Unifying Effectiveness and Efficiency in Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Automotive: the 21st EWA Edu Model Enhanced by Wholeness Systems Thinking for Lifelong Learning

The contemporary business environment is characterized by VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity), influencing many industries, notably automotive. As humanity encounters the finite constraints of Earth's ecosystems, it becomes imperative for strategic management to transcend mere economic metrics and incorporate environmental and social dimensions. This paper explores the critical role of Wholeness Systems Thinking (WST) in transitioning from traditional Knowledge-based educational frameworks that emphasize a Maximization Mindset to those fostering an Understanding-based, Purposeful mindset in lifelong learning. Employing the sustainable educational model, 21st EWA Edu, this approach cultivates a human capital intellectual capability. Furthermore, the study investigates how this paradigm aids in harmonizing the concepts of effectiveness and efficiency within Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM). The findings indicate that when applied to lifelong learning, this novel intellectual capacity not only refines decision-making processes but also ensures alignment between long-term sustainability objectives and short-term operational strategies in the automotive sector.