The State of the Art in Sustainable Logistics: Economic and Military Perspectives

The sustainable approach to logistics is emerging as a necessity in both the economic and military domains. This study aims to explore the current state of knowledge in the field of sustainable logistics within these spheres of activity, in order to identify gaps that should be addressed by future research. Based on a literature review methodology, the study brings to the forefront five thematic areas that have been addressed so far in the economic field, highlighting the need to extend them into the military domain as well. The analysis shows that the digitisation of logistics and the implementation of environmentally friendly technologies, which also reduce the negative impact on the health of end users, are two essential conditions for the transition toward sustainability. At the same time, the study emphasises the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and of researching the social impact of sustainable logistics, including the dimension related to humanitarian actions involving military forces. The main conclusion points to the need for clearly defining the concept of sustainable military logistics, taking into account developments in the economic environment and operational requirements.