Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains in the Generative AI Age

This volume brings together extended versions of selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the 23rd International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress (LMSCM2025), themed “Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains in the Generative AI Age”, held on October 16–17, 2025, in Istanbul, Türkiye.The book captures leading-edge academic and industry insights at the intersection of logistics, supply chain management, and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and generative AI. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies are transforming supply chains toward greater sustainability, resilience, and agility. Addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions, it covers a broad spectrum of topics including AI applications, Logistics 4.0, smart technologies, big data, IoT, green logistics, and crisis management. It integrates global best practices with novel frameworks, highlighting innovative approaches in digital transformation, twin transition, and human-centric supply chain strategies. A key contribution of this volume lies in its interdisciplinary approach and timely focus on generative AI’s disruptive potential in reshaping supply networks.The book brings together diverse voices from academia, research, and practice to challenge conventional thinking and offer provocative perspectives on the future of supply chains. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and professionals seeking to understand and lead in the emerging era of intelligent and sustainable logistics.

Batuhan Kocaoglu is a full professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at Istanbul Topkapi University, Türkiye. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and earned his associate professorship in Management Information Systems (MIS). With over 15 years of experience in the private sector, he has held roles as an operations specialist, production planning manager, ERP project manager, and consultant. His areas of expertise include ERP, MRP, barcode systems, production planning, S&OP/IBP, the SCOR model, digital transformation, IT auditing, and logistics information systems. He is an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and a certified TUBITAK TUSSIDE DDX Digital Transformation Consultant. His published works include Tek Tikla Sirket Yonetmek (Palme, 2021) and Logistics Information Systems (Springer, 2024).Mehmet Tanyas is Head of the International Trade and Logistics Department at Maltepe University, Türkiye. He is the Founding Chair of the Logistics Association (LODER) in Türkiye. Prior to this role, he served as Head of International Logistics at Okan University, Türkiye. His research and consultancy focus on warehouse management, inventory management, disaster logistics, and broader logistics and supply chain management. He is also a member of the Transportation and Logistics Committee of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) and serves on the Executive Board of the Turkish Red Crescent Logistics Company.