In the context of rising global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, cross-border supply chains are plagued by frequent disruptions, elevated operational risks and systemic instability. Digital innovation has emerged as a critical enabler for enhancing supply chain resilience and mitigating exogenous uncertainties. This study aims to empirically explore the impact mechanisms of digital technologies on cross-border supply chain resilience, with three core research hypotheses proposed: H1: Big data analytics exerts a positive effect on cross-border supply chain stability; H2: Artificial intelligence significantly enhances cross-border supply chain flexibility; H3: Blockchain technology effectively strengthens cross-border supply chain risk resistance capabilities. Adopting a combined research method of systematic literature review and multi-case analysis of typical cross-border enterprises, this paper explores how digital innovation reduces information asymmetry in cross-border trade, shortens supply chain response cycles and optimizes risk management systems. The findings show that digital innovation has a prominent positive impact on improving cross-border supply chain resilience, and can effectively help enterprises cope with external shocks and adapt to the volatile market environment under uncertainty. This study enriches the theoretical framework of digital innovation in supply chain management and provides actionable practical implications for cross-border enterprises and relevant policymakers, so as to build more robust, efficient and sustainable cross-border supply chains.

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