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Critical analysis of engineering education focused on sustainability in supply chain management: an overview of Brazilian higher education institutions

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EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/IJSHE-01-2020-0002

Keywords

Sustainability; Supply chain; Higher education institutions; Fuzzy TOPSIS; Engineering education

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  1. Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPq) [307536/2018-1, 311530/2018-4]
  2. Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior -Brasil (CAPES) [001, 88887.464433/2019-00]
  3. Universidade do Estado do Para (UEPA) [626/18]

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Most courses on sustainable supply chain management provide superficial coverage on related topics without sufficient practical activities, while issues related to ISO standards and environmental laws are emphasized. Further research is needed to explore energy efficiency, worker training, and corporate governance issues.
Purpose This paper aims to critically analyze the engineering education focused on sustainability in supply chain management, in courses offered by Brazilian higher education institutions. Design/methodology/approach Topics related to sustainable supply chain management were listed from the literature and used as a framework to gather professors' opinions on how well these topics are covered in engineering courses offered in Brazil. Data analysis was performed via frequency analysis and comparative ordering using the Fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution technique. Findings It was possible to evidence that most of the topics are superficially presented within other subjects and that there are few associated practical activities that enable greater learning. Comparatively, issues related to ISO standards (related to quality and environmental management systems) and compliance with environmental laws, regulations and standards were highlighted. Additionally, it was possible to verify that there is a need for further study on issues related to energy efficiency, worker training and corporate governance. Originality/value No similar study was found in the literature. The findings presented in this paper can contribute to the improvement of engineering education in Brazil and other countries.

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