INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Insights in Physical Distribution and Logistics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management:
The journal prioritizes research on sustainability within supply chains, exploring how organizations can implement environmentally friendly practices and improve their overall sustainability performance. - Digital Transformation and Technology Integration:
A significant focus is placed on the impact of digital technologies, such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics, on supply chain operations and logistics management. - Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management:
The journal examines strategies for enhancing resilience in supply chains, particularly in response to disruptions such as pandemics, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions. - Consumer Behavior and Experience in Logistics:
Research exploring consumer perspectives, behaviors, and experiences related to logistics and supply chain operations is a core area, emphasizing the importance of customer satisfaction. - Collaboration and Relationship Management:
The journal investigates the dynamics of buyer-seller relationships, collaborative strategies, and governance mechanisms in supply chains to enhance performance. - Operational Efficiency and Performance Measurement:
Studies focused on improving operational efficiency through various methodologies and performance metrics are crucial to the journal’s scope.
Trending and Emerging
- Blockchain and Digital Technologies:
There is a strong trend towards exploring the impact of blockchain technology and other digital innovations on supply chain transparency, efficiency, and security, indicating a shift towards more tech-driven logistics solutions. - Sustainability and Circular Economy:
Research focusing on sustainability practices, circular economy principles, and their integration into supply chain strategies is gaining momentum, reflecting a broader societal push towards environmental responsibility. - Resilience and Crisis Management:
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced research trends, leading to an increased focus on resilience strategies and crisis management within supply chains, addressing how organizations can adapt to unforeseen disruptions. - Consumer-Centric Logistics:
There is an emerging interest in understanding consumer behavior and decision-making processes in logistics, particularly in areas such as last-mile delivery and omnichannel retail, which are critical for enhancing customer experience. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications:
The application of AI and machine learning in logistics operations is trending, with research exploring their potential to optimize supply chain performance and decision-making processes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Supply Chain Models:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional supply chain models that do not incorporate contemporary challenges such as digitalization and sustainability, as newer research emphasizes innovative frameworks. - Purely Theoretical Frameworks:
Research that solely focuses on theoretical constructs without practical application or case studies has diminished, as there is a growing demand for empirical evidence and real-world applications. - Local Supply Chain Dynamics:
Studies specifically centered on local or regional supply chain dynamics are less prominent, possibly due to a shift towards more global and interconnected supply chain analyses. - Cost-Cutting Strategies without Sustainability Considerations:
There is a noticeable decline in research that emphasizes cost-cutting strategies in isolation, as contemporary studies increasingly integrate sustainability and ethical considerations into supply chain management.
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