Aim and Scope

Review of Supply Chain Management (RSCM)
A Journal of SPIDER Publishing

Aim

The Review of Supply Chain Management (RSCM) aims to advance high-quality, impactful research that enhances understanding of supply chain systems, logistics, and operations management in an increasingly interconnected and dynamic global environment. The journal is committed to publishing rigorous theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented studies that contribute to academic knowledge while offering practical insights for industry practitioners, managers, and policymakers. RSCM seeks to promote innovative, interdisciplinary, and technology-driven research that supports efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chain practices across diverse sectors and economies.

Scope

RSCM welcomes original research articles, systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, conceptual papers, and case-based studies that address contemporary and emerging issues in supply chain management and related disciplines. The journal adopts a broad and interdisciplinary perspective, encompassing both traditional logistics functions and modern, digitally enabled supply chain systems.

Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Supply Chain Design and Strategy

Research on supply chain configuration, network design, strategic sourcing, and global supply chain integration.

2. Logistics and Transportation Management

Studies focusing on transportation systems, distribution networks, warehousing, inventory management, and last-mile delivery.

3. Operations and Production Management

Topics related to production planning, process optimisation, lean management, quality control, and operational efficiency.

4. Procurement and Supplier Management

Research on supplier selection, supplier relationship management, contract management, and sustainable procurement practices.

5. Digital Supply Chains and Technology Integration

Studies examining the role of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and automation in supply chain transformation.

6. Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management

Research addressing supply chain disruptions, risk assessment, crisis management, and strategies for enhancing resilience and adaptability.

7. Sustainable and Green Supply Chain Management

Topics related to environmental sustainability, circular supply chains, carbon footprint reduction, and green logistics.

8. Global and International Supply Chains

Studies on cross-border logistics, trade dynamics, global sourcing, and international supply chain coordination.

9. Service and Humanitarian Supply Chains

Research on service operations, healthcare supply chains, disaster relief logistics, and humanitarian supply chain management.

10. Performance Measurement and Analytics

Studies focusing on supply chain performance metrics, efficiency analysis, decision support systems, and data-driven optimisation.

Interdisciplinary and Global Perspective

RSCM encourages interdisciplinary research integrating insights from operations research, economics, information systems, engineering, and management sciences. The journal particularly welcomes contributions from emerging economies and comparative international studies that enhance understanding of supply chain practices across different institutional and cultural contexts.

Practical and Policy Relevance

In addition to theoretical contributions, RSCM prioritises research that offers actionable insights for supply chain professionals, logistics managers, and policymakers. The journal aims to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world operational challenges.

Quality and Ethical Standards

All submissions to RSCM undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure originality, methodological rigour, and scholarly contribution. The journal adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices.