Subject Area

ISCSITR - International Journal of Supply Chain Management (ISCSITR-IJSCM) covers a wide-ranging array of subject areas that reflect the complex, multidisciplinary nature of supply chain management in today’s globalized and technologically advanced economy. The journal focuses on several core areas and welcomes submissions that introduce innovative concepts, propose new frameworks, or present empirical studies on these topics.

Subject Areas Covered by ISCSITR-IJSCM

1. Supply Chain Strategy and Design

  • Analysis of strategic supply chain planning and decision-making frameworks.
  • Design of efficient and adaptive supply chain structures.
  • Innovations in supply chain modeling and simulation.

2. Sustainability and Environmental Impact

  • Sustainable supply chain practices, including green logistics and eco-friendly sourcing.
  • Research on circular economy applications within supply chains.
  • Carbon footprint reduction, waste management, and resource optimization.

3. Technology and Digital Transformation in Supply Chains

  • The role of digital technologies such as IoT, AI, blockchain, and robotics in modern supply chains.
  • Cybersecurity in supply chain management.
  • Digital twin technologies and simulation for supply chain planning and optimization.

4. Risk Management and Supply Chain Resilience

  • Strategies to manage supply chain disruptions and enhance resilience.
  • Risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and crisis management.
  • Studies on global crises impacts, including COVID-19 and natural disasters.

5. Global Supply Chain Operations

  • Cross-border logistics, international trade policies, and regulatory compliance.
  • Cultural, economic, and geopolitical factors affecting global supply chains.
  • Studies on global sourcing, manufacturing networks, and international distribution.

6. Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation Management

  • Optimizing transportation networks and logistics operations.
  • Warehouse management and distribution network design.
  • Last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, and supply chain service quality.

7. Supply Chain Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Big data analytics, machine learning, and AI applications for supply chain insights.
  • Decision support systems and predictive analytics for supply chain optimization.
  • Inventory management, demand forecasting, and real-time data integration.

8. Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management

  • Strategic sourcing and supplier selection.
  • Supplier performance evaluation and relationship management.
  • Innovations in procurement technologies and collaboration platforms.

9. Inventory and Demand Management

  • Inventory control strategies and stock optimization techniques.
  • Demand forecasting models and just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.
  • Balancing supply and demand in uncertain or fluctuating markets.

10. Customer-Centric Supply Chains and Service Quality

  • Customer-focused strategies in supply chain design and operations.
  • Personalization and customization in supply chain offerings.
  • Enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction through efficient supply chains.

Additional Topics of Interest

  • Ethical issues in global supply chains, including labor rights and fair trade.
  • Humanitarian and disaster relief supply chain management.
  • Advanced manufacturing techniques and their integration into supply chains (e.g., additive manufacturing, 3D printing).
  • Performance measurement and benchmarking in supply chain operations.