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@article{196571,
        author = {Jogani Vishal Mukeshbhai and Shashikant Upadhyay and Mrs. Harshita Gaikwad},
        title = {Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in the Automotive Industry: A Comparative Analysis},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {3169-3171},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196571},
        abstract = {Sustainability is one the important factors that affects the supply chain strategies in the global automotive industry. Due to the increase in environmental regulations, Global Warming, and climate change, the global automotive industry is adopting sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) to maintain sustainable supply chain operation. This research is focused on the sustainable supply chain initiatives taken by the global automotive companies. It includes the sustainable supply chain initiatives taken by Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India, and JSW MG Motor India. The research methodology is descriptive and comparative, using secondary data collected from the companies’ sustainability reports, research journals, and industry publications. From the research findings, it is clear that companies adopting sustainable supply chain management achieve environmental benefits, business benefits, and sustainable competitiveness. Sustainability is one the important factors to be considered by the global automotive companies to maintain sustainable supply chain operations.},
        keywords = {Sustainable supply chain management, automotive industry, green logistics, circular economy, electric vehicles},
        month = {April},
        }