Abstract

Supply Chain 4.0 is the result of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). The use of modern technologies and digitalization have become a fact in logistics activities. The development of the Supply Chain 4.0 concept poses a number of new challenges, especially for manufacturing companies that must ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of their processes, also in the area of supply chain management (SCM). The article presents the results of a study aimed at reflecting on the possibilities of investing in modern ICT solutions and digital Supply Chain 4.0 supporting supply chain management processes in Polish and German micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Starostka-Patyk, M., Kościelniak, H. & Grunt, P. (2024). From Industry 4.0 to Supply Chain 4.0 – The Digital Transformation Influencing SCM Processes of Manufacturing Enterprises with ICT Solutions. In B. Marcinkowski, A. Przybylek, A. Jarzębowicz, N. Iivari, E. Insfran, M. Lang, H. Linger, & C. Schneider (Eds.), Harnessing Opportunities: Reshaping ISD in the post-COVID-19 and Generative AI Era (ISD2024 Proceedings). Gdańsk, Poland: University of Gdańsk. ISBN: 978-83-972632-0-8. https://doi.org/10.62036/ISD.2024.55

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Short Paper

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10.62036/ISD.2024.55

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From Industry 4.0 to Supply Chain 4.0 – The Digital Transformation Influencing SCM Processes of Manufacturing Enterprises with ICT Solutions

Supply Chain 4.0 is the result of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). The use of modern technologies and digitalization have become a fact in logistics activities. The development of the Supply Chain 4.0 concept poses a number of new challenges, especially for manufacturing companies that must ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of their processes, also in the area of supply chain management (SCM). The article presents the results of a study aimed at reflecting on the possibilities of investing in modern ICT solutions and digital Supply Chain 4.0 supporting supply chain management processes in Polish and German micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.