Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• seyed saba sinaei ¹
• Maghsoud Amiri ²
• Laya Olfat ³
• Amir Yousefli ⁴

¹ PhD. student in Industrial Management, Production and Operations Orientation, Department of Operations Management and Information Technology, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

² Professor, Department of Operations Management and Information Technology, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran Corresponding Author: amiri@atu.ac.ir

³ Professor, Department of Operations Management and Information Technology, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

⁴ Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran

Abstract

In recent years, digital transformations have significantly influenced supply chain processes, leading to an expansion of research in this field. Identifying the domains, emerging topics, and research trends within the digital supply chain can greatly assist scholars working in this area. This study aims to clarify the conceptual structure of the digital supply chain and identify its research trends and key domains. To this end, a systematic literature review was conducted, collecting scientific articles indexed in reputable databases. After initial screening and applying specific criteria, a final set of selected articles was extracted. These articles were then analyzed using bibliometric analysis techniques, including co-occurrence and bibliographic coupling analyses. The results revealed a gradual growth in digital supply chain research, with increasing focus on technologies such as the Internet of Things, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, as well as themes related to sustainability, resilience, and digital collaboration. Eight conceptual clusters were identified, reflecting the technical, operational, organizational, and human dimensions of digital supply chains. The novelty of this study lies in combining bibliometric analysis with a systematic review of 425 articles, which has led to the identification of new conceptual clusters and the provision of a more comprehensive picture of the technological, organizational, and human dimensions of the digital supply chain. Overall, the findings of this study offer a comprehensive framework that enhances understanding of research trends and supports researchers, policymakers, and industry managers in aligning their future academic and practical directions more effectively.

Keywords

• Digital Supply Chain
• Industry 4.0
• Systematic Literature Review
• Bibliometric Analysis
• Keyword Co-occurrence

Main Subjects

• Management approaches in the field of smart