This article discusses the concept of Autonomous Supply Chains (ASCs), which are being considered as a more resilient alternative to traditional supply chains. The authors present a formal definition of ASCs, their defining characteristics and auxiliary concepts. They propose a MIISI model (a layered conceptual framework), and a seven-level supply chain autonomy reference model. The paper also includes a case study about the meat supply chain to illustrate the application of this conceptual model. The authors emphasize the need for continued exploration and research in this emerging domain.
Publication date: 13 Oct 2023
Project Page: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.14183v1
Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.14183
