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Scenario-Driven Innovation Empowering High-Quality Development Path for Zero-Carbon Supply Chains in Liaoning Manufacturing Enterprises

Author(s)

Sainan Zhang

Affiliation(s)

School of Business Administration, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning, China

Abstract

Under the dual context of the carbon neutrality and carbon peak goals and the Northeast China revitalization strategy, Liaoning province is actively promoting the low-carbon, green, and high-quality development of manufacturing enterprises supply chains. This study employs scenario-driven innovation as the core strategy to propel high-quality development of zero-carbon supply chains in manufacturing enterprises. Through an elaboration of theories pertaining to scenario-driven innovation and high-quality development of carbon-neutral supply chains, this study examines key challenges faced by manufacturing enterprises in Liaoning province during their transition toward high-quality development in carbon-neutral supply chains. These challenges include data gaps in carbon footprint accounting, inadequate attention to carbon supply chain management, and weak carbon supply chain collaboration capacity. Building on these insights, the study proposes three scenario-driven innovation approaches: (1) developing process-adaptive real-time tracking and monitoring scenarios to strengthen carbon footprint data systems; (2) integrating visualization tools into supply scenarios to enhance carbon-focused supply chain governance; and (3) creating goal-penetrating scenarios to unlock collaborative potential in carbon supply chains. These recommendations aim to provide both theoretical foundations and actionable guidelines for Liaoning’s manufacturing enterprises to achieve high-quality zero-carbon supply chain transformation.

Keywords

Scenario-Driven Innovation; Zero-Carbon Supply Chains; High-Quality Development

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