Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0

Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 delves into how Industry 5.0-enabled Logistics 5.0 technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management and provides insights into the industry’s future. It elucidates the digital tools and strategies organizations can employ to optimize their retail supply chain management, minimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainability objectives through Industry 5.0-enabled technologies. It innovatively blends the details of recent advancements across retail supply chains and supply chain-related digital transformations. This resource imparts knowledge on harnessing the potential of industry 5.0-enabled logistics 5.0 technologies, optimizing retail omnichannel operations, enhancing retail supply chain procedures, and improving logistics and product retailing strategies to reach consumers better. It also provides insights into human resource and talent development tailored for Industry 5.0 and advanced retail logistics operations. It explores the nuances of the Supply Network 5.0, discussing the synergy between humans and machines, especially in the context of robotic process automation systems and artificial intelligence tools in the “new normal” of retail supply chain management. It specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. The “Implications of Industry 5.0 and Logistics 5.0 on Environmental Sustainability” section also delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution. This book’s cutting-edge perspective makes it an invaluable asset for industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, managers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students in retail, logistics supply chain management, digital business, and innovation.

• Explores how technological transformations in Retail Supply Chain Management can facilitate operations for OEMs, stakeholders, and retailers, ensuring customer needs are met with timely product delivery and availability
• Delves into Omnichannel Retailing, retail and e-commerce strategies, procurement, reverse logistics, smart technologies, retailing strategies, and OEM product distribution approaches
• Guides companies in developing their human resources for Logistics 5.0 retail supply chain operations, outlining the essential skills and attributes businesses should cultivate within their workforce to ensure seamless and consistent operations