Enablers of Digital Transformation for Supply Chain Sustainability

Abstract

In this age of unprecedented technological advancements and rapid digitalization, organizations across the globe are faced with the imperative to evolve or risk obsolescence. It has been witnessed that digital transformation has played a pivotal role in driving organizational change, reshaping the way businesses operate and redefining the relationships they foster with their stakeholders. Supply chain management is no exception as digital transformation can pave the way for sustainable supply chains. This chapter investigates the impact which various digital transformation enablers have in the Indian SMEs and further evaluates the effect of digital transformation on the three dimensions of sustainability envisaged by the triple bottom line approach. Results from the PLS-SEM analysis show that technological, organizational and environmental factors play a significant role in successful digital transformation in SMEs. Digital transformation influences the three sustainability dimensions positively. Findings have important theoretical as well as practical implications for achieving economic, social and environmental sustainability in supply chain.

Citation

Mir, M.A. and Dwivedi, A. (2024), "Enablers of Digital Transformation for Supply Chain Sustainability", Mathiyazhagan, K., Kishore, A., Behdani, B. and Thanki, H. (Ed.) Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Sustainability, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 297-312. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-777-220241020