Advancing Smart Supply Chain Security Through Digital Twin Technology

Abstract

In the global context of combating COVID-19, the complexity and demands associated with supply chain security have significantly intensified. Moving forward, the innovation and advancement of supply chain security will increasingly reflect the evolving requirements of global economic activities. The integration of digital twin technology promises to usher in a new era of intelligent supply chain security. This technology facilitates the complete digital representation of supply chain security by leveraging advancements in technology, centralized information management, and standardized rule formulation. Unlike the physical world, the virtual realm created by digital twins operates without the constraints of spatial distance, where distance serves merely as a reference rather than a barrier influenced by time zones. The virtual environment, being a folded space, allows for real-time observation and control interventions regardless of the physical separation between points A and B, provided digital twin technology is employed. Consequently, future smart supply chain security should be represented and validated through digital simulation models grounded in digital twin technology.