A study on supply chain 5.0 research: A visual analysis by bibliometrix R-tool

Studies on recent industrial developments and their impacts are one of the majorities of the current literature, and it is a rapidly growing area. With this view, this paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on Supply Chain 5.0 (SC 5.0), an emerging paradigm that integrates Industry 5.0 principles with supply chain management to enhance human-machine collaboration, sustainability, and resilience. Utilizing data from prominent academic databases, this study examines the evolution of SC 5.0 research and identifies key themes. Bibliometrix software, which uses R language and is therefore known as R-tool, is utilized for analysis. It employs various bibliometric techniques, including co-occurrence analysis, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic mapping, to uncover the intellectual structure and trends within the field. Findings reveal a rapid publication growth, emphasizing technological advancements, sustainability, and human-centric approaches. At the end of the study, future research ideas are presented under the themes of supply chain resilience and agility, human-centric approaches in supply chains, impacts of SC 5.0 in emerging economies, and sustainable SC 5.0 concepts. This paper contributes to the academic discourse by providing a detailed overview of the current state of SC 5.0 research, highlighting gaps, and suggesting future research directions to advance the field.