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Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Current Practice and Future Applications

  • 2nd Edition - May 22, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Anthony M. Pagano, Matthew Liotine
  • Language: English

Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Current Practice and Future Applications, Second Edition analyzes the implications of these technologies in a variety of supply… Read more

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Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Current Practice and Future Applications, Second Edition analyzes the implications of these technologies in a variety of supply chain settings, including block chain, Internet of Things (IoT), inventory optimization, and medical supply chain. This book outlines how technologies are being utilized for product planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution, workflow, maintenance, the environment, and in health and safety. Readers will gain a better understanding of the implications of these technologies with respect to value creation, operational effectiveness, investment level, technical migration and general industry acceptance.

The book identifies emerging supply chain technologies, and trends in technology acceptance and utilization levels across various industry sectors. It includes contributions from experts in their fields to illustrate how technology can be applied in a variety of areas including manufacturing, equipment distribution, retail, aerospace repair and maintenance, and medical supply chain. Also included are chapters on cutting edge exponential technologies, principals for implementing technological change in supply chain management, and future estimates of technology in supply chain. This second edition updates this constantly changing area.

Key features

  • Identifies emerging supply chain technologies and trends in technology acceptance and utilization levels across various industry sectors
  • Assists professionals with technology investment decisions, procurement, best values, and how they can be utilized for logistics operations
  • Features videos showing technology application, including optimization software, cloud computing, mobility, 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, drones and machine learning
  • Includes an entire chapter of case studies, providing a real-world look at supply chain technology implementations, their necessary training requirements, and how these new technologies integrate with existing business technologies
  • New to the second edition: two entirely new chapters on internet of things and technology in maritime transportation

Readership

Academic researchers and graduate students in supply chains, transportation modeling, planning and systems, executive education courses in supply chain and logistics management, transportation practitioners involved in planning, feasibility studies, consultation and policy for transportation systems, logistics, or infrastructure

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Technologies in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

3. An Evaluation of the Impact of Exponential Technologies on Global Supply Chain Management

4. AI Opportunities in Supply Chain and Logistics

5. The Supply Block Chain: Integrating Blockchain Technology within Supply Chain Operations

6. Monetizing Industrial Internet of Things in the Supply Chain

7. Technologies and Methods for Managing Supply Chain Planning Risk and Error

8. Emerging Technologies in the Health Care Supply Chain

9. The Emergence of New Containers in Cold Chain

10. Unlocking Digital Innovation: Guiding Principles for Driving Digital Technology in the Supply Chain

11. Case Studies of Supply Chain Technology Implementation

12. The Potential for Exponential Technologies in Maritime Transportation

13. Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: What Does the Future Hold?

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 22, 2026
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Anthony M. Pagano

Anthony M. Pagano, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Supply Chain Management and Logistics and an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is author or coauthor of over 150 books, articles, technical reports, and papers presented at professional meetings. In 2006, he served as President of the Transportation Research Forum, one of the oldest transportation professional organizations in the US. He also was the co-founder and Co-General Editor of the Journal of the Transportation Research Forum, which publishes articles of interest to academics, policy makers and practitioners and has been ranked ninth in the field of US and international transportation related journals by a panel of academic researchers. He teaches courses in supply chain and logistics, transportation economics and public policy, and international business. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from the Pennsylvania State University.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, Center for Supply Chain Management and Logistics, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

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Matthew Liotine

Matthew Liotine, Ph.D. is a renowned expert in the field of operations and supply chain data science. His prime research interest is in the area of supply chain risk and technology. He teaches courses in operations and supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, analytics, quality control and enterprise information systems. In prior roles, he served in several professional positions at AT&T Bell Laboratories, Union Carbide and as an industry consultant. He is the recipient of several awards, including the ISACA Certificate of Excellence Award, AT&T Network Architecture and Quality Awards, the UIC Teaching Recognition Award, and is a UIC Teaching Learning Scholar. He is the former Chicago region president of INFORMS. He holds a Ph.D. in engineering and operations research from Princeton University. He has several professional certifications, including an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
Affiliations and expertise
Information and Decision Sciences, College of Business Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA