Call for Papers 

Call for Papers: Special Issue on "Resilient Supply Chains in the Digital Age"

Journal: Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050) - MDPI Impact Factor 3,3 Cite Score 7,7

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2027

Dear Colleagues and Researchers,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue on "Resilient Supply Chains in the Digital Age: Strategic Approaches to Operational Sustainability" in the journal Sustainability.

We invite contributions at the intersection of risk management, digital transformation, and sustainable development, examining how emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, IoT, digital twins) impact the survival and adaptability of logistics networks in uncertain environments.

Suggested Topics

Predictive analytics for proactive disruption management

Blockchain and smart contracts for supply flow transparency

Digital twins for systemic resilience simulation

AI/ML for real-time decision-making agility

IoT and smart sensors for end-to-end chain visibility

Digitally assisted circular logistics

Cyber resilience and infrastructure protection

Supply Chain 5.0 and human-cobotic synergy

Digital platforms for demand and last-mile management

Additive manufacturing for agile sourcing

Digital carbon footprint assessment

Data governance and ethics in logistics ecosystems

Performance measurement frameworks (KPIs) for resilience, digitalization, and sustainability

SME digital transformation in emerging countries

Submission Details

Article Types: Research articles, review articles, and short communications

Peer Review: Single-blind peer-review process

Article Processing Charge: 2400 CHF

Open Access: All accepted papers published continuously and freely accessible

Interested authors may submit a title and abstract (approximately 250 words) to the Editorial Office for preliminary assessment.

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/BB63UD0Z0T

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Lhoussaine Alla - University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco

Prof. Dr. Aziz Hmioui - University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco

Prof. Dr. Badr Bentalha - University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco

Prof. Dr. El Habib Nfaoui - University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to advance research on resilient and sustainable supply chains in the digital age.