On April 16, 2025, during the visit of China’s President Xi Jinping to Malaysia, the two nations formalised an agreement through a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in services trade and industrial sectors. China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with total bilateral trade reaching RM484.12bil in 2024. A practical example of Malaysia-China collaboration could be the implementation of green smart supply chains integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) with sustainable practices to create more efficient, eco-friendly, and digitally connected urban logistics and service systems.
The incorporation of green technologies into logistics and supply chain management has become a major area of research, driven by growing environmental awareness and the need for sustainable business approaches. Research on sustainable smart supply chains examines a range of technological innovations aimed at improving efficiency while reducing negative effects on the environment. The concept of a green smart supply chain perfectly aligns with this vision, as it combines cutting-edge digital innovations with environmentally responsible practices to transform logistics and supply chain management.
