International Series in Operations Research & Management Science373 Emerging Technologies Supply Chains

This book presents a comprehensive examination of emerging digital innovations and their implications for supply chain management. This book presents a comprehensive examination of emerging digital innovations and their implications for supply chain management. Bridging theory and application, this book provides valuable insights into how technological advancements are influencing practice, policy, and research across global supply networks. The book begins with an overview of emerging technologies and their practical applications in supply chains. It then explores the use of blockchain to enhance traceability and observability, followed by a detailed look at data-driven analytics for building resilient and adaptive supply chains. The final section focuses on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in optimizing supply chain operations. This book can be used as an essential source for students and scholars who are interested in pursuing research or teaching courses on the rapidly evolving field of digital transformation in supply chains. It also provides valuable insights for managers and practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge and effectively navigate the digital transformation of their supply chain operations. This book presents a comprehensive examination of emerging digital innovations and their implications for supply chain management. Bridging theory and application, this book provides valuable insights into how technological advancements are influencing practice, policy, and research across global supply networks. The book begins with an overview of emerging technologies and their practical applications in supply chains. It then explores the use of blockchain to enhance traceability and observability, followed by a detailed look at data-driven analytics for building resilient and adaptive supply chains. The final section focuses on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in optimizing supply chain operations. This book can be used as an essential source for students and scholars who are interested in pursuing research or teaching courses on the rapidly evolving field of digital transformation in supply chains. It also provides valuable insights for managers and practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge and effectively navigate the digital transformation of their supply chain operations.