value creation network

Companies face a variety of challenges when optimizing global supply chains. Economic interests must be balanced with legal requirements, such as the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). A digital supply chain twin (DSCT) enables the visualization of value creation networks and supports key business functions, such as purchasing, supply chain management, distribution, service, and sales. By leveraging immersive technologies, the DSCT helps generate sustainable competitive advantages across the entire supply network.

Digital Twins offer great potential for increasing efficiency in logistics. Digital supply chain twins (DSCT) enable data-driven decisions and optimize processes at location and network level. A study conducted during an expert workshop shows that companies are interested in DSCT, but challenges such as data quality, cross-actor data exchange and interoperability are hindering their widespread implementation. While pilot projects exist, market penetration remains low. Successful implementation requires standardized interfaces and contractual frameworks for data exchange. As a result, DSCT can make logistics networks more resilient and sustainable in the long term.