Critical analysis of engineering education focused on sustainability in supply chain management

An overview of Brazilian higher education institutions

Bibliographic Data

ID21721150
AuthorsLeonardo Keiti de Godoy Tominaga (Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Vitor William Batista Martins (0000-0003-4891-8630, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Izabela Simon Rampasso (0000-0003-1633-6628, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Rosley Anholon (0000-0003-3163-6119, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Darcy Da Silva (0000-0003-3267-511X, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Dirceu Silva, Jefferson De Souza Pinto (0000-0002-8065-3938, Federal Institute of São Paulo), Jefferson Souza Pinto, Walter Leal Filho (0000-0002-1241-5225, Universität Hamburg), Francisco Rodrigues Lima Junior, Francisco Rodrigues Lima (0000-0001-7053-5519, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná)
Year2021
Volume22
Issue2
Pages380-403
Publication date2021-01-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1467-6370 • E-ISSN: 1758-6739
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/ijshe-01-2020-0002
OpenAlexW3117409449
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited44

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

Business · Corporate governance · Economic growth · Economics · Engineering education · Engineering management · Higher education · Knowledge management · Management · Management science · Originality · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Supply chain · Supply chain management · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Computer Science · Construction Project Management and Performance · Engineering · Sustainability in Higher Education · Sustainable Supply Chain Management · Marketing

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