This work develops a systematic literature review on the B Corp movement. Fifty articles were identified in the Web of Science and Scopus databases until 2020. Results show that it is an incipient field with great potential. There are two topics repeatedly addressed in the analyzed publications: the motivations of companies to be certified, and the economic and social effects that occur after certification. Sustainability is currently the reference journal in the field, since it has published a total of five articles. Finally, several lines of future work are proposed, such as the contribution of B Corp companies to the SDGs; the development of case studies on the certification process itself; and the development of methods for measuring social impact.

Given the importance that environmental management is acquiring, the main aim of this work is to know what the state of the field kaizen and green practices is at present. A systematic narrative review is conducted in accordance with the PRISMA Statement. Two databases (Web of Science and Scopus) were searched. Finally, after applying the defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 19 documents were analyzed. Based on the results, it might be concluded that, despite the growing interest in the relationship between kaizen and green practices, this is a topic in the early stages of development, with a clear predominance of case studies. It is, therefore, necessary to develop more research on this kaizen and green issue as improving environmental management is undeniably becoming a must in today’s competitive environment. For instance, more research is needed on the application of kaizen tools as results obtained so far seem not to be conclusive. Additionally, more academic and rigorous studies should be developed on this topic as many of the analyzed papers seem to be clearly created for dissemination among practitioners, some of them lacking the traditional academic structure and scientific method during their development.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the B Impact Assessment (BIA) as a catalyst for integrating sustainability into industrial firms through a qualitative case study of LC Paper, the first B Corp-certified tissue manufacturer globally and a pioneer in applying BIA in the pulp and paper sector. Based on semi-structured interviews, organizational documents, and direct observation, this study examines how BIA influences corporate governance, environmental practices, and stakeholder engagement. The findings show that BIA fosters structured goal setting and the implementation of measurable actions aligned with environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic resilience. Tangible outcomes include improved stakeholder trust, internal transparency, and employee development, while implementation challenges such as resource allocation and procedural complexity are also reported. Although the single-case design limits generalizability, this study identifies mechanisms transferable to other firms, particularly those in environmentally intensive sectors. The case studied also illustrates how leadership commitment, participatory governance, and data-driven tools facilitate the operationalization of sustainability. By integrating stakeholder and institutional theory, this study contributes conceptually to understanding certification frameworks as tools for embedding sustainability. This research offers both theoretical and practical insights into how firms can align strategy and impact, expanding the application of BIA beyond early adopters and into traditional industrial contexts.

¿Eres una organización y quieres contactar con un investigador que trabaje sobre un tema que te interesa? ¿Eres director de tesis y quieres localizar expertos para evaluadores o tribunal?¿Estás pensando un proyecto de investigación/publicación y quieres contactar con To cite this article: Sanchez-Ruiz, Lidia; Diez-Busto, Elsa (2020). Advances by Spanish Operations Management researchers in 2019: the case of ACEDEDOT members. WPOM-Working Papers on Operations Management, 11 (1), 54-74. doi: https://doi.org/10.4995/wpom.v11i1.13637 Advances by Spanish Operations Management researchers in 2019: the case of ACEDEDOT members Lidia Sanchez-Ruiz, Elsa Diez-Busto WPOM, Vol 11 Nº1 (54-74) 55 alguien para colaborar? Si has respondido que sí a alguna de estas preguntas (o preguntas parecidas), este trabajo puede resultarte de interés. El objetivo de este artículo es resumir la investigación publicada en el año 2019 por investigadores españoles del área de dirección de operaciones que son miembros de ACEDEDOT. Esto nos permitirá identificar los temas que se consideran relevantes en el contexto de un país y de un entramado organizativo o social concreto. Al mismo tiempo permitirá identificar grupos de expertos por áreas temáticas, lo que puede dar lugar a futuras colaboraciones de investigación, de docencia o de participación en tribunales de tesis doctorales. Del mismo modo, puede servir para que los directivos de organizaciones puedan detectar líneas de trabajo afines a sus necesidades. Esto podría ayudar a reducir la brecha entre empresa y universidad, potenciando una colaboración mútua. Por último, si se replica este trabajo en los próximos años, podremos tener una aproximación rápida de cómo evolucionan los intereses prioritarios para un colectivo de investigadores nacionales.