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Supply Chain 5.0

Driving Human-Centric Technology in Supply Chain Operations

Discover how Industry 5.0 is shaping the future of supply chains and understand how to lead in this emerging landscape and achieve long-term strategic success.

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EAN: 9781398626294

Edition: 1

Published: 03 May 2026

Format: 234 x 156

392 pages

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About the book

Establish the foundations for Supply Chain 5.0 with this practical roadmap for companies needing to implement advanced technologies into supply chain operations.

Supply Chain 5.0 explores the transformation of supply chain management driven by the principles of Industry 5.0. While Industry 4.0 focused on digitalization, Industry 5.0 reintroduces human collaboration, resilience and sustainability at the centre of these ongoing technological advancements. Covering automation, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, this book includes practical guidance on how executives and senior supply chain professionals can implement these new, innovative technologies to prepare their operations for the shift to Industry 5.0.

With real-world examples and practical roadmaps, Supply Chain 5.0 will serve as a strategic guide for leaders seeking to navigate the next industrial revolution. The book will provide insights into how businesses can navigate obstacles and includes the latest developments in supply chain management such as circular supply chains, reverse logistics and data and analytics-driven decision making.

About the authors

Daniel Stanton is a leading author, educator and speaker in supply chain management. Stanton is renowned for his expertise and has been featured in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and CNBC. He is based in Charlotte, NC.

Janeth Gabaldon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas's Sam M. Walton College of Business, specializing in logistics and supply chain management. She is a widely published researcher, with her work appearing in top industry journals. She is based in Fayetteville, AR.

Daniel Stanton

Janeth Gabaldon

- Chapter - Introduction: The Evolution Toward Supply Chain 5.0
Section - ONE: Understanding Supply Chain 5.0
- Chapter - 01: Defining the shift: What makes Supply Chain 5.0 different
- Chapter - 02: Human and Machine: Designing Collaborative Supply Chains
- Chapter - 03: The Pillars of Supply Chain 5.0: Sustainability, Resilience, and Human-Centricity
- Chapter - 04: The Supply Chain 5.0 Playbook: A Roadmap for Transformation
Section - TWO: Industry 5.0 and Supply Chain Management
- Chapter - 05: Plan: Designing for the Future
- Chapter - 06: Source: Securing Inputs
- Chapter - 07: Transform: Adding Value to Products and Services
- Chapter - 08: Order: Engaging with Customers
- Chapter - 09: Fulfill: Meeting Customer Expectations
- Chapter - 10: Return: Managing the Reverse Supply Chain
- Chapter - 11: Orchestrate: Collaboration Across the Supply Chain
Section - THREE: Challenges and Barriers to Adoption
- Chapter - 12: Ethics by Design: Responsible AI and Automation in Supply Chains
- Chapter - 13: Building the Workforce of Supply Chain 5.0
- Chapter - 14: Securing Hyperconnected Supply Chains
- Chapter - 15: Barriers to Supply Chain 5.0 Adoption
Section - FOUR: Trends that are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains
- Chapter - 16: Sustainability and Emerging Regulations
- Chapter - 17: Resilience in the Face of Continuous Disruption
- Chapter - 18: Human-Centricity in an Increasingly Automated World
- Chapter - Conclusion: Shaping What’s Next: The Road Ahead for Supply Chain 5.0