## 3 Results--Systematic Literature Review
### Interrelated Aspects  
Various papers in the sample include considerations about the \"interrelated\" aspects previously identified. More precisely, a set of 46 documents (Figure 8) include implications on sustainability, i.e., \"meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs\" [101]. In recent decades, due to ever-increasing industrialization, there has been an increase in pollution. In addition, industrial development has accelerated the use of nonrenewable natural resources, thus increasing the risk of their depletion. This has contributed to the definition of a common goal of sustainable development by governmental policies, to be pursued through various schemes. Companies that implement green SC management practices find positive benefits in environmental, economic and social aspects. Through the reduction in the negative consequences of industrialization, such as reduced waste production, reuse of raw materials through recycling, and reduction in water and energy waste, environmental benefits and preservation of the planet's natural resources are achieved. From an economic point of view, such companies also benefit from greater technological innovations, reduction in production costs in the long run and ultimately, greater profitability through the adoption of lean production, or lean manufacturing strategies, with less waste and a response to customer needs in a shorter time. From a social point of view, there is evidence of improved company image, thanks, in part, to the implementation of information technologies, and higher satisfaction among end consumers who are increasingly attentive to environmental issues [43]. It follows that companies, in order to keep up with the new market demands, must offer goods with labels showing the ecological characteristics of the materials used, so as to make the customer, through his/her purchase, an actor of this environmentally friendly development, more confident in the company's work [73]. According to some studies, environmental issues may be interpreted by some small and medium-sized enterprises as a greater financial burden because they have not yet been able to gain a long-term perspective on the effectiveness of eco-innovations [102]. However, to achieve positive results in the long run, it is imperative for every company to adopt a strategy that includes sustainability as the first goal, to be competitive and environmentally friendly. The capacity for green innovation can be developed at the production, management and logistics stages. The manufacturing industry is responsible for about 30% of the emissions of hazardous substances into the air; hence, producing and using methods and materials that are not harmful to the planet is key to achieving sustainable performance. SCM should be based on a sequence of environmentally sustainable activities, and consequently, a shift in this direction should also be noted in the logistics sector through technological innovations and the use of biodegradable and less-polluting fuel [73]. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [103] highlighted the sustainable aspect in the electronics sector in relation to the mining of metals and minerals needed to manufacture components of ICT devices. Demand for these products has increased dramatically because of blockages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These materials (cobalt, gallium, rare earth elements, etc.) are available in limited geographic areas only, such as Asia (especially China), and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a result of disruptions in production and extraction activities, there have been major difficulties in the procurement of raw materials and thus in meeting the demand for smartphones and personal computers. Ecologically, mining of minerals and metals results in water pollution during upstream operations, release of greenhouse gases, and health and safety problems for the workers involved.