Technology-driven operations and strategic management for high-performance global supply chain ecosystems

The accelerating convergence of digital technologies with supply chain operations has fundamentally redefined the parameters of global competitive advantage. This systematic review examines how technology-driven operational frameworks and strategic management paradigms jointly enable high-performance global supply chain ecosystems. Drawing on 87 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025, the review synthesises empirical and theoretical literature across five thematic pillars: Industry 4.0 adoption and real-time visibility infrastructure; artificial intelligence and machine learning in demand forecasting and risk management; blockchain-enabled transparency and provenance assurance; sustainable supply chain strategy and circular economy integration; and dynamic capabilities and organisational resilience in turbulent environments. Findings reveal that firms achieving top-quartile supply chain performance consistently combine advanced digital infrastructure with adaptive governance mechanisms and cross-functional strategic alignment. The review proposes an integrative conceptual framework, the Technology-Strategy-Performance (TSP) nexus, that maps the interaction pathways between enabling technologies, strategic management decisions, and ecosystem-level outcomes. Implications are drawn for practitioners managing multi-tier global networks and for scholars advancing supply chain theory in the digital era.