Digital, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains: Emerging technologies and Applications

Digital, Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains: Emerging Technologies and Applications explores the transformative role of digital innovation in redefining modern supply chain management while addressing the growing need for sustainability and resilience in an increasingly interconnected global economy. As organizations face unprecedented challenges arising from climate change, geopolitical uncertainties, technological disruptions, pandemics, and rapidly evolving customer expectations, the integration of advanced digital technologies has become essential for building agile, transparent, and future-ready supply chains. This edited volume provides a comprehensive platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to examine emerging concepts, innovative practices, and real-world applications that enhance supply chain efficiency, environmental responsibility, and organizational resilience.The book highlights the impact of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Digital Twins, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Industry 5.0 on supply chain planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and customer service. It further explores how these technologies enable intelligent decision-making, predictive analytics, real-time visibility, automation, traceability, and enhanced collaboration across complex supply chain networks.