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The Role of Technologies in Supply Chain Efficiency and Resiliency

Authors : Mehmet Eren Ahsen, Mohammad Moshref-Javadi

Published in: Impacts of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

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Digitization and technologies play a significant role in improving supply chain efficiency and resiliency. In this chapter, we review the role of various technologies, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twin, Augmented Reality, and Autonomous Driving in supply chain. Each technology is introduced along with various real-world use examples from companies.

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Title: The Role of Technologies in Supply Chain Efficiency and Resiliency
Authors: Mehmet Eren Ahsen
Mohammad Moshref-Javadi
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Book: Impacts of COVID-19 on Supply Chains
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-47733-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-47734-8

Copyright Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47734-8_5

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