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Smart supply chains and digital security: Integrating AI into hospital construction in Morocco in the era of smart cities

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  • Adnan EL BOUAZZAOUY

    (LIFGOD, ENCGC, Casablanca, Morocco)

  • Nissrine KHOUNA

    (LIFGOD, ENCGC, Casablanca, Morocco)

  • Mostapha AMRI

    (LIFGOD, ENCGC, Casablanca, Morocco)

Abstract

In the era of smart cities, Morocco is undergoing a profound transformation of its hospital infrastructures, marked by the gradual integration of intelligent technologies into construction and logistics management processes. This study explores the contribution of artificial intelligence (AI), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimizing hospital construction supply chains, while analyzing the critical cybersecurity issues associated with these changes. Using a mixed methodology, articulating systematic literature review, qualitative interviews and quantitative survey, the article proposes an analytical framework integrating logistics performance, digital governance and data security. The results show that AI can significantly improve planning, multi-actor coordination and flow traceability, provided that structured digital governance and strengthened cybersecurity policies are in place. Drawing on empirical data collected from construction and healthcare players in Morocco, this research proposes an integrated model of an intelligent and secure hospital supply chain, adapted to the specificities of the Moroccan context. It thus aims to inform public policy on the digitization of healthcare infrastructures, while contributing to the literature on smart supply chains in developing countries.

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  • Adnan EL BOUAZZAOUY & Nissrine KHOUNA & Mostapha AMRI, 2025. "Smart supply chains and digital security: Integrating AI into hospital construction in Morocco in the era of smart cities," International Conference on Machine Intelligence & Security for Smart Cities (TRUST) Proceedings, Smart-EDU Hub, Faculty of Public Administration, National University of Political Studies & Public Administration, vol. 2, pages 181-191, december.
    • Handle: RePEc:pop:trustp:v:2:y:2025:p:181-191
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    • O35 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Social Innovation

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