Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Management

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of electric vehicle (EV) supply chains, providing valuable insights into efficient, sustainable, and resilient management practices. It addresses critical environmental, social, and economic challenges, contributing directly to global decarbonization efforts. Bridging theory and practice, the book supports both academic inquiry and industry application by combining research-based knowledge with real-world examples. By nurturing a deeper understanding of the EV supply chain and highlighting emerging trends, innovative strategies, and global case studies, it empowers stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable mobility future. This volume is designed for a broad audience, including EV manufacturers, supply chain professionals, sustainability leaders, policymakers, and scholars focused on sustainable transportation and supply chain innovation.

Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik is associate professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and the Head of Research in Marketing & Operations at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK. Jyri Vilko is an associate professor of Logistics at LUT University, Finland. Sajid Nazir is a junior researcher and Ph.D. student at LUT University, Kouvola-Finland.

1. Introduction to Electric Vehicle Supply Chains: A Transformative Landscape Part I - Foundations and Emerging Trends in EV Transportation 2. Electrifying Off-Site Transports of Construction Production - Prerequisites for a Full-Scale Transition 3. Towards Sustainable Mobility: Assessing Electric and Bio-Fuel Vehicles Against Conventional Motors - A Comparative Study 4. Opportunities, Challenges and Barriers related to Hydrogen-powered Heavy-duty Trucks for Road Transportation: A Semi-systematic Literature Review 5. Driving Sustainability: The Role of EVs in Market Dynamics and Circularity Part II - Battery and Raw Material Supply Chain Considerations 6. Impact of New Battery Plants Raw Material Transport on Local Infrastructure and Emissions in Southern Finland 7. Sustainable Pathways for Electric Vehicle Battery Minerals Sourcing: An SDG-Aligned Triple Bottom Line Approach 8. Adaptation of EU Battery Regulation: Data Management Framework Requirements 9. Actor Network Dynamics in Circular Supply Chains for Products Containing Critical Raw Materials Part III - Supply Chain Management, Circular Economy and Digitalization 10. Electric Powertrain Vehicles in Supply Chain Management: New Perspectives to Consider 11. Implementing Digital Technologies to Improve Supply Chain Resilience in the Electric Vehicle Industry 12. Circular Economy and the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Directions 13. Human Capital Related Challenges in Electric Vehicle Supply Chain: A South Asian Perspective Part IV - Charging Infrastructure, Innovation, and Regulatory Challenges in EV Ecosystem 14. Advancing EV Mobility: The Role of Portable Charging Solutions in Sustainable Transportation 15. Developing Strategic Fit in Changing Business Dynamics: The Case of an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Manufacturer 16. Regulatory Framework and Applicability for Dangerous Goods Transport: The Case of Autonomous Vehicles