All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the ICOSCM 2025 during Dec. 11 in Nashik. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the review committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document is a truthful description of the conference’s...

Purpose: This study aims to delve deeply into the ways in which IoT integration can enhance supply chain agility. It further aims to investigate the mediating role of real-time insight along with key contextual moderators. Design/Methodology/Approach: The researcher conducted a cross-sectional...

Digital supply chain is a unified system for companies to optimise the data among partners. Grocery supply chains are yet struggling with the innovative solutions for data management across all stages. Blockchain is the standard for transparency and traceability in grocery supply chains. It enhances...

The agricultural input sector; which includes the fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and machines, is essential in the agricultural productivity and food security. This industry has a remarkable need to employ effective Supply Chain Management (SCM) as a tool of streamlining efficiency, minimizing wastages...

Managing inventory for perishable goods such as milk is a complex task, particularly for small unorganized retailers who handle multiple products and lack the resources to closely monitor each item or employ costly optimization tools. Such retailers typically relay on simple thumb rules or fixed-order...

Seasonal products occupy an essential place in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, one of the most rapidly expanding industries worldwide. These items—spanning electronics, electrical appliances, computer accessories, fashion apparel, and perishable foods—share a common trait: they spoil quickly...

This literature review is systematic and analyses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing and operations integration in the omnichannel environment. Following the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Studies and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), a works review of twenty-six...

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, supply chains face unprecedented challenges and disruptions. To navigate this turbulence and achieve optimal performance, organizations are increasingly turning to data-driven approaches and digital ecosystems. By harnessing real-time visibility and...

This study investigates how Sustainable Production (SP) acts as a mediator between Green Logistics Management (GLM), Green Human Capital (GHC), and Circular Economy Practices (CEP) in the manufacturing sector. Using quantitative research design, primary data collected from 211 managers and executives...

This study reframes B2B Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) as a channel strategy and tests whether embedded credit at order placement improves working capital, increases distributor marketing effort, and enhances collaborative performance through an effort-based mechanism. Using a multi-year manufacturer–distributor–month...

Startups in the e-commerce industry have specific challenges related to operations, such as limited resources, expectations to scale quickly, and continuous creative development. With challenges as previously mentioned, workflow automation is becoming strategic to address challenges within the e-commerce...

Purpose This bibliometric study examines global research trends, collaboration networks, and thematic progress concerning Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), with a focus on accessibility, universal design, ensuring social and cultural inclusion, and their involvement in major public/cultural/sporting...

The Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik for 2027 presents a profound opportunity to transition from traditional resource management to a circular economy model in a mega-event setting. This quantitative, cross-sectional study, conducted among 318 adult pilgrims, sought to understand their perceptions of and...

The digital revolution has changed supply chains all across the world, therefore companies need to be flexible and strong to stay ahead of the competition. AI, blockchain, big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital twins have all changed how supply chains are designed, how decisions...

The study examines the different factors impacting the adoption of drones in urban agriculture and their implications for sustainable practices. A theoretical model was proposed, incorporating performance expectancy, effort expectancy, environmental concern, scalability and affordability, regulatory...

Climate change increases unpredictable rainfall, soil deterioration, and agricultural resource constraints. Climate-resilient agribusiness models provide food security, farmer livelihoods, and environmental stability. Sustainable change may occur from regenerative farming, which promotes soil health,...

The convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) represents a transformative paradigm in modern manufacturing, establishing the foundation for Industry 4.0 smart factories. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for intelligent automation that integrates real-time data...

In today’s data-driven economy, strategic knowledge visioning is critical for fostering innovation and sustaining competitive advantage. This paper explores how artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled text mining of secondary data sources such as patents, academic publications, and business reports can...

Mumbai’s public transportation system is the backbone of the city, moving millions daily through trains, buses, metros, and more. However, the growing issue of crowding continues to affect passenger satisfaction, safety, and overall travel experience. The study explores the relationship between perceived...

While companies explore ways to maximize AI benefits in credit evaluation, financing, and working capital management, maintaining a balance between efficiency and ethics is crucial. By incorporating AI ethical principles and Agency theory, this work proposes a conceptual framework for developing accountable,...

Proper disposal of medicines requires urgent attention due to the associated threats to the environment and public health, which is often overlooked. This oversight is particularly concerning, as it often prevents responsible manufacturers from implementing a reverse logistics system for disposal within...

Purpose: This current research seeks to determine and discuss the most powerful determinants that improve the performance of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in exports. The main aim is to come up with a methodological structural paradigm explaining the interplay of managerial, strategic, technological,...