Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0
- 1st Edition - November 16, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Adnan Ahmed Sheikh, Nadir Munir Hassan, Hina Zafar, Zhang Yu
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 explains how these technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management. The book elucidates on 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. Its 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.
The book 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. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
The book 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. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
Key features
Key features
- 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
Readership
Readership
Supply chain and logistics/retail professionals, business leaders, academicians, technology specialists, omnichannel retail experts, and consultants specializing in retail supply chains and logistics
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Industry 5.0, Logistics 5.0, and Retail Supply Chain Management
2. Digitally Enabled E-commerce Across Retail Supply Chains
3. Logistics 5.0: From Smart Networks to Sustainable Eco-Systems in Retail Sector
4. Logistics and Manufacturing Applications of Blockchain Technology in Retail Industry
5. Blockchain Technology, Omnichannel Retailing, Closed-loop Supply Chain for Last Mile Delivery
6. Designing an Omnichannel Supply Chain Network 5.0 for the Retail Industry
7. Fast Fashion Business Models in the Technological Era
8. Managing Product Availability Using AI-enabled Blockchain Technology
9. Robotics Resource Management in Retail Supply Chain Management: Logistics 5.0
10. Integration of Supply Chain with Human Resource for Logistics 5.0 and Retail Operations
11. Barriers to the Adoption of Industry 5.0 Enabled Logistics 5.0 Technologies in Retail Sector
12. Future of Industry 5.0 Enabled Logistics 5.0: Human-centric Prospects, Challenges and Solutions
2. Digitally Enabled E-commerce Across Retail Supply Chains
3. Logistics 5.0: From Smart Networks to Sustainable Eco-Systems in Retail Sector
4. Logistics and Manufacturing Applications of Blockchain Technology in Retail Industry
5. Blockchain Technology, Omnichannel Retailing, Closed-loop Supply Chain for Last Mile Delivery
6. Designing an Omnichannel Supply Chain Network 5.0 for the Retail Industry
7. Fast Fashion Business Models in the Technological Era
8. Managing Product Availability Using AI-enabled Blockchain Technology
9. Robotics Resource Management in Retail Supply Chain Management: Logistics 5.0
10. Integration of Supply Chain with Human Resource for Logistics 5.0 and Retail Operations
11. Barriers to the Adoption of Industry 5.0 Enabled Logistics 5.0 Technologies in Retail Sector
12. Future of Industry 5.0 Enabled Logistics 5.0: Human-centric Prospects, Challenges and Solutions
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 16, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Adnan Ahmed Sheikh
Adnan Ahmed Sheikh is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He completed his Ph.D. at University Utara Malaysia. Dr. Sheikh has over 13 years of experience working in industry and academia. He is affiliated with several reputable journals and has published several supply chain articles. He has attended more than 10 international conferences and conducted more than 20 seminars and trainings for corporate firms and educational institutes. His research interests are focused on sustainable supply chains, technology and digital transformation, green consumption, and circular economy.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Marketing, Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNH
Nadir Munir Hassan
Nadir Munir Hassan is an Assistant Professor of Marketing, at Department of Business & Public Administration, Emerson University, Multan Pakistan. He served as an Assistant Professor of Marketing, Department of Business Administration, Air University, Islamabad, Multan Campus for more than 12 years. He has also been invited to several conferences as a keynote speaker. His research interests are focused on sustainable development, blockchain technologies, logistics, sustainable supply chains, and green supply chains.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Marketing, Department of Business & Public Administration, Emerson University, Multan, PakistanHZ
Hina Zafar
Hina Zafar is a management lecturer at the Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle, Australia. Hina serves as the course coordinator for partnership courses established by the University of Newcastle in collaboration with esteemed institutions such as the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Binus University in Indonesia. Her research interests encompass green supply chain operations, digital transformations, green human resource management, and sustainable practices. Additionally, she delves into the intricacies of industrial ethics, ensuring that industries operate with integrity and fairness. She is also exploring the evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence within human resource management and talent development.
Affiliations and expertise
Management Lecturer, Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle, AustraliaZY
Zhang Yu
Zhang Yu works at the Department of Logistics and management engineering, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming City, P.R. China. He is an expert in retail and green supply chain, e-commerce, and reverse logistics. She has published nearly 100 articles (including ABS 3 and ABDC-ranked journals) on retail supply chain, reverse logistics, omnichannel, and sustainable supply chain management. She has research collaboration with various well-known researchers from European and Western countries. She has authored three books on sustainability in retail supply chain and business operations.
Affiliations and expertise
Zhang Yu works at the Department of Logistics and management engineering, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming City, P.R. China.