An analytical and bibliometric approach to decision-making in sustainable luxury supply chains

The transition to sustainability is a key objective of global policies. However, the implementation and adoption of sustainable practices in supply chains vary significantly across market sectors. Research highlights the luxury sector as particularly critical, with key stakeholders - supply chain managers and consumers - requiring further investigation to better understand the barriers to adopting sustainable production processes and accepting green products. This study explores the current managerial capabilities and perspectives on integrating sustainable practices within luxury supply chains. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database and VOSviewer software to identify keyword clusters and their interrelationships. Six clusters were identified and analyzed, offering insights into effective strategies for overcoming specific managerial barriers. Practical contributions include an actionable playbook in which the sustainable luxury paradigm serves as an enabler for enhancing consumer value while creating managerial opportunities to align profitability with sustainability in circular supply chains. • Identify six strategic clusters using bibliometric analysis of sustainable luxury research. • Reveal decision-focused pathways to overcome barriers in sustainable luxury supply chains. • Explore the role of analytics in aligning profitability with sustainability goals. • Highlight fashion and tourism as key sectors in adopting sustainable practices. • Propose a decision-based framework linking value creation to circular economy models.