JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Unleashing Potential in Operations Management
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Operations and Supply Chain Management:
The journal emphasizes research that addresses practical issues in operations and supply chain management, including strategies for enhancing efficiency, responsiveness, and resilience in complex supply chains. - Healthcare Operations:
A significant area of focus is healthcare operations, exploring how operational practices can improve patient care, reduce costs, and enhance overall healthcare delivery systems. - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
The journal encourages research on sustainable practices within operations management, examining how organizations can implement CSR initiatives and achieve environmental goals while maintaining operational efficiency. - Digital Transformation and Technology Integration:
Research on the impact of digital technologies on operations management is a key focus, including how organizations can leverage data analytics, automation, and AI to optimize processes and decision-making. - Behavioral and Social Aspects of Operations Management:
The journal explores the human factors influencing operations, such as team dynamics, leadership, and employee behavior, aiming to understand how these elements affect organizational performance. - Interorganizational Collaboration and Networks:
The study of relationships and networks within and across organizations is emphasized, particularly how collaboration can drive innovation and improve operational outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Agility and Resilience in Operations:
There is a growing emphasis on developing agile and resilient operations, particularly in response to disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt quickly to changing conditions. - Digitalization and Smart Technologies:
Research focusing on the integration of digital technologies, such as AI, IoT, and big data analytics, is increasingly prevalent, as organizations seek to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making. - Sustainability and Circular Economy Practices:
An emerging trend is the focus on sustainability and circular economy practices in operations management, exploring how organizations can minimize waste and environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency. - Healthcare Operations Innovation:
Innovations in healthcare operations are gaining attention, particularly in optimizing patient care delivery, improving operational efficiencies, and addressing systemic challenges within healthcare systems. - Collaborative and Networked Operations:
The study of collaborative dynamics and interorganizational networks is on the rise, reflecting the importance of cooperation and partnerships in enhancing operational performance. - Behavioral Insights in Operations Management:
There is an increasing interest in the behavioral aspects of operations management, focusing on how psychological and social factors influence decision-making and performance within organizations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Lean Manufacturing Techniques:
Research specifically focused on traditional lean manufacturing methods has seen a decline, as organizations increasingly seek to integrate lean principles with digital technologies and agile practices. - Basic Supply Chain Management Models:
There is a noticeable waning interest in foundational supply chain management models that do not incorporate contemporary challenges such as digital disruption, sustainability, and global complexities. - Cost-Reduction Strategies:
While cost-reduction remains important, there is a shift away from purely cost-focused strategies towards more holistic approaches that consider customer experience, innovation, and value creation. - Single-Disciplinary Studies:
Research that strictly adheres to a single discipline without interdisciplinary approaches is becoming less common, as scholars increasingly recognize the need for integrated perspectives in addressing complex operational issues. - Static Analysis Frameworks:
The use of static analytical frameworks that do not account for dynamic changes in the operational environment is declining, with researchers favoring more adaptable and responsive models.
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