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Volume 17 Issue 3
July-September 2026
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Digital Twins for Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility: Architecture, Use Cases, and Implementation Framework
| Author(s) | Mr. Sahil Bansal |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Abstract | Digital twin technology has crossed the threshold from experimental concept to proven operational capability, with deployments delivering 20-50% performance improvements across manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain networks. The global market is expanding at a 30% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2027, with 29% of global manufacturers now implementing digital twin strategies [5]. This paper synthesizes findings from 33 peer-reviewed and industry sources to provide operations leaders with a comprehensive reference covering: (1) the multi-layered architecture and enabling technology stack; (2) quantified outcomes across supply chain tiers; (3) a five-stage maturity model with the Digital Twin Readiness Score (DTRS) for organizational self-assessment; and (4) a phased implementation framework spanning foundation, pilot, and enterprise-scale deployment. A core finding is that digital twins deliver transformative value only when organizations face multidimensional decision complexity and have achieved Stage 3+ maturity [6,7]. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations and future research directions covering autonomous twins and generative AI integration. |
| Keywords | Digital Twin, Supply Chain Visibility, IoT, Industry 4.0, Maturity Model, Implementation Framework, logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Analytics, AI |
| Published In | Volume 17, Issue 3, July-September 2026 |
| Published On | 2026-08-25 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i3.11524 |
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