到本研究是在伊朗制造公司的背景下进行的，因此应谨慎对待所获得结果的普遍性。此外，由于数字技术基础设施的问题以及制造企业对这些技术的使用有限（受访者强调），本研究重点关注这些企业使用数字技术的理论维度。

实际影响

所提出的综合模型可以帮助院士和从业者更好地关注并探索模型的变量和构造，为数字技术在制造供应链中的成功实施铺平道路。

原创性/价值

据作者所知，这项研究是同类研究中的第一个，它提出了一个全面、全面的数字供应链模型，旨在指导企业从所有主要维度及其相关指标考虑可持续性。