Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology’s rapid advancement has significantly changed various industries’ operations. In essence, we are in the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by a heightened emphasis on automation and mechanization for enhanced manufacturing efficiency and worker optimization. The substantial economic impact of business management on practically all productive businesses has consistently enhanced productivity and bolstered international competitiveness through the advantages of digitalizing operations. This proposal analyses the possibility for a substantial disruption in several business functions such as Marketing, Finance, MIS, HRM, Operations, and Quality: the amalgamation of various advanced technologies with intelligence tools to automate tasks in digital business networks via a cryptographically verified procedure. In conclusion, there are several reasons that distinguish this work from others: Instructions for business managers on how to put artificial intelligence technologies into practice; Examples of artificial intelligence's success stories and real-world case studies; Insights from an experienced professional specializing in artificial intelligence and operations management. Exhaustive coverage of the fundamentals, applications, and future directions of artificial intelligence. Overall, this special issue will guide readers—whether they are management experts, operations managers, or decision-makers interested in harnessing artificial intelligence—toward embracing the future of BM and gaining a competitive advantage through AI