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Supply chain digitization in the net-zero era: The impact of digital technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure

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  • Nie, Shiqi
  • Cao, Xiaojing
  • Li, Zilong
  • Liu, Mingxin
  • Zhang, Yiren

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Achieving a net-zero emissions future hinges on integrating digital technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure development, collectively driving supply chain digitization and emissions reduction. This study explores the role of digital transformation in supply chain technologies across selected Asian countries from 2001 to 2021, analyzing the influence of enabling infrastructure, energy technology perspectives, renewable energy systems, supply chain digitization, and energy intensity. Employing empirical techniques such as the iterated principal factors squared multiple correlation test and the cross-section variance ratio test, this research assesses variance dynamics across multiple series. Combined with dynamic panel-data estimation, these methods provide a robust framework for evaluating the intricate relationship between digital transformation and supply chain innovation. The findings highlight a nuanced interplay between digital transformation, supply chain technologies, and the transition to net-zero emissions. While digital advancements can accelerate technological adoption, they may also introduce complexities shaped by infrastructure readiness, energy transitions, and renewable integration. Asian countries must navigate these challenges by fostering digital innovation while promoting sustainable, low-carbon energy systems. A strategic and integrated approach is essential to fully harness the potential of digital technologies in building a resilient and decarbonized supply chain.

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  • Nie, Shiqi & Cao, Xiaojing & Li, Zilong & Liu, Mingxin & Zhang, Yiren, 2025. "Supply chain digitization in the net-zero era: The impact of digital technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure," Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 144(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:eneeco:v:144:y:2025:i:c:s0140988325002270
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2025.108403
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