The International Journal of Logistics Management: Volume 35 Issue 5

Editorial: Journey to sustainable supply chains: insights from the 26th ISL

Seamus O'Reilly, Matthias Kalverkamp, Helen Rogers

Circular supply chain valorisation through sustainable value mapping in the post-consumer used clothing sector

Rudrajeet Pal, Erik Sandberg

The purpose of this study is to explore the antecedents of uncaptured sustainable value and strategies to generate opportunities to capture it in the circular supply chain of…

From novice to expert: advancing step-by-step simulation guideline for urban logistics with an open-source simulation tool

Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge, Yongkuk Jeong

This research analyses challenges faced by users at various levels in planning and designing participatory simulation models of cities. It aims to identify issues that hinder…

Improving the picking efficiency of a cold warehouse to avoid temperature abuse

Marco Fabio Benaglia, Mei-Hui Chen, Shih-Hao Lu, Kune-Muh Tsai, Shih-Han Hung

This research investigates how to optimize storage location assignment to decrease the order picking time and the waiting time of orders in the staging area of low-temperature…

Can logistics and supply chain resilience strategies minimize the impacts of disruptions: evidence from Japan

Rajali Maharjan, Hironori Kato

This study investigates whether logistics and supply chain resilience strategies (SCREST) can help mitigate the negative impacts of disruptions on firm performance and logistics…

Mapping the terrain for the Lean Supply Chain 4.0

Olivia McDermott, Jiju Antony, Michael Sony, Vikas Swarnakar

This study aims to carry out a systematic literature review (SLR) on the integration of Lean, Industry 4.0 and the supply chain or the Lean Supply Chain (LSC) 4.0. The research…

Impact of circular economy practices on supply chain capability, flexibility and sustainable supply chain performance

Gunjan Malhotra

This paper analyses the effect of circular economy practices on sustainable supply chain performance. The study explores the impact of mediating variables such as supply chain…

Perceived relationship between green logistics practices and sustainability performance: a multi-methodology approach

Chamari Pamoshika Jayarathna, Duzgun Agdas, Les Dawes

Despite the wide use of quantitative assessment to identify the relationship between green logistics (GL) practices and the sustainability performance (SP) of firms, results of…

Factors influencing career advancement in supply chain management with gender perspectives: French case study

Nadine Kafa, Salomée Ruel, Anicia Jaegler

The field of supply chain management (SCM) needs to attract and retain workers to solve the current talent shortage. The purpose of this research is to identify and evaluate…

Factors influencing ICT implementation in motorcycle goods transport: the mediating role of business efficiency, infrastructure and motorcycle benefits

Abdul karim Armah, Jinfa Li

Through the “Going Digital Initiative,” the Ghanaian government has introduced policies that aim at improving the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure of…

How blockchain manages supply chain risks: evidence from Indian manufacturing companies

Leo Hong, Douglas N. Hales

This study aims to investigate the contribution of blockchain technology to supply chain risk management and its impact on performance among Indian manufacturing companies.

The role of organisational and contextual factors in supply chain collaboration and competitive advantage: the case of the garment industry in Vietnam

Dung Thi My Tran, Vinh Van Thai, Truong Ton Hien Duc, Thanh-Thuy Nguyen

This research aims to investigate how organisational and contextual factors affect supply chain collaboration and how that, in turn, influences firms' competitive advantage in the…

Mastering timely deliveries using dynamic capabilities: perspectives from logistics service providers and shippers

Seda Özcan, Bengü Sevil Oflaç, Sinem Tokcaer, Özgür Özpeynirci

The criticality of late deliveries in transportation lies in the threat of considerable multi-level supply chain costs. This study aims to reveal the dynamic capabilities playing…