Report highlights the role of cities and emerging tech in supply chain resilience

Technologies such as sensors, drones, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI) forecasting could reduce vulnerabilities in Melbourne’s supply chain that were highlighted during the pandemic, according to a new report.

Towards just and resilient supply chains for the digital CBD – published by RMIT University – also sees a role for blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

The publication is part of a project across RMIT’s Blockchain Innovation Hub, Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation, and Digital Ethnography Research Centre to understand the impact of the pandemic and digital change on Melbourne’s Central Business District.

Associate Professor Chris Berg, ...