This paper investigates the development trajectory of Supply Chain Flexibility (SCF) through citation path analysis. The authors use VOSviewer and Pajek software to analyze citation paths and keyword co-occurrence in the field of SCF. They evaluate papers along these citation paths and compare them with a specialized journal, the Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management (GJFSM). The main themes identified in the evolving trajectory include SCF, agility, risk and uncertainties, and a holistic view of the supply chain. The research identifies specific clusters of studies focusing on SCF, risk management, performance management, and supply chain uncertainties. The findings suggest a congruence between the studies in GJFSM and the broader SCF corpus, and highlight the potential for future research in the intersection of Industry 4.0 and SCF. The study emphasizes the importance of flexibility in supply chains to enhance organizational performance and adapt to dynamic market conditions.This paper investigates the development trajectory of Supply Chain Flexibility (SCF) through citation path analysis. The authors use VOSviewer and Pajek software to analyze citation paths and keyword co-occurrence in the field of SCF. They evaluate papers along these citation paths and compare them with a specialized journal, the Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management (GJFSM). The main themes identified in the evolving trajectory include SCF, agility, risk and uncertainties, and a holistic view of the supply chain. The research identifies specific clusters of studies focusing on SCF, risk management, performance management, and supply chain uncertainties. The findings suggest a congruence between the studies in GJFSM and the broader SCF corpus, and highlight the potential for future research in the intersection of Industry 4.0 and SCF. The study emphasizes the importance of flexibility in supply chains to enhance organizational performance and adapt to dynamic market conditions.