Next-Generation Supply Chain Management in the Industrial Metaverse

Global supply chains are entering a pivotal moment of transformation, driven by the convergence of systemic disruption and immersive digital innovation. Moving beyond the reactive, linear models of Industry 4.0, organizations are beginning to adopt the Industrial Metaverse. This shift redefines supply chains as continuous, interconnected ecosystems that blend physical execution with virtual optimization, enabling unprecedented agility and collaboration across geographies. Yet, this evolution also introduces new tensions, from balancing decentralization with control to bridging the gap between simulation and reality. Understanding and navigating these complexities will be critical to unlocking resilient, sustainable, and future-ready supply chain systems. Next-Generation Supply Chain Management in the Industrial Metaverse examines the emergence of the Industrial Metaverse as a paradigm shift in supply chain management. By focusing on the "phygital" continuum, this book translates niche innovations into actionable strategies, demonstrating how metaverse-enabled environments can enhance supply chain resilience through immersive simulation and algorithmic trust. Covering topics such as augmented reality, smart ports, and virtualized settings, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, supply chain executives, operations managers, technology developers, digital transformation consultants, and more.

Dr. Abdelsalam Adam Hamid is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at A'Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at the International Maritime College Oman and as Assistant Professor and Head of the Business Administration Department at Sudan University of Science and Technology. In addition, he has held a research position at the Hanken School of Economics in Finland. Dr. Hamid has authored and co-authored books, book chapters, and over 35 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the editorial boards of several Scopus-indexed journals. His research interests include: Supply chain management, Supply chain technology, Sustainable supply chain practices, Logistics and operations management, and Industrial marketing.

Dr. Raed Awashreh is Professor of Management & Public Administration. He brings over 25 years of combined academic and industry experience, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Dr. Awashreh has authored 100 articles, several Book chapters, and 3 books spanning topics such as, human resources, governance, public policy, strategy, leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, multidisciplinary linked AI, and management. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Awashreh serves as a consultant in business, management, governance, HR, and organizational development, working closely with government, private, and non-governmental sectors. He earned his degrees in Public Administration and Management from Flinders University, Australia, and Monterey, USA.