ROLE OF DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES (E.G., IOT, BLOCKCHAIN) IN ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

The demand for sustainable efficiency in supply chains in the emerging economies has a two-fold challenge in the age of swift digitalization. The paper examines the importance of digital supply chain technology, especially the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, in improving organizational sustainability among companies in Karachi, Pakistan. The addressed problem is the lack of empirical support regarding the role of these technologies on the environmental, economic, and social performance of the local industries. The first research question is how exactly the adoption of digital technology influences sustainable organizational performance.

It was a formal quantitative research study, administered through a survey questionnaire sent to 350 professionals in supply chains across both manufacturing and service industries. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha (>0.80), and regression analysis was conducted in SPSS. The findings evidence that the moderate assumption that the adoption of digital supply chain technologies is positively related to sustainability performance is statistically significant (R² = 0.47, p < 0.01).

Among the most notable findings is that blockchain enhances traceability and accountability, while IoT facilitates real-time tracking and minimizes waste. The research provides guidelines for new projects to be built that incorporate digital infrastructure and education, as well as government incentives and investments, to foster the development of technology in supply networks. The results have significant implications for business executives and policymakers who seek to integrate sustainability objectives into their supply operations.