Framework for Simulation Applications Based on the Digital Twin Concept and SCOR Methodology

Business demand and scientific associations are studying related to applications of the Digital Twin simulations in the Supply Chain. This article analyzes technological breakthroughs regarding these concepts, research questions, and perspectives linked to the essence of the Digital Twin in the Supply Chain. The research method provided a literary review of qualitative approaches, presenting an overview of the researched domain, culminating in developing a framework for simulating applications based on the Digital Twin concept and SCOR Methodology. This model offers a vision and an approach that focuses on business processes within the Supply Chain, relating 4 phases of the chain in 5 different classes and 5-step behaviors with 36 inputs/outputs in the Supply Chain. The results of this research are related to better development of applications in the Supply Chain towards Digital Twin configurations, as companies demand better decision-making and performance due to the effects of the globalized digital transformation.