Autorentext

Kamran Mahroof is Associate Professor in Supply Chain Analytics and Programme Leader for the MSc course in Applied AI and Data Analytics at the University of Bradford, UK. Uthayasankar Sivarajah is Professor of Technology Management and Circular Economy at Kingston University London, UK. In 2023 and 2024, he was included in the World's Top 2% Scientists list published by Stanford University, US. Emilia Vann Yaroson is a lecturer in operations and supply chain management at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Klappentext

Explore how digital technologies are transforming sustainable supply chain performance. Supply Chain Technologies by Kamran Mahroof, Uthayasankar Sivarajah and Emilia Vann Yaroson is a structured and application-focused textbook for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students on Supply Chain Management courses. It supports modules in digital supply chain transformation, technology management and sustainable operations, providing a clear framework for understanding how emerging technologies reshape global supply networks. Explore how organizations respond to disruption, integrate digital tools and measure technological impact using appropriate performance metrics. The text develops both strategic and analytical understanding, enabling learners to evaluate innovation, resilience and long-term sustainability. Drawing on real-world examples from Patagonia, Walmart and Amazon, this book explores how digital innovation drives efficiency, transparency and responsible growth across sectors. By connecting theory with operational practice, the textbook equips students to critically assess technology investments and design adaptable, future-ready supply chains. This textbook includes:

• Clear chapter learning objectives aligned to course outcomes
• Integrated frameworks linking technology adoption to supply chain strategy
• Analytical tools for evaluating performance, risk and resilience

With its balanced integration of sustainability, digital innovation and strategic implementation, Supply Chain Technologies prepares students to lead technological transformation within complex global supply networks.