Digitalisation of the Greening Supply Chain

This book includes in-depth discussions on practical aspects of digitalisation of a supply chains and covers a vary array of actionable digitisation tools. The academic literature points to a serious lack of precision in the scope that the digitalisation of business processes should address. Studies on the digitalisation of businesses have pointed to the fragmented nature of their coverage and the lack of a comprehensive approach to the research conducted in this area. Digital transformation is described in academic and specialist literature as the integration of digital technology into all areas of business, which in turn is causing fundamental changes in the way a company delivers its services and business activities, cultural changes and a change from traditional business processes to new, innovative practices and solutions that are having an impact on the greening supply chains. It is important to note that digital transformation involves the introduction of innovation and new business models, incorporating the computerisation of resources, supply chain visibility and increasing the use of technology to improve the experience of employees, customers, suppliers, partners and supply chain stakeholders.