Supply Chain with Metaverse: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities

This book introduces readers to a detailed examination of the Metaverse's impact on supply chain operations, logistics, procurement, and sustainability efforts, and: Discusses metaverse technology applicable in the field of supply chain management along with its application in various supply chain networks. Cover virtual warehousing, the use of digital twins in logistics and warehousing, the use of blockchain, and augmented reality and virtual reality technology in the field of supply chain management. Highlights various challenges in the field of navigating metaverse in supply chain management. Showcases the implementation of digital supply chain solutions to enhance food safety and traceability. Explains the use of blockchain and smart contracts for transparent and secure transactions. The text is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, production engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering, and engineering design.