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Hospitality managers are at a critical inflection point. Digital technology advancements are ramping up guest expectations and introducing nontraditional competitors that are beginning to disrupt the whole industry. The hospitality managers whose organizations are to thrive need to get their organizations into a position where they can effectively leverage digital technologies to simultaneously deliver breakthroughs in efficiency, agility, and guest experience.Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation is a much-needed guidebook to digital disruption and transformation for current and prospective hospitality and leisure managers. The book:• Explains digital technology advancements, how they cause disruption, and the implications of this disruption for hospitality and leisure organizations.• Explains the digital business and digital transformation imperative for hospitality and leisure organizations.• Discusses the different digital capabilities required to effectively compete as a digital business.• Discusses the new and/or enhanced roles hospitality and leisure managers need to play in effecting the different digital capabilities, as well as the competencies required to play these roles.• Discusses how hospitality and leisure managers can keep up with digital technology advancements.• Unpacks more than 36 key digital technology advancements, discussing what they are, how they work, and how they can be implemented across the hospitality and leisure industry.This book will be useful for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying strategic management, IT, information systems, or digital business–related courses as part of degrees in hospitality and leisure management; as well as practitioners studying for professional qualifications.

Hospitality managers are at a critical inflection point. Digital technology advancements are ramping up guest expectations and introducing nontraditional competitors that are beginning to disrupt the whole industry. The hospitality managers whose organizations are to thrive need to get their organizations into a position where they can effectively leverage digital technologies to simultaneously deliver breakthroughs in efficiency, agility, and guest experience.Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation is a much-needed guidebook to digital disruption and transformation for current and prospective hospitality and leisure managers. The book:• Explains digital technology advancements, how they cause disruption, and the implications of this disruption for hospitality and leisure organizations.• Explains the digital business and digital transformation imperative for hospitality and leisure organizations.• Discusses the different digital capabilities required to effectively compete as a digital business.• Discusses the new and/or enhanced roles hospitality and leisure managers need to play in effecting the different digital capabilities, as well as the competencies required to play these roles.• Discusses how hospitality and leisure managers can keep up with digital technology advancements.• Unpacks more than 36 key digital technology advancements, discussing what they are, how they work, and how they can be implemented across the hospitality and leisure industry.This book will be useful for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying strategic management, IT, information systems, or digital business–related courses as part of degrees in hospitality and leisure management; as well as practitioners studying for professional qualifications.

Digital Transformation in Accounting is a critical guidebook for accountancy and digital business students and practitioners to navigate the effects of digital technology advancements, digital disruption, and digital transformation on the accounting profession.Drawing on the latest research, this book:Unpacks dozens of digital technology advancements, explaining what they are and how they could be used to improve accounting practice.Discusses the impact of digital disruption and digital transformation on different accounting functions, roles, and activities.Integrates traditional accounting information systems concepts and contemporary digital business and digital transformation concepts.Includes a rich array of real-world case studies, simulated problems, quizzes, group and individual exercises, as well as supplementary electronic resources. Provides a framework and a set of tools to prepare the future accounting workforce for the era of digital disruption. This book is an invaluable resource for students on accounting, accounting information systems, and digital business courses, as well as for accountants, accounting educators, and accreditation / advocacy bodies.

Digital Transformation in Accounting is a critical guidebook for accountancy and digital business students and practitioners to navigate the effects of digital technology advancements, digital disruption, and digital transformation on the accounting profession.Drawing on the latest research, this book:Unpacks dozens of digital technology advancements, explaining what they are and how they could be used to improve accounting practice.Discusses the impact of digital disruption and digital transformation on different accounting functions, roles, and activities.Integrates traditional accounting information systems concepts and contemporary digital business and digital transformation concepts.Includes a rich array of real-world case studies, simulated problems, quizzes, group and individual exercises, as well as supplementary electronic resources. Provides a framework and a set of tools to prepare the future accounting workforce for the era of digital disruption. This book is an invaluable resource for students on accounting, accounting information systems, and digital business courses, as well as for accountants, accounting educators, and accreditation / advocacy bodies.

Demand-Driven Business Strategy explains the ways of transforming business models from supply driven to demand driven through digital technologies and big data analytics.The book covers important topics such as digital leadership, the role of artificial intelligence, and platform firms and their role in business model transformation. Students are walked through the nature of supply- and demand-driven models and how organizations transform from one to the other. Theoretical insights are combined with real-world application through global case studies and examples from Amazon, Google, Uber, Volvo and Picnic. Chapter objectives and summaries provide consistent structure and aid learning, whilst reflective questions encourage further thought and discussion. Comprehensive and practical, this is an essential text for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying strategic management, marketing, business innovation, consumer behavior, digital transformation and entrepreneurship.

Demand-Driven Business Strategy explains the ways of transforming business models from supply driven to demand driven through digital technologies and big data analytics.The book covers important topics such as digital leadership, the role of artificial intelligence, and platform firms and their role in business model transformation. Students are walked through the nature of supply- and demand-driven models and how organizations transform from one to the other. Theoretical insights are combined with real-world application through global case studies and examples from Amazon, Google, Uber, Volvo and Picnic. Chapter objectives and summaries provide consistent structure and aid learning, whilst reflective questions encourage further thought and discussion. Comprehensive and practical, this is an essential text for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying strategic management, marketing, business innovation, consumer behavior, digital transformation and entrepreneurship.

This comprehensive textbook explores how technological developments and emerging technologies impact on, and engage with, consumer behaviour and decision making globally. The book will enable readers to develop a coherent understanding of the basic underpinnings of consumer behaviour as they relate to individual and group-oriented consumption decisions, offering insight into how consumer behaviour, contemporary real-life situations, and digital technology are inextricably linked.Key learning objectives, exercises and activities, boxed examples and analytical frameworks facilitate and enrich students’ learning. Each chapter includes ‘pause, plan, and practice (PPP)’ activities, as well as real-life case studies exploring digital consumption, digital consumer experiences, and digital trends across industries, from global companies such as Nike and McDonald’s to the digital transformation of SMEs. Combining a thorough examination of traditional theory with a fresh approach to the impact of digital transformation on consumer behaviour, this textbook should be core reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Psychology, Customer Experience Management, and Digital Marketing.This book will be accompanied by online resources for the use of instructors, including PowerPoint slides and a test bank.

This comprehensive textbook explores how technological developments and emerging technologies impact on, and engage with, consumer behaviour and decision making globally. The book will enable readers to develop a coherent understanding of the basic underpinnings of consumer behaviour as they relate to individual and group-oriented consumption decisions, offering insight into how consumer behaviour, contemporary real-life situations, and digital technology are inextricably linked.Key learning objectives, exercises and activities, boxed examples and analytical frameworks facilitate and enrich students’ learning. Each chapter includes ‘pause, plan, and practice (PPP)’ activities, as well as real-life case studies exploring digital consumption, digital consumer experiences, and digital trends across industries, from global companies such as Nike and McDonald’s to the digital transformation of SMEs. Combining a thorough examination of traditional theory with a fresh approach to the impact of digital transformation on consumer behaviour, this textbook should be core reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Psychology, Customer Experience Management, and Digital Marketing.This book will be accompanied by online resources for the use of instructors, including PowerPoint slides and a test bank.

Understanding the significance of data analytics is paramount for digital transformation but in many organizations they are separate units without fully aligned goals. As organizations are applying digital transformations to be adaptive and agile in a competitive environment, data analytics can play a critical role in their success. This book explores the crossroads between them and how to leverage their connection for improved business outcomes. The need to collaborate and share data is becoming an integral part of digital transformation. This not only creates new opportunities but also requires well-considered and continuously assessed decision-making as competitiveness is at stake. This book details approaches, concepts, and frameworks, as well as actionable insights and good practices, including combined data management and agile concepts. Critical issues are discussed such as data quality and data governance, as well as compliance, privacy, and ethics. It also offers insights into how both private and public organizations can innovate and keep up with growing data volumes and increasing technological developments in the short, mid, and long term. This book will be of direct appeal to global researchers and students across a range of business disciplines, including technology and innovation management, organizational studies, and strategic management. It is also relevant for policy makers, regulators, and executives of private and public organizations looking to implement successful transformation policies.

Understanding the significance of data analytics is paramount for digital transformation but in many organizations they are separate units without fully aligned goals. As organizations are applying digital transformations to be adaptive and agile in a competitive environment, data analytics can play a critical role in their success. This book explores the crossroads between them and how to leverage their connection for improved business outcomes. The need to collaborate and share data is becoming an integral part of digital transformation. This not only creates new opportunities but also requires well-considered and continuously assessed decision-making as competitiveness is at stake. This book details approaches, concepts, and frameworks, as well as actionable insights and good practices, including combined data management and agile concepts. Critical issues are discussed such as data quality and data governance, as well as compliance, privacy, and ethics. It also offers insights into how both private and public organizations can innovate and keep up with growing data volumes and increasing technological developments in the short, mid, and long term. This book will be of direct appeal to global researchers and students across a range of business disciplines, including technology and innovation management, organizational studies, and strategic management. It is also relevant for policy makers, regulators, and executives of private and public organizations looking to implement successful transformation policies.

Navigating Digital Transformation in Management provides a thorough introduction to the implications of digital transformation for leaders and managers. The book clearly outlines what new or enhanced roles and activities digital transformation requires of them. The book takes a practical approach and shapes an actionable guide that students can take with them into their future careers as managers themselves.With core theoretical grounding, the book explains how the digital transformation imperative requires all organizations to continuously undertake digital business transformation to adapt to ongoing digital disruption and to effectively compete as digital businesses. The book discusses the critical roles managers need to play in establishing, facilitating, and accelerating the day-to-day activities required to build and continuously upgrade these capabilities.Drawing on cutting edge research, this textbook:Explains how digital technology advancements drive digital disruption and why digital business transformation and operating as a digital business are critical to organization survivalUnpacks the different digital business capabilities required to effectively compete as a digital businessConsiders the new or digitally enhanced competencies required of leaders, managers, and their supporting professionals to effectively play their roles in digital transformationDiscusses how leaders, managers, and their supporting professionals can keep up with digital technology advancementsUnpacks key digital technology advancements, providing a plain language understanding of what they are, how they work, and their implications for organizationsEnriched with pedagogical features to support understanding and reinforce learning, such as reflective questions, learning summaries, and case studies, and supported by a suite of instructor materials, this textbook is an ideal choice for teachers that want to enable their information systems, information technology, and digital business students to compete and thrive in the contemporary business environment.

Navigating Digital Transformation in Management provides a thorough introduction to the implications of digital transformation for leaders and managers. The book clearly outlines what new or enhanced roles and activities digital transformation requires of them. The book takes a practical approach and shapes an actionable guide that students can take with them into their future careers as managers themselves.With core theoretical grounding, the book explains how the digital transformation imperative requires all organizations to continuously undertake digital business transformation to adapt to ongoing digital disruption and to effectively compete as digital businesses. The book discusses the critical roles managers need to play in establishing, facilitating, and accelerating the day-to-day activities required to build and continuously upgrade these capabilities.Drawing on cutting edge research, this textbook:Explains how digital technology advancements drive digital disruption and why digital business transformation and operating as a digital business are critical to organization survivalUnpacks the different digital business capabilities required to effectively compete as a digital businessConsiders the new or digitally enhanced competencies required of leaders, managers, and their supporting professionals to effectively play their roles in digital transformationDiscusses how leaders, managers, and their supporting professionals can keep up with digital technology advancementsUnpacks key digital technology advancements, providing a plain language understanding of what they are, how they work, and their implications for organizationsEnriched with pedagogical features to support understanding and reinforce learning, such as reflective questions, learning summaries, and case studies, and supported by a suite of instructor materials, this textbook is an ideal choice for teachers that want to enable their information systems, information technology, and digital business students to compete and thrive in the contemporary business environment.

Digital infrastructures are the commonly used technologies, systems, products, and platforms which businesses use to conduct commerce, partnerships, and transactions. Chief among these infrastructures is the Internet – an infrastructure which is remarkable for its all‑pervasive presence in our daily lives – while others include cloud computing, social media, mobile technology, blockchain technologies, and cryptocurrencies.This book introduces the key concepts and models to help you understand digital infrastructures, their technologies, their dynamic evolution, and the ways that businesses can exploit them. The primary focus is on processes of innovation and change that are embodied in new digital infrastructures. The book takes a balanced approach, presenting easy‑to‑understand technical information and pragmatic business analysis. The book’s concise chapters develop the topics carefully, with clear language and many real‑world examples.The intended audience includes management students on advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as business professionals and entrepreneurs. Readers at all levels will value the book’s explanation of the technical elements of digital infrastructures and will find insights they can use in developing their own business ideas, in start‑ups or existing enterprises.

Digital infrastructures are the commonly used technologies, systems, products, and platforms which businesses use to conduct commerce, partnerships, and transactions. Chief among these infrastructures is the Internet – an infrastructure which is remarkable for its all‑pervasive presence in our daily lives – while others include cloud computing, social media, mobile technology, blockchain technologies, and cryptocurrencies.This book introduces the key concepts and models to help you understand digital infrastructures, their technologies, their dynamic evolution, and the ways that businesses can exploit them. The primary focus is on processes of innovation and change that are embodied in new digital infrastructures. The book takes a balanced approach, presenting easy‑to‑understand technical information and pragmatic business analysis. The book’s concise chapters develop the topics carefully, with clear language and many real‑world examples.The intended audience includes management students on advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as business professionals and entrepreneurs. Readers at all levels will value the book’s explanation of the technical elements of digital infrastructures and will find insights they can use in developing their own business ideas, in start‑ups or existing enterprises.

Beginning in the mid-2010s, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has seen remarkable changes in information technology that have blurred the boundaries between the physical, digital and biological worlds. Industry 4.0 has enabled so-called smart factories in which computer systems equipped with machine learning algorithms can learn and control robotics with minimal need for human input. While smart technology has enabled many manufacturing businesses to increase efficiency and cut costs, many others are still struggling with implementing it.This book aims to help students, practitioners and industry leaders to become change agents and take their first steps on the path of transformation. Smart Business and Digital Transformation addresses the challenge of becoming "smart" from three different perspectives: smart factory, smart industry and smart environment. Covering technologies including the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), mobility, 5G and big data analytics, the book shows how enterprises can take advantage of them and ultimately beat the competition. The book considers the importance of operational processes, business models and organisational culture. The contributing authors and editors, based at Corvinus University, present a multidimensional picture of Industry 4.0 which is both diverse in its voices and unified in its vision. Smart Business and Digital Transformation meets the growing demand for a textbook that not only presents the latest concepts and theories but is also practical for planning, managing and implementing digital transformation in practice.The chapters include case studies to demonstrate the practical applications, and each chapter ends with review and discussion questions to develop students’ skills and competencies. Students of business and digital transformation on advanced undergraduate and MBA courses will find it an indispensable guide to a vibrant and challenging topic.

Beginning in the mid-2010s, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has seen remarkable changes in information technology that have blurred the boundaries between the physical, digital and biological worlds. Industry 4.0 has enabled so-called smart factories in which computer systems equipped with machine learning algorithms can learn and control robotics with minimal need for human input. While smart technology has enabled many manufacturing businesses to increase efficiency and cut costs, many others are still struggling with implementing it.This book aims to help students, practitioners and industry leaders to become change agents and take their first steps on the path of transformation. Smart Business and Digital Transformation addresses the challenge of becoming "smart" from three different perspectives: smart factory, smart industry and smart environment. Covering technologies including the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), mobility, 5G and big data analytics, the book shows how enterprises can take advantage of them and ultimately beat the competition. The book considers the importance of operational processes, business models and organisational culture. The contributing authors and editors, based at Corvinus University, present a multidimensional picture of Industry 4.0 which is both diverse in its voices and unified in its vision. Smart Business and Digital Transformation meets the growing demand for a textbook that not only presents the latest concepts and theories but is also practical for planning, managing and implementing digital transformation in practice.The chapters include case studies to demonstrate the practical applications, and each chapter ends with review and discussion questions to develop students’ skills and competencies. Students of business and digital transformation on advanced undergraduate and MBA courses will find it an indispensable guide to a vibrant and challenging topic.

Emerging technologies are having a profound impact upon individuals and organisations. The “always on” attitude that digital technologies encourage brings an equal mix of benefits and challenges. The ready availability of digital technology has transformed the way we live, learn, play and interact – but how a business can turn the tools into an economic and organisational advantage is not always clear.This new edition of Strategic Digital Transformation enables students and business leaders to take a strategic and sustainable approach to realising the value of digital technologies. It offers results-driven solutions that successfully transform organisations into data-driven, people-focused businesses capable of sustainably competing at a global level. These solutions are significantly shaped by the need for organisational digital maturity, high levels of digital and cultural interoperability and the purposeful application of AI. With four key areas of focus, the material moves through understanding digital business to planning, implementing and assessing digital transformation. The current challenges facing all small organisations, including limited resources, financial pressures and the lack of dedicated IT departments, are explored. The authors consider the ways in which innovation can increase competitive advantage, how innovative business models can create new opportunities and how a data-driven perspective can release embedded value within the organisation. Contemporary international case studies and examples throughout each chapter bridge theory with practical application and systematically document the patterns of activities that enable success. All chapters have been completely revised and updated to reflect advances in technology and to highlight the social and economic consequences of digital transformation.This textbook is a vital resource for postgraduate and undergraduate students of digital business, innovation and transformation. By showing how to initiate digital transformation across an organisation, it will prepare business owners, directors and management of small- and medium-sized businesses to take strategic advantage of new and emerging technologies to stay ahead of their competition.

Emerging technologies are having a profound impact upon individuals and organisations. The “always on” attitude that digital technologies encourage brings an equal mix of benefits and challenges. The ready availability of digital technology has transformed the way we live, learn, play and interact – but how a business can turn the tools into an economic and organisational advantage is not always clear.This new edition of Strategic Digital Transformation enables students and business leaders to take a strategic and sustainable approach to realising the value of digital technologies. It offers results-driven solutions that successfully transform organisations into data-driven, people-focused businesses capable of sustainably competing at a global level. These solutions are significantly shaped by the need for organisational digital maturity, high levels of digital and cultural interoperability and the purposeful application of AI. With four key areas of focus, the material moves through understanding digital business to planning, implementing and assessing digital transformation. The current challenges facing all small organisations, including limited resources, financial pressures and the lack of dedicated IT departments, are explored. The authors consider the ways in which innovation can increase competitive advantage, how innovative business models can create new opportunities and how a data-driven perspective can release embedded value within the organisation. Contemporary international case studies and examples throughout each chapter bridge theory with practical application and systematically document the patterns of activities that enable success. All chapters have been completely revised and updated to reflect advances in technology and to highlight the social and economic consequences of digital transformation.This textbook is a vital resource for postgraduate and undergraduate students of digital business, innovation and transformation. By showing how to initiate digital transformation across an organisation, it will prepare business owners, directors and management of small- and medium-sized businesses to take strategic advantage of new and emerging technologies to stay ahead of their competition.

Leading Digital Transformation: Management, Governance and Control explores how digital transformation is reshaping governance, control and management across organizations and society. It examines the effects of digitalization on strategy, structure and systems while offering historical context and addressing key areas such as AI, digital platforms, sustainability, leadership, risk, regulation and ethics.Uncovering the hidden forces driving digitalization, this book highlights the positive potential for digital technologies to guide and govern organizations toward a better society. In combining analytical depth with thematic breadth, the authors capture the complexity of digital transformation while also addressing practical implications for governance, strategy and control.Comprehensive and accessible, this book serves as an indispensable guide for those seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. This is an ideal book for students and practitioners in the areas of digital transformation, innovation, organizational change, corporate governance and leadership.

Leading Digital Transformation: Management, Governance and Control explores how digital transformation is reshaping governance, control and management across organizations and society. It examines the effects of digitalization on strategy, structure and systems while offering historical context and addressing key areas such as AI, digital platforms, sustainability, leadership, risk, regulation and ethics.Uncovering the hidden forces driving digitalization, this book highlights the positive potential for digital technologies to guide and govern organizations toward a better society. In combining analytical depth with thematic breadth, the authors capture the complexity of digital transformation while also addressing practical implications for governance, strategy and control.Comprehensive and accessible, this book serves as an indispensable guide for those seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. This is an ideal book for students and practitioners in the areas of digital transformation, innovation, organizational change, corporate governance and leadership.

Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation argues that these are essential domains in organisations in the current digital era that must be aligned and require more dedication and digital expertise within the Board of Directors of any organisation.In many organisations, the focus of the Board of Directors is still mainly on managing risks with respect to digital transformations instead of prioritising and governing digital transformation business opportunities as well. Additionally, many non-executive directors still have limited knowledge of technology innovations and lack sufficient time for governing digital transformations. To ensure adequate corporate governance of digital transformations, organisations need to appoint non-executive directors with digital capabilities, besides their general management experience. This book outlines what those capabilities should be and what options are available for Board of Directors to improve their corporate governance. It also demonstrates how a crossover approach between the two is crucial for achieving success. The book draws upon the authors’ non-executive experience, their own research surveys, interviews and round tables with participation of non-executive and executive directors from many Boards of Directors in one- and two-tier boards and across various market segments.With a global focus, Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation will find an appreciative audience among academics, MBA students and advanced undergraduate students, as well as being a useful reference for practitioners including executive and non-executive directors in both private and public organisations.

Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation argues that these are essential domains in organisations in the current digital era that must be aligned and require more dedication and digital expertise within the Board of Directors of any organisation.In many organisations, the focus of the Board of Directors is still mainly on managing risks with respect to digital transformations instead of prioritising and governing digital transformation business opportunities as well. Additionally, many non-executive directors still have limited knowledge of technology innovations and lack sufficient time for governing digital transformations. To ensure adequate corporate governance of digital transformations, organisations need to appoint non-executive directors with digital capabilities, besides their general management experience. This book outlines what those capabilities should be and what options are available for Board of Directors to improve their corporate governance. It also demonstrates how a crossover approach between the two is crucial for achieving success. The book draws upon the authors’ non-executive experience, their own research surveys, interviews and round tables with participation of non-executive and executive directors from many Boards of Directors in one- and two-tier boards and across various market segments.With a global focus, Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation will find an appreciative audience among academics, MBA students and advanced undergraduate students, as well as being a useful reference for practitioners including executive and non-executive directors in both private and public organisations.

In the digital era, the pace of technological advancement is unprecedented, and the interconnectivity of systems and processes has reached unprecedented levels. While this interconnectivity has brought about numerous benefits, it has also introduced new risks and vulnerabilities that can potentially disrupt operations, compromise data integrity, and threaten business continuity. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations must prioritise resilience to thrive. Digital resilience encompasses the ability to adapt, recover, and maintain operations in the face of cyber threats, operational disruptions, and supply chain challenges. As we navigate the complexities of the digital age, cultivating resilience is paramount to safeguarding our digital assets, ensuring business continuity, and fostering long-term success. Digital Resilience, Cybersecurity and Supply Chains considers the intricacies of digital resilience, its various facets, including cyber resilience, operational resilience, and supply chain resilience. Executives and business students need to understand the key challenges organisations face in building resilience and provide actionable strategies, tools, and technologies to enhance our digital resilience capabilities. This book examines real-world case studies of organisations that have successfully navigated the complexities of the digital age, providing inspiration for readers’ own resilience journeys.

In the digital era, the pace of technological advancement is unprecedented, and the interconnectivity of systems and processes has reached unprecedented levels. While this interconnectivity has brought about numerous benefits, it has also introduced new risks and vulnerabilities that can potentially disrupt operations, compromise data integrity, and threaten business continuity. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations must prioritise resilience to thrive. Digital resilience encompasses the ability to adapt, recover, and maintain operations in the face of cyber threats, operational disruptions, and supply chain challenges. As we navigate the complexities of the digital age, cultivating resilience is paramount to safeguarding our digital assets, ensuring business continuity, and fostering long-term success. Digital Resilience, Cybersecurity and Supply Chains considers the intricacies of digital resilience, its various facets, including cyber resilience, operational resilience, and supply chain resilience. Executives and business students need to understand the key challenges organisations face in building resilience and provide actionable strategies, tools, and technologies to enhance our digital resilience capabilities. This book examines real-world case studies of organisations that have successfully navigated the complexities of the digital age, providing inspiration for readers’ own resilience journeys.

This comprehensive textbook examines the digital maturity of modern supply chains, presenting innovative frameworks for assessing and enhancing digital capabilities across procurement, production, distribution, and city logistics while offering forward-looking scenarios for supply chain evolution.Logistics and Digital Transformation: The Challenges of Modern Supply Chains leads the reader through the various applications of information and communication technology (ICT) in logistics and suggests how digital logistics systems may develop in the future. These concepts present research conducted at the scale of the entire supply chain, as well as at the scale of individual logistics subsystems (supply logistics, production logistics, distribution logistics), and in the area of city (urban) logistics, which is closely related to the development of modern distribution systems. Unique to this book is its description of the relationship between the digital development of individual subsystems and entire supply chains, to identify the determinants of this development and challenges – this approach has not yet been addressed in the literature.This book will find an appreciative audience amongst advanced students, researchers, practitioners in logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing, trading, IT companies, and policymakers interested in logistics innovation and digital maturity.

This comprehensive textbook examines the digital maturity of modern supply chains, presenting innovative frameworks for assessing and enhancing digital capabilities across procurement, production, distribution, and city logistics while offering forward-looking scenarios for supply chain evolution.Logistics and Digital Transformation: The Challenges of Modern Supply Chains leads the reader through the various applications of information and communication technology (ICT) in logistics and suggests how digital logistics systems may develop in the future. These concepts present research conducted at the scale of the entire supply chain, as well as at the scale of individual logistics subsystems (supply logistics, production logistics, distribution logistics), and in the area of city (urban) logistics, which is closely related to the development of modern distribution systems. Unique to this book is its description of the relationship between the digital development of individual subsystems and entire supply chains, to identify the determinants of this development and challenges – this approach has not yet been addressed in the literature.This book will find an appreciative audience amongst advanced students, researchers, practitioners in logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing, trading, IT companies, and policymakers interested in logistics innovation and digital maturity.

Integrating Business and AI is a comprehensive guide that bridges the gap between technical AI knowledge and practical business applications. It offers strategies for developing, marketing, and leveraging AI solutions across industries.This book provides readers with actionable insights into AI integration, offering dual perspectives for both vendors and users. It delves into the theoretical foundations of AI technologies while presenting practical frameworks for assessing AI readiness and implementing AI across various business functions. Readers will benefit from detailed strategies for marketing and selling AI solutions, enabling vendors to effectively communicate their value to potential clients. For business users, the book offers guidance on managing AI-driven organizational transformation, addressing workforce concerns, and leveraging AI to gain a sustainable competitive edge. Additionally, the book addresses critical aspects of data management and privacy, helping businesses navigate the challenges of handling sensitive information.Designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, AI developers, students, and decision-makers, this book is ideal for those seeking to understand and implement AI in business contexts. It is particularly suited for courses in Business and AI, Digital Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Technology in Business at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Integrating Business and AI is a comprehensive guide that bridges the gap between technical AI knowledge and practical business applications. It offers strategies for developing, marketing, and leveraging AI solutions across industries.This book provides readers with actionable insights into AI integration, offering dual perspectives for both vendors and users. It delves into the theoretical foundations of AI technologies while presenting practical frameworks for assessing AI readiness and implementing AI across various business functions. Readers will benefit from detailed strategies for marketing and selling AI solutions, enabling vendors to effectively communicate their value to potential clients. For business users, the book offers guidance on managing AI-driven organizational transformation, addressing workforce concerns, and leveraging AI to gain a sustainable competitive edge. Additionally, the book addresses critical aspects of data management and privacy, helping businesses navigate the challenges of handling sensitive information.Designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, AI developers, students, and decision-makers, this book is ideal for those seeking to understand and implement AI in business contexts. It is particularly suited for courses in Business and AI, Digital Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Technology in Business at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.