Theoretical Impact of 5G on Digital Supply Chain Transformation

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Journal of New Business Ideas and Trends

2024, Volume 2, Issue 2

Research Article

Theoretical Impact of 5G on Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Dr. Priyanka Das

Dr. Ethan Lewis

Prof. Minghao Chen

Department of Digital Operations, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

²School of Logistics and Information Systems, University of California, Berkeley

³College of Management & Innovation, Tsinghua University

Abstract

The global transition to 5G wireless technology is reshaping digital ecosystems, with profound implications for supply chain transformation. 5G’s low latency, massive machine-type connectivity, and ultra-reliable communication capabilities form a foundational infrastructure for Industry 4.0. This paper examines the theoretical impact of 5G on digital supply chain transformation by integrating supply chain management theories, digital ecosystems theory, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and resource-based theory. The research develops a conceptual model demonstrating how 5G accelerates predictive analytics, real-time visibility, automation, autonomous logistics, robotics, and smart warehousing. Findings indicate that 5G-enabled supply chains gain competitive advantage through agility, resilience, data-driven decision-making, and network-wide synchronization.

Keywords

Digital supply chain

Industry 4.0

IoT

Real-time analytics

Automation

Digital transformation.

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