The Digital Supply Chain

The Digital Supply Chain is a comprehensive exploration of the technologies, systems, platforms, and models that enable the design, management, and control of digitally connected supply chains. It examines the origin, emergence, and building blocks of the Digital Supply Chain, discusses the enabling technologies, and provides a rich set of cases across various industrial and business sectors. It concludes with research frontiers, discussing network science for supply chain analysis, Blockchain applications, and digital supply chain surveillance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The Digital Supply Chain is a comprehensive exploration of the underlying technologies, systems, platforms, and models that facilitate the design, management, and control of digitally interconnected supply chains. This book delves into the origins, emergence, and fundamental components of the Digital Supply Chain, shedding light on how the virtual and physical realms of supply chain management intersect. It examines the enabling technologies that underpin digitally controlled supply chains and explores the impact of enhanced digital connectivity on the discipline of supply chain management. The book provides a comprehensive review of purchasing and procurement, supply chain traceability, performance management, and supply chain cyber security, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by these aspects in the digital age.

Furthermore, it presents a rich collection of case studies encompassing various industrial and business sectors, including retail, textiles and clothing, automotive, food, shipping and international logistics, and SMEs. These cases showcase current digital practices and challenges faced by organizations in these sectors. The book concludes with a discussion of research frontiers, encompassing network science for supply chain analysis, challenges in Blockchain applications and digital supply chain surveillance, as well as the importance of re-conceptualizing supply chain strategies for digitally transformed supply chains.

By undertaking a thorough examination of the Digital Supply Chain, readers gain valuable insights into the latest developments and best practices in supply chain management, enabling them to adapt and thrive in the digital era.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323916141