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Artificial Intelligence and Resilient Supply Chain Networks explores how emerging technologies, interconnected transport systems, and collaborative business networks are reshaping the future of supply chains in an era defined by uncertainty, disruption, and rapid technological change. Global supply chains are no longer simply systems for moving products from suppliers to customers. They are dynamic networks exposed to geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions, technological shifts, resource constraints, and changing customer expectations. Building resilience therefore requires more than traditional risk management—it demands intelligent decision-making, adaptive networks, and collaboration across organizational boundaries. This book examines the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in developing resilient and responsive supply chain networks. It explores how AI, predictive analytics, automation, digital platforms, real-time data, and intelligent decision-support systems can help organizations anticipate disruptions, improve visibility, optimize transportation, manage uncertainty, and recover more effectively from unexpected events. Particular attention is given to transport systems and business collaboration, highlighting how logistics providers, manufacturers, suppliers, customers, technology partners, and public institutions can work together to create stronger and more adaptable networks. The book also considers the human and organizational dimensions of resilience, recognizing that technology alone cannot create sustainable supply chains. Looking beyond Industry 4.0, the book presents Industry 5.0 as a pathway toward supply chains that are not only intelligent and automated, but also human-centric, sustainable, resilient, and socially responsible. It considers the balance between artificial intelligence and human expertise, technological efficiency and sustainability, and global connectivity and local adaptability. Designed for researchers, academics, postgraduate students, supply chain professionals, logistics managers, policymakers, and business leaders, this book provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the evolving relationship.