Report 26 Feb 2026

Digital Technologies as Enablers of Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability – InBrief Analysis

This report examines how artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain converge to enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability.

Operating in a structurally volatile global environment shaped by the pandemic, geopolitical tension, climate shocks, regulatory shifts, and resource constraints, modern supply chains must move beyond cost-focused efficiency toward adaptability, visibility, and trust.

  • IoT provides real-time visibility and operational control through pervasive sensors, supporting tracking, environmental monitoring, asset utilization analytics, reduced spoilage, improved energy management, and lower logistics emissions.
  • AI acts as the analytical engine, turning fragmented data into foresight: advanced demand forecasting, predictive risk modeling, dynamic inventory optimization, and automated decision support to reduce overproduction, optimize transport, and minimize waste.
  • Blockchain secures multi-party trust via immutable records, traceability, and product authenticity verification, which is critical for complex, multi-tier ecosystems and regulatory reporting.

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