Haozhe Chen, Iowa State University

Marcel Papert, University of Bamberg

Alexander Pflaum, University of Bamberg

Günter Prockl, Copenhagen Business School

Modern supply chains face unprecedented disruptions and resource scarcity, requiring transformation from linear models to circular and responsive systems. Digital technologies—including IoT, AI, digital twins, blockchain, and platforms—are essential for achieving resilience, flexibility, and sustainability while closing material loops.

This special issue seeks research on how digital innovations support responsive and circular supply chains, including technology-driven solutions and associated business models. Contributions should address opportunities and barriers to digitalization across multiple supply chain tiers or dyadic relationships in various industries.

The journal welcomes diverse methodologies including conceptual, qualitative, and quantitative research with managerial implications. Submissions may examine automotive, chemicals, food, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, or mining contexts.

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Potential topics

• Digital technologies and supply chain responsiveness
• AI and machine learning in supply chains
• Digital twins for products and supply chains
• Blockchain and smart contracts in logistics
• Digital platforms in supply chain management
• Circular economy and supply chain sustainability
• Product-service-systems and servitization
• Supply chain resilience and agility
• Supply chain visibility and transparency
• Data ecosystems and R-strategies
• Human-machine interaction in AI-supported supply chains
• Cyber security in digital supply chains
• Legal compliance in circular supply chains
• Supply chain governance and relationship management
• Industry-specific digital transformation

Timeline

• October 15, 2026: Submission deadline