AI, Blockchain, and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Supply Chains

Intelligent technologies enhance supply chain management by improving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability across global networks. AI enables organizations to optimize demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics, and decision-making through advanced data analytics and automation, while blockchain enhances traceability, security, and trust by providing transaction records. These innovations help organizations reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, monitor environmental and social impacts, and strengthen supply chain resilience. As sustainability becomes a strategic priority, understanding how these technologies support responsible sourcing, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance may develop supply chains that are economically competitive and environmentally sustainable. AI, Blockchain, and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Supply Chains brings together a diverse collection of scholarly contributions that explore the transformative role of digital technologies in advancing sustainable supply chain management. This volume demonstrates that digitalization extends beyond operational automation and cost reduction, expanding the focus to its impact on climate action, social accountability, transparency, resilience, and long-term economic value. This book covers topics such as policymaking, big data, and digital technology, and is a useful resource for business owners, engineers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.