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Abstract
The rapid advancement of information technology (IT) has brought about significant changes in supply chain management (SCM) across industries worldwide. This research paper examines the diverse ways in which information technologies are reshaping modern supply chain management through the deployment of digital tools, systems, and platforms for planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of goods and services. Drawing upon a comprehensive review of secondary sources — including peer-reviewed academic literature, industry reports from organizations such as Gartner, McKinsey, Deloitte, IBM, and the World Economic Forum — the study identifies key IT innovations and evaluates their measurable impact on supply chain performance metrics including cost efficiency, delivery speed, inventory accuracy, supply chain visibility, and overall responsiveness. The findings confirm that organizations implementing advanced IT solutions consistently outperform those relying on traditional, manual processes. Simultaneously, the research identifies persistent barriers to IT adoption including high implementation costs, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, organizational resistance to change, and system interoperability challenges. The paper advances evidence-based recommendations for organizations seeking to optimize their IT investments within supply chain operations. The study concludes that information technology is not merely a supportive tool but a strategic enabler of competitive advantage in contemporary supply chain management — and that the digital transformation of supply chains is an ongoing, evolving journey with profound implications for organizational resilience and global competitiveness.
Keywords
Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, ERP, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Supply Chain Resilience
Citations
IRE Journals:
Batchu Mani Vaibhav, Manju Priya Jagannathan, Pranesh Gowthaman, Dr. Vijayakumar Thota "A Study On Role of Information Technology in Supply Chain Management" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 2400-2412 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717978
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Batchu Mani Vaibhav, Manju Priya Jagannathan, Pranesh Gowthaman, Dr. Vijayakumar Thota
"A Study On Role of Information Technology in Supply Chain Management" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717978
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