VB-SEM is constantly evolving. Consistent PLS approaches may serve a an example. Where is VB-SEM heading? What are the requirements of the application-oriented research community?
Here are some references of interest about the latest application-oriented recommendations:
Dijkstra et al., " Consistent Partial Least Squares Path Modeling ", 2015 - https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/7e56/cb95c8996a46c5dff13267a651f382a73567.pdf
Sarstedt et al., " Estimation issues with PLS and CBSEM: Where the bias lies! ", 2016 -
Article Estimation issues with PLS and CBSEM: Where the bias lies!
Ringl et al., " Gain more insight from your PLS-SEM results The importance-performance map analysis ", 2015 -
Article Gain More Insight from Your PLS-SEM Results: The Importance-...
Hair et al., " Mirror, mirror on the wall: a comparative evaluation of composite-based structural equation modeling methods ", 2017 -
Article Mirror, mirror on the wall: a comparative evaluation of comp...
Rigdon et al., " On Comparing Results from CB-SEM and PLS-SEM: Five Perspectives and Five Recommendations ", 2017 -
Article On Comparing Results from CB-SEM and PLS-SEM: Five Perspecti...
Henseler et al., " Using PLS path modeling in new technology research: updated guidelines ", 2016 -
Article Using PLS Path Modeling in New Technology Research: Updated Guidelines
Ronkko et al., "Partial least squares path modeling: Time for some serious second thoughts", 2016 - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Khan_Taufique/post/If_I_going_to_do_analysis_in_PLS_SEM_is_it_necessary_to_do_normality_test/attachment/59d64ef879197b80779a837b/AS:495358913986560@1495114176099/download/PLS+2nd+Thought_2016.pdf