Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains: An Integrated Framework of Digital Technologies, Lean-Agile Operations, and Human Capabilities

Hempry Putuhena; Sitti Fatimah Kamaruddin; Sara Marlyn Paru

doi:10.59890/ijma.v4i2.402

Authors

Hempry Putuhena Universitas Pattimura
Sitti Fatimah Kamaruddin Universitas Pattimura
Sara Marlyn Paru Universitas Cendrawasih

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijma.v4i2.402

Keywords:

Digital Technologies, Lean-Agile Operations, Human Capabilities

Abstract

The digital transformation and implementation of industrial technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and cloud computing, are enhancing sustainability performance in the manufacturing and supply chain industries. In addition to improving operational effectiveness and resource optimization, these technologies help improve accountability and transparency and satisfy environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements. The goal of this study is to determine how supply chain resilience and sustainability may be achieved through the integration of digital technologies, lean-agile operations, and human resource capabilities. 58 articles found on scienceDirect were examined as part of the systematic literature review study methodology. The study's findings demonstrate how firms may concurrently boost competitiveness, chain resilience, and sustainable performance by integrating digital technologies, lean-agile manufacturing, and HR skills. In order to accomplish long-term sustainability goals, this study also highlights the need for harmonization with agile-lean operational techniques and human resource capabilities in addition to technological investment.

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