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An Exploratory Study on the Impact of Sustainability on Supply Chain Resilience: The Case of the Pharmaceutical Sector in the Souss Massa Region
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Author(s): Imad Terrah (Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco), Amina Kada (Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco)and Youssef Elliasmine (Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 30
Source title:
Enhancing Sustainable Performance With Low-Carbon Supply Chains
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Chafik Bensfia (Mohammed First University, Morocco), Badr Bentalha (Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco)and Lhoussaine Alla (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-3012-9.ch014
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Abstract
This study explores how sustainability practices influence supply chain resilience in the pharmaceutical sector of Morocco's Souss Massa region. Amid increasing global uncertainty and post-COVID disruptions, the research investigates the extent to which environmental, social, and economic sustainability initiatives support the robustness and adaptability of pharmaceutical logistics. Drawing on an interpretivist epistemological approach, the study employs a qualitative design based on seven semi-structured interviews with key supply chain actors including manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. The findings reveal a mutual reinforcement between sustainability and resilience, with practices such as local sourcing, digitalization, and waste reduction enhancing operational continuity. However, implementation disparities and contextual constraints persist, particularly among smaller actors. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of sustainability-resilience interfaces by offering empirically grounded insights specific to regional supply chains in developing economies.
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