International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications
Scope & Guideline
Fostering collaboration in logistics research and applications.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainability and Green Logistics:
The journal emphasizes research on sustainable practices within supply chains, including green logistics, circular economy principles, and environmental impact assessments, aiming to address the ecological challenges faced by the logistics sector. - Digital Transformation and Innovation:
A core focus is on the role of digital technologies such as blockchain, IoT, and AI in transforming logistics and supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency, and enabling new business models. - Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management:
The journal addresses the critical need for resilience in supply chains, particularly in response to disruptions such as pandemics, natural disasters, or geopolitical changes, and explores strategies for risk assessment and management. - Collaboration and Integration:
Research on collaborative practices between various supply chain stakeholders, including integration of services, information sharing, and partnerships that enhance operational effectiveness is a key area of interest. - Emerging Technologies in Logistics:
The journal explores the implications of emerging technologies and innovations in logistics, including smart logistics, autonomous vehicles, and data analytics, focusing on their applications in improving logistics performance. - Human Factors in Supply Chain Management:
Research that considers human elements, such as leadership, organizational culture, and social dynamics in supply chain management, is also a significant area of focus.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainable Supply Chain Practices:
An increasing number of articles are focusing on sustainability, highlighting practices that reduce environmental impact, such as circular economy initiatives and green logistics strategies. - Digital Supply Chain Innovations:
The exploration of digital technologies, including blockchain, IoT, and AI, is trending, with research dedicated to understanding their transformative effects on supply chain efficiency and resilience. - Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Resilience:
In light of recent global disruptions, there is a surge in studies addressing supply chain resilience, focusing on strategies to manage risks and enhance adaptability in uncertain environments. - Collaboration and Networking in Supply Chains:
Research on collaborative frameworks and networks among supply chain partners is gaining traction, emphasizing the importance of relational dynamics and cooperative strategies in achieving supply chain goals. - Consumer Behavior and Last-Mile Delivery Innovations:
Emerging studies are increasingly examining consumer preferences and expectations in last-mile delivery, particularly in the context of e-commerce, highlighting the need for innovative logistics solutions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Logistics Models:
Research focusing on conventional logistics models and practices is becoming less prevalent, as the industry shifts towards more innovative, technology-driven approaches that emphasize agility and sustainability. - Single-Channel Supply Chains:
There is a noticeable decline in studies centered on single-channel supply chains, as the trend moves towards multi-channel and omnichannel logistics strategies that address the complexities of modern consumer behavior. - Basic Supply Chain Metrics:
Research emphasizing basic performance metrics and traditional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is waning, with a growing preference for comprehensive frameworks that incorporate sustainability and resilience metrics. - Focus on Localized Supply Chains:
As globalization continues to influence logistics, studies that concentrate exclusively on localized supply chains without considering global interdependencies are becoming less common.
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