Author ORCID Identifier
Shantanu Dey: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4866-6189
Rajhans Mishra: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9413-8075
Sayantan Mukherjee: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0519-5253
Abstract
Global disruptions pose significant challenges for supply chains seeking to achieve development goals while maintaining resilience. Research highlights the crucial role of technology in Industry 4.0, promoting innovation and enhancing well-being in resilient supply chains. Next-generation connectivity, such as 5G, is critical for digitalizing supply chain operations and developing smart, resilient supply chain nodes like ports. This study examines the transformative role of 5G in developing smart ports to enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability and their interdependencies. We systematically reviewed more than 1,000 peer-reviewed papers, identified emerging research clusters, and proposed a multilevel framework that integrates technology affordances with transformation outcomes. We employed case research based on secondary data and thematic analysis to investigate 5G's role in developing sustainable and resilient smart ports. Our findings indicate that next-generation connectivity can shape the interplay between resilience and sustainability at multiple levels, including facilities, supply chain ecosystems, and society. 5G acts as an integrated data and technology platform to support policymakers and practitioners in business case development, justifying end-use applications for sustainability measures. This research underscores the importance of connectivity technology in supporting ecological resilience and community-centric initiatives, such as hinterland infrastructure development, asset maintenance, and stakeholder safety, driving sustainability-resilience convergence.
Recommended Citation
Dey, S., Mishra, R., & Mukherjee, S. (In press). Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainable Digital Transformation with Next-Generation Connectivity in a Smart Port. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 57, pp-pp. Retrieved from https://aisel.aisnet.org/cais/vol57/iss1/51
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