Supply chain sustainability: opportunities and challenges after COVID-19

This study aims to investigate the opportunities and difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to supply chain sustainability. This study identifies the major constructs that are crucial to the supply chain sustainability, which have not gotten sufficient attention in the literature. Therefore, we conducted a three-phase e-Delphi study using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Responses were gathered from 15 worldwide supply chain and sustainability experts, who initially identified 43 obstacles and 24 opportunities. Following the completion of the three phases of the e-Delphi process, a total of 13 vital constructs related to supply chain sustainability were identified. The current endeavor aims to close knowledge gaps related to the difficulties and opportunities produced by the Coronavirus outbreak throughout the whole supply chain, particularly when a comprehensive assessment is necessary. The results of this study will help inspire and motivate future studies in the same area.