Introduction

This book unravels the multifaceted role of smart supply chain. Taking a holistic approach, it explains how smart supply chain could contribute to the apex supply chain performance parameters like supply chain resilience, sustainability, and visibility. It explains the application of smart supply chain, particularly supply chain digital twin, in mapping the end-to-end supply chains. The book also discusses linkage of smart supply chain with supply chain ambidexterity, a topic not much explored. Further, there is discussion on usage of smart supply chain to employ latest developments like physical Internet, for transportation optimization and so on. It will also explore the role of human factor, relationships and business processes, operationalized as intellectual capital. The book is of interest to supply chain managers, researchers, and academicians looking to understand diverse aspects of smart supply chain. Business leaders who have their eyes on future business managers, and managers who want to be conversant with cutting edge knowledge on the topic, would also find many takeaways in this volume.