Beyond efficiency: a comparative analysis of technological foundations and human-centric values in supply chain 5.0

Salauddin, Saimon, Sogra, Syeda Morheda, Abiodun, Olumuyiwa and Sogra, Syeda Faiza 2026. Beyond efficiency: a comparative analysis of technological foundations and human-centric values in supply chain 5.0. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 10 (14) , pp. 1-19. 10.47772/ijriss.2026.1014mg0001

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Abstract

This paper discusses the development of Supply chain 4.0 to Supply chain 5.0 where models focus on automation as a result of efficiency to models that focus on human-centric whose focus is on resiliency, sustainability, and ethical mindset. Supply Chain 4.0 combines the use of technologies like IoT, cyber-physical systems, analytics of big data, and robotics to maximise the visibility of operations and responsiveness, it is mainly aimed at maximising throughput and lowering costs. However, Supply Chain 5.0 builds on all these by adding collaborative robots, blockchain verification, digital twins, and AI-driven multi-criteria optimization that manage the economic performance and the environment and social goals. The revolution entails intricate technological incorporation issues, employee adjustment, as well as reorganisation of the enterprise to meet the needs of hybrid man-machine cooperation and sustainability requirements. Other socio-economic and regulatory considerations, such as the problem of replacing workforce, development of skills, and adherence to the new environmental and labour standards, are discussed in this analysis, as well. The next steps include interdisciplinary cooperation in the field of engineering, environmental science, economic, and social policy to create supply chain systems that balance operational efficiency with ecological stewardship and social equity. New trends involve decentralised manufacturing, incorporation of renewable energy and proactive participation of workforce and proactive compliance regulation, all of which define supply chains as dynamic socio-technical ecosystems, able to sustain performance despite systemic disruptions.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Business (Including Economics)
Publisher:	RSIS International
ISSN:	2454-6186
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2026 10:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/183786

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