Supply Chain Management: Research Progress, Core Challenges and Future Research Directions

Kang Yang

doi:10.62051/ijsspa.v10n6.13

Authors

Kang Yang School of Economics and Management, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v10n6.13

Keywords:

Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Supplier Management, Logistics, Green Supply Chain

Abstract

Against the background of economic globalization and rapid advances in information technology, supply chain management has become a critical strategic approach for firms seeking to enhance competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. By integrating suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and end customers, supply chain management aims to coordinate logistics, information flows, and capital flows in order to reduce costs, improve responsiveness, and better meet customer demand. Based on a review of relevant studies, this paper examines the conceptual evolution of supply chain management, its key operational domains, major challenges, and emerging development trends. The review indicates that inventory control, supplier management, logistics optimization, and information sharing remain central to supply chain performance, while e-commerce, green supply chain management, and digital transformation are reshaping supply chain practices. At the same time, enterprises continue to face challenges related to risk prevention, cost control, demand uncertainty, and market competition. Future research should further investigate the deep integration of emerging digital technologies, cross-industry collaboration mechanisms, and global supply chain resilience.

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