Research trends in digital transformation in supply chain based on bibliometric and network analysis
Abstract
With the development of the 4th Industrial Revolution technology, the digitalization of supply chain is also receiving a lot of attention. With various technological developments, the importance of digital transformation in a firm’s supply chain is increasing. Therefore, for a more comprehensive understanding of digital transformation in supply chain, we have implemented a rigorous systematic literature review by supplementing the shortcomings of existing literature and combining bibliometric analysis and network analysis with keyword network analysis. Using the SCOPUS database, we collected 182 papers addressing digital transformation in the supply chain published in renowned business administration journals, identified research trends. Then, we analyzed the connection of citations as well as the author’s keywords and their changes over time. Based on these results, this study presents the number of publications and changes in papers by period, influential authors and papers, key keywords and topics, etc. on digital transformation in supply chain.
First published online 10 January 2024
Keyword : digital transformation, supply chain, systematic literature review, bibliometric analysis, network analysis, keyword network analysis
How to Cite
Oh, K., Yoo, H., & Jeong, E. (2023). Research trends in digital transformation in supply chain based on bibliometric and network analysis. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 24(6), 1042–1058. https://doi.org/10.3846/jbem.2023.20649
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Berman, S. J. (2012). Digital transformation: Opportunities to create new business models. Strategy & Leadership, 40(2), 16–24. https://doi.org/10.1108/10878571211209314
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Fahimnia, B., Tang, C. S., Davarzani, H., & Sarkis, J. (2015). Quantitative models for managing supply chain risks: A review. European Journal of Operational Research, 247(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2015.04.034
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Matt, C., Hess, T., & Benlian, A. (2015). Digital transformation strategies. Business & Information Systems Engineering, 57, 339–343. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12599-015-0401-5
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Ponis, S. T., & Lada, C. (2021). Digital transformation in the Greek fashion industry: A survey. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 14(2), 162–172. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2021.1903085
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Rha, J. S., & Lee, H.-H. (2022). Research trends in digital transformation in the service sector: A review based on network text analysis. Service Business, 16, 77–98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11628-022-00481-0
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Saberi, S., Kouhizadeh, M., Sarkis, J., & Shen, L. (2019). Blockchain technology and its relationships to sustainable supply chain management. International Journal of Production Research, 57(7), 2117–2135. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2018.1533261
Sarkis, J. (2020). Supply chain sustainability: Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 41(1), 63–73. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-08-2020-0568
Schwab, K. (2017). The fourth industrial revolution. Currency.
Scott, J. (2012). What is social network analysis? Bloomsbury Publishing. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781849668187
Steiber, A., & Alänge, S. (2021). Corporate-startup collaboration: Effects on large firms’ business transformation. European Journal of Innovation Management, 24(2), 235–257. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJIM-10-2019-0312
Sunmola, F. T., Burgess, P., & Tan, A. (2021). Building blocks for blockchain adoption in digital transformation of sustainable supply chains. Procedia Manufacturing, 55, 513–520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2021.10.070
Yuan, Y., Tan, H., & Liu, L. (2023). The effects of digital transformation on supply chain resilience: A moderated and mediated model. Journal of Enterprise Information Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-09-2022-0333