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Innovation in Supply Chains

Innovation in Supply Chains
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Author(s): Kabashey Nour ElDin (Taif University, Saudi Arabia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 26
Source title: Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain Management in MENA: Challenges, Innovations, and Policy Perspectives
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Raed Awashreh (United Arab Emirates University, UAE)and Abdelsalam A. Hamid (A'Sharqiyah University, Oman)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6950-1.ch013

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Abstract

This chapter examines the literature on innovation in supply chain management as a key driver for enhancing operational efficiency, achieving resilience, and building a sustainable competitive advantage in the contemporary business environment. It explores the various dimensions of innovation in supply chain management and highlights the growing role of modern digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, blockchain, and digital twins in improving overall supply chain visibility, supporting data-driven decision-making, and enhancing predictive capabilities and risk management. The chapter also discusses the impact of innovation on achieving sustainability and resilience, particularly in the context of global crises and disruptions. It concludes that innovation in supply chain management is a strategic imperative for organizational success in the modern era.

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