Edited by
Pankaj Bhambri, Researcher, India.
Pushan Kumar Dutta, Erasmus Mundus scholar, India.
Mudassir Khan, Researcher, Saudia Arabia.
Marta Starostka-Patyk, Researcher, Poland.
ISBN : 9781836690740
Publication Date : March 2026
Hardcover 402 pp
170 USD
Co-publisher
In an era defined by global disruptions, sustainability mandates and rapid technological advancement, Next-Gen Supply Chains provides an essential roadmap for navigating the complex transformation of global supply networks. This comprehensive book moves beyond isolated trends to present an integrated framework where generative AI, blockchain, autonomous systems and the Internet of Things converge to build resilient, efficient and responsible operations.
This book masterfully bridges the critical gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation, offering readers actionable strategies, detailed case studies from industry leaders such as Amazon and Lenovo, and robust frameworks for risk management, ethical AI governance and circular economy integration. With its unique emphasis on the synergy between technological innovation and the necessary human capital development, the book is an indispensable resource for supply chain executives, operations managers, technology implementers and academics seeking to future-proof their organizations and master the strategic imperatives of the modern supply chain landscape.
1. AI and Automation: Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains in Uncertain Times, Sanam Soomro, Mingyue Fan, Ranjeeta Sadhwani and Safia Soomro.
2. Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chain Decision-Making, Pankaj Bhambri and Himani Sharma.
3. Circular Supply Chain Economics, Vijay Kumar Sinha and Balajee Maram.
4. IoT Architecture for End-to-End Visibility, Marta Starostka-Patyk.
5. Building Blocks of a Transparent IoT Ecosystem, Bhagwat Kaulwar, Milind Godase, Chandrani Singh and Pankaj Bhambri.
6. Blockchain Implementation for Supply Chain Transparency Modeling, Helena Ko?cielniak.
7. Autonomous Systems in Supply Chain Operations, Agnieszka Pacud.
8. Leveraging Data and Analytics for Next-Generation Supply Chain Resilience, Karina Zacharska.
9. Data-driven Supply Chain Optimization, Rafa? Niedbal, Paula Pyp?acz and Muhammad Asif Khan.
10. Sustainability Transformation Roadmaps, Paula Bajdor.
11. Reimagining Supply Chains: Nearshoring and Network Redesign in the Age of AI, Automation and Sustainability, Jeffy Johnson.
12. Digital Supply Chain Talent Development: Preparing the Workforce for Next-Gen Supply Chains, Pankaj Bhambri and Sita Rani.
13. Change Management for Supply Chain Transformation, S. Kavithambika, K.M. Santhosha, R. Kiran and Pankaj Bhambri.
14. Future Horizons: Emerging Technologies and Models, Krishi Pallab Saikia, Debjit Dhar, Rik Das and Saranik Mahapatra.
15. Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Architectures in Supply Chains, P. Ashok, Venkatesh Ramamurthy, S. Lakshmi Sridevi and K. Murali Krishna.
16. Additive Manufacturing and the Rise of Digital Inventory, Pankaj Bhambri and Mudassir Khan.
17. Ethical and Social Governance of AI-enabled Supply Chains, Pankaj Bhambri and Marta Starostka-Patyk.
18. Revolutionizing Supply Chains with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: A Conceptual Model, Sunitaa Tank, Manika Garg and Bharat Kumar Tank.
19. Enabling AI in Supply Chain Transformation: An MCDM-Based Analysis of Critical Success Factors, Tripti Sharma, Akash Rai, Indrajit Ghosal and Md. Rahat Khan.
20. Sustainable Intelligence: Aligning Ethical AI in Global Supply Chain Systems, Gagandeep Singh, Jasdeep Singh Walia and Priya Mandiratta.
Pankaj Bhambri is an associate professor and a Stanford Top 2% Scientist. He is a postdoctoral researcher, specializing in machine learning and wireless communications. His research focuses on AI, blockchain and sustainable computing.
Pushan Kumar Dutta is an associate professor and Erasmus Mundus scholar, specializing in AI and edge computing. His research focuses on bridging data analytics and sustainable technology for smart cities and healthcare.
Mudassir Khan is an assistant professor and postdoctoral fellow, specializing in big data analytics and AI. His research on deep learning and IoT applications concerns healthcare and computer science.
Marta Starostka-Patyk is a professor specializing in logistics and supply chain management. Her research focuses on sustainable logistics, reverse logistics and information technologies in modern supply chains.
