Big Data Analytics and Data Visualization in Shaping Supply Chain Industry: A Review

Abstract

Technology is changing the way we live and organize our days. As the number of smart city projects grows, enhancing Supply Chain Management is a top objective in each smart city program. The study below describes how big data analytics and visualization tools have shaped the supply chain industry today. The different applications identified from big data analytics in the supply chain industry are reviewed as their impact and influence within the industry. The supply chain sector is shown to experience several challenges. Risks and unpredictability are shown to be the main problems. Big data analytics is, however, shown to be an effective tool for effective decision-making. Technology Acceptance Model is shown to inform and guide the entire research process