A Decision-Making Framework for Sustainable Supply Chain Finance in Post-COVID Era

Abstract

COVID-19 has severely damaged the social values and economic values of global supply chain. This unprecedented pandemic acts as hindrance in the path of sustainable development goals that are to be achieved by 2030. This study focuses on the disruption that has taken place due to COVID outbreak and also identifies the role of sustainable finance in achieving sustainable supply chain. This study highlighted the critical factors that are important to adapt the sustainable supply chain. A case study of food industry has been performed to prioritize the critical factors with the help of MCDM techniques. Major criteria and sub-criteria that play a crucial role in sustainable supply chain finance have been listed here. This study contributes in the area of sustainable supply chain and how finance can play a major role in achieving sustainable supply chain and ultimately sustainable development goals. The findings of this study show that social values of any industry are the most crucial asset for any organization.