In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of robotics and automation into supply chain management has emerged as a transformative force reshaping the way goods and services are produced, stored, and delivered. As global markets demand higher speed, precision, and efficiency, companies are increasingly leveraging adv...

In the modern global economy, supply chain management (SCM) has evolved from being a back-end function to a strategic differentiator that drives organizational competitiveness, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As businesses face increasing challenges such as globalization, geopolitical risks, climate change, pandemics, and technological disru...

Warehousing management is a critical component of supply chain management that directly impacts the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance of the entire supply chain network. As globalization and e-commerce continue to grow, businesses face increasing pressure to deliver products faster and more reliably to meet customer...

In today’s rapidly evolving and highly competitive global marketplace, organizations are under constant pressure to innovate, reduce time-to-market, and deliver high-quality products that meet ever-changing consumer needs. The integration of product development and commercialization within the supply chain has emerged as a strategic appr...

Physical distribution is a crucial component of the supply chain that encompasses all the activities involved in moving finished goods from manufacturers to end consumers. It plays a vital role in ensuring that products are delivered in the right quantities, to the right locations, at the right time, and in optimal condition. As global t...

In today’s highly competitive and dynamic business environment, the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chains have become crucial determinants of an organization’s success. Supply chain performance measurement is a vital process that enables businesses to evaluate, monitor, and improve the various activities involved in the flow of goods, servi...

Manufacturing flow management is one of the core components of a successful supply chain system, responsible for the seamless movement of products, materials, and information from suppliers through production and eventually to the customer. It plays a vital role in ensuring that supply and demand are balanced, production schedules are optimized, an...

In today’s globalized economy, supply chains have grown tremendously in complexity, spanning multiple countries and involving countless suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. This expansion has brought about significant challenges and responsibilities for organizations to ensure their supply chains are not only efficient and cost-ef...

In today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chains are no longer mere channels for moving goods from suppliers to customers; they have transformed into complex, interconnected ecosystems that drive organizational competitiveness and customer satisfaction. The concept of Supply Chain Excellence has gained paramount importance ...

Supply chain customer service management is a critical area of study that integrates the principles of supply chain management with the essential function of customer service to enhance overall business performance and customer satisfaction. In today’s highly competitive global market, organizations strive not only to optimize their supply chains f...

In today’s highly competitive and globalized business environment, efficient process management in the supply chain industry is essential for organizations striving to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain a competitive edge. The supply chain has evolved from a linear, product-focused ...

In the rapidly evolving global business environment, Information Technology (IT) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, and nowhere is this more evident than in the supply chain sector. The traditional supply chain, which was once linear and reactive, has now become a dynamic, interconnected, and proactive network largel...

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, efficient inventory and stores management have become critical components for organizational success. A Stores Identification System plays a pivotal role in streamlining the management of materials, supplies, and equipment within warehouses, stores, and supply chain netwo...

In recent years, the rapid evolution of cloud computing has fundamentally reshaped the way businesses operate, with significant implications for supply chain management. Cloud computing offers on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources, such as servers, storage, applications, and services, delivered over the int...

In recent years, supply chain management has witnessed a transformative shift driven by the adoption of advanced technologies, among which machine learning (ML) stands out as a revolutionary tool. Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, enables systems to learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal...

In the face of escalating environmental concerns and rising global demand for efficiency, the role of sustainable logistics in supply chain management has become more critical than ever. Traditional supply chain models, while effective in ensuring the timely movement of goods, often contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, r...

In today’s highly competitive and dynamic business environment, the efficiency of supply management systems plays a critical role in determining the success and sustainability of organizations. Efficient supply management is the backbone of a robust supply chain, encompassing the processes involved in procuring, handling, and delivering goods and s...

In today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chain management (SCM) plays a crucial role in determining the efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability of businesses. The integration of advanced technologies has revolutionized traditional supply chains, transforming them into highly interconnected, data-driven networks that...

In today’s globalized economy, the role of supply chain management (SCM) in international trade has become more critical than ever. As businesses increasingly rely on cross-border trade to remain competitive and expand their market reach, managing the cost implications of exports and imports has become a top strategic priority. SCM inv...

E-logistics, the integration of electronic technologies into logistics and supply chain operations, has become a pivotal element in modern business environments. With the rapid advancement of information and communication technologies (ICT), the traditional logistics framework has undergone significant transformation to accommodate the de...

The rapid advancement of technology has fundamentally transformed supply chain management, with Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) emerging as two of the most influential drivers of this change. The integration of Big Data analytics and IoT technologies into supply chain operations is revolutionizing the way businesses collect, an...

The modern supply chain has evolved into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that demands real-time responsiveness, agility, and strategic foresight. In this transformative landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have emerged as powerful technologies reshaping how supply chains operate, adapt, and innovate. These technologies...

In the modern business landscape, organizations are increasingly focusing on their core competencies while outsourcing non-core activities to specialized third-party service providers. Supply chain outsourcing has emerged as a strategic tool that enables companies to reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and access external exper...

Supply management systems are integral to the smooth functioning of modern businesses, playing a vital role in coordinating the flow of goods, services, information, and finances from suppliers to end customers. An efficient supply management system ensures that materials are procured at the right quality, quantity, time, and cost, thereby optimizi...

Procurement is one of the most vital functions within the supply chain, directly influencing a company’s ability to deliver quality products, control costs, and meet customer demands. In today’s globally interconnected and highly competitive business environment, supply chain procurement has evolved from a simple purchasing function into a strategi...

This paper presents a Blockchain-based framework for providing Blockchain services for purposes of stability in terms of consensus protocol infrastructure and governance mechanisms and accessible auxiliary services suitable for the vast majority of current business needs, including fundamental factors such as digital identity with autonomous identi...

With the aim to provide "Right Quantity of "Right Product" on "Right Place" on "Right Time" in "Right Condition" at "Right Cost" for "Right People" and also to streamline the distribution of drugs to institutions and ensure availability of drugs at all times, a new, innovative system named Drug Inventory and supply chain Tracking system is required...

Background: Dual use precursor chemicals are substances that have legitimate industrial and commercial applications but can also be used in the illicit manufacture of drugs. For e.g. Opium is converted to Heroin using Acetic Anhydride and manufacturing of Methamphetamine is done using Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine. Precursor chemicals are essentia...

This is a panel paper which discusses the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to address production level problems in semiconductor manufacturing. We have gathered a group of expert semiconductor researchers and practitioners from around the world who have applied AI techniques to semiconductor problems and the paper provides their a...