Core Viewpoint - The conference on sustainable development and innovation in supply chains was held in Beijing, where the Ecovess evaluation system for sustainable value in supply chain enterprises was officially launched, alongside the establishment of the China Sustainable Supply Chain Service Platform (CSSCP) [1][2] Group 1: Ecovess Evaluation System - The Ecovess system focuses on sustainable management performance of supply chain enterprises, with core indicators including environmental protection, labor rights protection, sustainable procurement, governance, service development, and responsible product services [1] - The system is designed to be quantifiable, executable, and assessable, providing technical support for the green transformation and sustainable development of supply chains [1] Group 2: CSSCP Platform - The CSSCP integrates four key functions: standard development, evaluation and certification, data sharing, and financial empowerment, marking a significant advancement in the domestic sustainable supply chain development sector [2] - The platform aims to create a "standard community," build a "service ecosystem," and develop "digital new infrastructure" to enhance standard collaboration and empower enterprise practices [2] - Future plans include the continuous improvement of the Ecovess standard system to cover more industries and enterprises, enhancing its applicability as a sustainable development standard [2]

Core Viewpoint - The conference highlighted the launch of the Ecovess sustainable value evaluation system for supply chain enterprises and the establishment of the China Sustainable Supply Chain Service Platform (CSSCP), emphasizing the importance of sustainable development in supply chains amid global restructuring and increasing risks [2][5][8]. Group 1: Ecovess Sustainable Value Evaluation System - The Ecovess system, developed by the China Quality Certification Center, focuses on sustainable management performance in supply chains, with core indicators including environmental protection, labor rights, sustainable procurement, governance, service development, and responsible product services [5][6]. - The system aims to provide quantifiable, executable, and assessable standards to support the green transformation and sustainable development of supply chains, with pilot evaluations already initiated [5][6]. Group 2: China Sustainable Supply Chain Service Platform (CSSCP) - The CSSCP integrates four key functions: standard development, evaluation certification, data sharing, and financial empowerment, marking a significant step in the sustainable development of supply chains in China [8][9]. - The platform aims to enhance risk management capabilities, improve collaboration efficiency, and shape brand value for Chinese enterprises, thereby supporting high-quality development in the supply chain sector [8][9]. Group 3: Strategic Importance and Future Directions - The establishment of the Ecovess system and CSSCP is seen as a strategic move to enhance China's supply chain resilience and international competitiveness, aligning with national strategies and addressing the complexities of the domestic supply chain structure [5][6][9]. - The conference also initiated the ISO/PC 343 standard domestic working group and launched innovative projects in sustainable supply chain construction, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration in this field [11].

Core Viewpoint - The report emphasizes the need to enhance the resilience and security of industrial and supply chains, focusing on sustainable development that balances economic, social, and environmental relationships [1]. Group 1: Supply Chain Resilience - The sustainable supply chain relies on a transparent and collaborative environment among supply chain partners, contrasting with traditional supply chain networks [1]. - "Chain master" enterprises play a crucial role in leading and optimizing the supply chain by facilitating information flow and technology transfer, thereby enhancing transparency [1]. - These enterprises utilize their influence to design networks that optimize resource allocation and balance interests, fostering closer supply chain relationships [1]. Group 2: Methodology for Identifying "Chain Master" Enterprises - The methodology involves querying the CSMAR database for detailed supplier and customer information of sample companies from 2001 to 2024, focusing on listed companies [2]. - A relationship list of "Company Name - Main Supplier (Customer)" is constructed, and social network analysis is performed using Python to visualize the supply chain network and determine the centrality of various enterprises [2]. - The enterprise with the highest degree centrality in the supply chain is identified as the "chain master," with proximity centrality used for further differentiation in cases of ties [2]. Group 3: Data Overview - The data covers Chinese A-share listed companies from 2001 to 2024, presented in Excel format, including metrics such as year, "chain master" enterprise, degree centrality, node enterprises, and proximity centrality [7]. - An example table illustrates the degree centrality and proximity centrality of various enterprises over the years, highlighting the dynamics within the supply chain [8].