New Age Technology in Supply Chain Management

This new book, New Age Technology in Supply Chain Management: Digital Transformation Tools in Perspective, details the effect of IT and digital transformation tools on supply chains and how they can be the keys to the success of organizations. The technologies covered include big data, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The book first provides an introduction to IT and SCM and explains how IT/digital transformation tools affect SCM and procurement in different types of industries and markets, covering their importance, methods, and requirements for efficient and effective implementation in workplaces and businesses. The book covers topics such as AI on SCM in the hospitality sector and IoT on SCM in the hotel sector as well as blockchain and robots integrated in SCM. It also looks at how electronic procurement adoption affects SCM and more. The volume presents a global perspective on procurement and supply chain management using detailed real-world examples to bring the subject matter to life. It will be a valuable resource for industry executives and researchers as well as for faculty and students studying this area.