The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Agility based on a Humanitarian Supply Chain Perspective

Subject Areas : Multimedia Processing, Communications Systems, Intelligent Systems

Esmail Mohebi Kondesari ¹ , Hossein Bodaghi khajeh Nobar ² , Bahark Yadegar Jamshidi ³

1 - Ph.D student, Business Management, Department of Management, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
2 - Department of Management, Tabriz branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
3 - Department of Management, Tabriz branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran

Received: 2024-08-10 Accepted : 2024-09-20 Published : 2024-12-27

Keywords: supply chain agility, humanitarian supply chain, role of artificial intelligence.,

Abstract :

Introduction: This research was carried out with the aim of investigating the role of artificial intelligence in the agility of the supply chain based on the perspective of the humanitarian supply chain.

Method: In this research, a survey questionnaire was used to collect information related to the analysis of hypotheses, and this method is also proposed as a field method in this research. The statistical population included the employees of knowledge-based companies based on smart technologies in Tehran province, and due to the uncertainty of the total population, the sample was considered to be 384 people based on Morgan's table, and the same number of questionnaires were distributed and collected. The information collected by questionnaires was analyzed by SPSS24 and AMOS24 software using structural equation modeling.

Results: The results showed that information alignment has a positive and significant effect on supply chain agility. Supply chain collaboration has a mediating and positive effect between information alignment and supply chain agility. Big data analysis capabilities by artificial intelligence have a positive moderating effect between information alignment and supply chain agility.

Discussion: Artificial intelligence plays a vital role in humanitarian supply chain agility. Using advanced algorithms and data analysis, artificial intelligence can help humanitarian organizations respond quickly to changing needs and environmental conditions. For example, the ability to forecast demand and identify consumption patterns allows these organizations to more effectively allocate resources and prevent waste. This is especially important in crisis situations, such as natural disasters or human conflicts.

 

 

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