The Role of AI in Digital Supply Chain Transformation in The Era of Trade Wars: Bibliometrics Analysis 2021-2025

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to examine the development, structure, and research focus of the literature on supply chain transformation in the context of global disruptions

Methodology – This research applies a quantitative bibliometric analysis based on data retrieved from the Scopus database and VOSviewer to identify publication trends, citation patterns, international collaboration, and thematic clusters

Findings – The results indicate a steady growth in publications, highlighting the increasing academic attention to supply chain resilience and operational risk management. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals four dominant research themes

Research limitations – This study only used data from the Scopus database in the period 2021-2025

Practical implications – Highlight the importance of combining operational strategies with digital capabilities, expanding supplier sources, and increasing the flexibility of supply chain networks to address ongoing uncertainty.