The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Transparency and Resilience in the Relationship between Digital Twins and Sustainable Performance: Applied to the Egyptian Manufacturing Industry

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Assistant Professor at College of International Transport and Logistics, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

10.21608/acj.2025.450973

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This study explores the effect of digital twins (DT) on the sustainability of supply chains, emphasizing resilience and transparency. Digital twins, as real-time virtual representations, enhance supply chain sustainability efficiency by improving coordination, visibility, adaptability, and forecasting accuracy. The integration of DT with artificial intelligence, resilience, and transparency enables real-time monitoring, optimizing resource utilization, and mitigating disruptions. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the study looks at how DT, supply chain transparency (SCT), resilience (SCR), and sustainability performance are connected in Egypt’s manufacturing sector. Primary data were collected through surveys administered to a sample of 248 managers from industrial companies in Egypt. Findings indicate that DT significantly enhances SCT and SCR, which in turn positively influence sustainability. Additionally, SCT and SCR mediate the relationship between DT and sustainability performance, reinforcing their role in achieving long-term supply chain stability. The research provides a conceptual framework and empirical insights into the adoption of digital technology (DT) for sustainable industrial operations. Future studies should explore broader applications of DT across industries, integrating emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence to further enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability.

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