A Practical Analysis of Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Governance Jointly Advancing Sustainable Development

Abstract

As digital technology continues to empower the real economy and dual-carbon policies are fully implemented, traditional extensive supply chain management models in manufacturing can no longer meet the practical demands of green and low-carbon industrial transformation. Issues such as fragmented information across the industrial chain, lagging regulation, and unclear responsibilities directly hinder the pace and quality of low-carbon development in manufacturing. To achieve sustainable development in manufacturing supply chains, end-stage remediation alone is insufficient; the key lies in integrating digital technologies with supply chain governance systems to enhance green development from the source. This paper takes the actual operation of manufacturing supply chains as its research subject, combining field survey data with publicly available industry statistics. Moving beyond single-focused studies on either technology or institutions, it emphasizes analyzing the interplay between digitalization and supply chain governance. The study identifies four core challenges in current industrial transformation: significant disparities in digital capabilities among different market players, lack of unified green governance standards across industries, loopholes in value distribution mechanisms along the industrial chain, and insufficient integration between technology and institutional frameworks. Research reveals that digital technologies can address various technical shortcomings in traditional supply chain governance, while standardized governance systems can clearly define the scope of digital technology application. When working in tandem, these two elements can establish a modern, closed-loop supply chain governance system covering the entire process. Addressing practical industry challenges, this paper proposes several actionable optimization strategies, offering practical theoretical references and real-world insights for advancing green upgrades and building long-term governance systems in manufacturing supply chains.