Sustainability Paradoxes in Supply Chains: Analyzing the Effects of Public and Private Regulations
运用悖论理论，通过系统文献综述分析供应链中公共与私人法规引发的可持续性紧张关系及管理策略，发现公共法规既是紧张来源也是管理工具，多利益相关者倡议和社会可持续性结果至关重要。
ABSTRACT Implementing public and private sustainability regulations in supply chains (SCs) often generates tensions between actors, goals, and processes. This study applies paradox theory to identify key sustainability‐related tensions and management strategies, and to explore their implications for sustainable SC management (SSCM). A systematic literature review of 60 journal articles was conducted using MAXQDA and SPSS. Findings reveal that public regulations act both as sources of tension and as tools for managing them, especially amid conflicting stakeholder perspectives. However, SSCM‐related strategies remain underrepresented in current debates. Multi‐stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) and social sustainability outcomes are central, particularly under public regulation. While systematic literature reviews involve inherent biases, this study contributes by mapping the interplay of regulations, tensions, and SSCM outcomes. It calls for empirical research to test these insights, especially regarding underexplored tensions and stakeholder roles, to improve regulatory enforcement, governance, and sustainable business performance.