Exploring the Role of Digital Twins in Future Supply Chain Industry: Characteristics, Technologies, and Applications

Digital twin technology is a developing technology that seeks to create a digital copy of a physical entity, enabling real-time monitoring, analysis and control of the physical system. As part of Industry 5.0, digital twins are crucial in facilitating human-centered processes and collaborative intelligence interactions between humans and machines. They enable real-time monitoring, simulation and optimization of manufacturing processes, helping to improve efficiency and reduce wasted resources. This article presents the concept of digital twin technology, its characteristics, technologies and applications in various fields, and the benefits and challenges of implementing it in future supply chain industry.