The Triple Nexus of Smart, Secure, and Sustainable Supply Chains: Strategies for Resilience in the Digital Age

Abstract

This chapter explores the strategic convergence of cybersecurity, digital innovation, and sustainability in modern supply chains. As technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT redefine supply chain operations, they also introduce new vulnerabilities that demand robust cyber resilience. Drawing on real-world applications across pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, and agrifood sectors, the chapter examines how cyber-enabled solutions enhance traceability, risk forecasting, and last-mile delivery security. It introduces the Triple Nexus framework-Smart, Secure, Sustainable-as a conceptual model for aligning technological advancement with ethical and environmental goals. Through cross-sectoral analysis and strategic recommendations, the chapter underscores cybersecurity as a foundational enabler of resilient and future-ready supply chains. © 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.