Analysis, optimization, and collaboration in digital manufacturing and supply chain systems

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has triggered a multitude of new research areas in manufacturing and supply chains. To explore the state-of-the-art knowledge on methods, models, capabilities, and technologies of analysis, optimization, and collaboration in digital manufacturing and supply chain systems, we edited this important IJPE special issue. The articles in the special issue can be used by researchers and practitioners alike to understand recent advances and practices of digitalization in supply chain networks and manufacturing firms and lay the solid foundation for further developments in this area.