With Industry 4.0, a global digital transformation has taken place, fundamentally reshaping the structure, coordination and strategic role of modern production concepts and supply chains. With digital transformation, concepts such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, blockchain, cloud computing, sensors, and digital twins have entered the literature. With these digital technologies entering the literature for the first time, supply chains have evolved from linear and fragmented systems to highly interconnected, intelligent, and adaptable networks. This section examines the conceptual foundations, architectural structure, technological capabilities, managerial implications and integration into production systems of digital supply chain management.

This section examines the impact of digital transformation on supply chain management from a broad perspective and comprehensively analyses how digital infrastructures affect visibility, traceability, agility and resilience in supply chain networks and how they synchronise production planning with operational control. Furthermore, this section emphasizes data-driven decision-making strategies, platform-based ecosystems, smart production integration, and sustainable supply chain strategies.

This study aims to contribute to academic literature by combining theoretical perspectives with practical applications. It also provides strategic guidance for researchers, managers and policymakers seeking to design competitive and resilient production-integrated digital supply chains.