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Digital Transformation and Sustainability in Perishable Product Logistics: Emerging Themes and Future Directions in the Industry 5.0 Context Through a Systematic Literature Review

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  • Nguyen Thi Mong Ngan

    (School of Industrial Management, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Dien Hong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City 72521, Vietnam
    Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Linh Xuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City 71309, Vietnam)

  • Haoqi Xie

    (Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy)

  • Maria Elena Bruni

    (Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy)

Abstract

Sustainable logistics for perishable products has received heightened attention, as evidenced by an expanding corpus of academic research. Aligning with this international perspective, the current study provides a comprehensive assessment of the research landscape, identifying cutting-edge developments and emerging trends in sustainable logistics for perishable products in the context of the transition from Industry 4.0 toward Industry 5.0. Utilizing the Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework, a systematic review is conducted on 104 peer-reviewed articles sourced from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, published between 2021 and 2025. Based on an in-depth examination of seven key research themes, various research directions are suggested to guide future investigations. The observations and conclusions drawn from this analysis aim to establish a solid foundation for advancing knowledge on digitalized and sustainable logistics for perishable goods.

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  • Nguyen Thi Mong Ngan & Haoqi Xie & Maria Elena Bruni, 2026. "Digital Transformation and Sustainability in Perishable Product Logistics: Emerging Themes and Future Directions in the Industry 5.0 Context Through a Systematic Literature Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-48, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:9:p:4366-:d:1930955
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