<span class="word">Enhancing <span class="word">Supply <span class="word">Chain <span class="word">Sustainability <span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">Through <span class="word">Digital <span class="word">Transformation <span class="word">and <span class="word">Smart <span class="word">Technologies
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This study explored the role of digital transformation and smart technologies in enhancing supply chain sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The purpose of the research was to understand how technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, and data analytics contribute to improving efficiency, transparency, and resilience in modern supply chains. A qualitative research design was employed, using a multiple case study approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with supply chain professionals and supplemented by secondary organizational documents. Thematic analysis was used to identify key patterns and relationships within the data. The findings revealed that digital technologies significantly improve real-time visibility, predictive decision-making, collaboration, and resource optimization, leading to reduced waste, lower emissions, and enhanced operational efficiency. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, skill gaps, and data security concerns were also identified as barriers to full adoption. The study concludes that digital transformation acts as a critical enabler of sustainable supply chain performance by integrating technological innovation with organizational processes. The implications suggest that organizations must invest in digital capabilities and collaborative ecosystems to achieve long-term sustainability and competitiveness in an increasingly complex global environment.