A Review of Supply Chain Digitalization and Emerging Research Paradigms

Xiaowen Lu and Atour Taghipour ()
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Xiaowen Lu: Faculty of International Business, Normandy University, 76600 Le Havre, France
Atour Taghipour: Faculty of International Business, Normandy University, 76600 Le Havre, France

Logistics, 2025, vol. 9, issue 2, 1-25

Abstract: Background : The global supply chain landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the increasing adoption of digital tools. Despite the potential benefits, many organizations struggle to effectively integrate these technologies due to a lack of systematic understanding and frameworks. At the same time, the academic literature on supply chain digitalization lacks a clear taxonomy and analysis of research paradigms that guide scholarly investigations. Methods : To address these gaps, this paper conducts a comprehensive literature review utilizing an analytic approach, based on abductive reasoning, that establishes an analytical framework to identify, assess, and examine the application of various digital technologies in supply chain management. Results : Based on this analysis, the authors propose new systematic dimensions for digitalization in supply chains, alongside emerging research paradigms in this field. Conclusions : The findings provide valuable insights into the current research landscape, offering a foundation for future investigations. Additionally, practical recommendations are presented for advancing research, education, and management practices, with the goal of promoting innovation and the effective implementation of digital technologies in supply chain management.

Keywords: supply chain digitalization; supply chain management; research framework; research paradigms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L8 L80 L81 L86 L87 L9 L90 L91 L92 L93 L98 L99 M1 M10 M11 M16 M19 R4 R40 R41 R49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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