A new issue of the journal Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability and Global Challenges has been published (Vol. 17, iss. 1)

Volume 17, issue 1 (2026) of the journal Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability and Global Challenges (eISSN 2784-7497), published by the Faculty of Logistics at the University of Maribor, has been released. The issue provides insight into current topics in logistics and supply chain management, with a particular focus on sustainability and digitalization. It features a range of studies addressing key challenges and opportunities in transport, logistics, and sustainable development. Among the selected articles are studies on:

Digital readiness and market orientation as drivers of sustainable supply chain performance: a dynamic capability perspective (Meisam Karami) – presents the impact of market orientation on sustainable supply chain performance and finds that process improvement, supply chain efficiency, and digital readiness contribute to the long-term competitiveness of companies.

Climate change impacts’ mitigation strategies in sustainable supply chain management and pragmatism of data envelopment analysis and Malmquist index in its measurement (Mohsen Malekalketab Khiabani, Wan Khairuzzaman Wan Ismail & Farhad Ebrahimi) – emphasizes the importance of sustainable supply chain management in mitigating climate change and highlights the role of green technologies and digitalization.

Developing strategic supply chain pathways for application of agricultural crops as biobased construction materials, products and modular systems (Patrick Daly) – presents a new framework for mapping supply chains in Ireland and finds that straw, hemp, and miscanthus have significant potential, while processing infrastructure and certification remain key challenges.

Q-commerce vs. E-commerce in last-mile delivery: a data-driven comparison of emissions, costs, and efficiency – evidence from simulated scenarios (Manas Sarkar) – presents that quick commerce reduces greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs through the use of electric vehicles and shorter delivery distances.

Chinese automotive finance: development, policies, and regulations (avtor Kerry Liu) – research analyses publication trends related to organizational culture, the environment, and business ethics, and explores how to establish an ethical business environment.

Green supply chain management framework for sustainable organizational performance and green management excellence (Shahzad Ashraf) – research analyzes the role of automotive financing in the development of China’s automotive sector, particularly in the field of new energy vehicles.

This issue of the journal offers a rich collection of scientific contributions relevant to academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders interested in the latest trends and challenges in logistics, transport, and sustainable development.