Authors : Adebowale A. Adedokun

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug469

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Abstract : Supply chain management (SCM) has evolved from a tactical logistics function to a strategic imperative for organizational competitiveness. This review paper synthesizes contemporary literature to examine the architecture of advanced supply chain management, focusing on the integration of sourcing, procurement, operations, and distribution. The paper first delineates the conceptual foundations of SCM and the multidimensional flows—physical, informational, financial, and reverse—that coordinate value creation across the network. It then evaluates procurement operations, strategic sourcing frameworks, and inventory optimization techniques. A critical analysis of supply chain risk identification, assessment, and mitigation follows, emphasizing resilience engineering and collaborative governance. Finally, the review addresses the dual imperatives of ethical stewardship and environmental sustainability, arguing that transparency, circular economy practices, and multi-stakeholder collaboration are essential for long-term value creation. The paper concludes that future supply chain excellence depends on balancing operational efficiency with adaptive resilience and responsible governance.

Keywords : Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainable Supply Chain, Ethical Procurement, Inventory Optimization, Risk Mitigation.

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