STRATI Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Management

The Journal aims to:

• Publish high-quality theoretical, empirical, and applied research in supply chain management (SCM) and operations management (OM).
• Promote interdisciplinary approaches linking operations with finance, marketing, IT, engineering, and public policy.
• Encourage the adoption of emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and risk mitigation strategies in SCM and OM.
• Provide actionable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and academics to improve efficiency, agility, and competitiveness in supply chain networks.
• Facilitate global and regional perspectives on managing cross-border supply chains and operations.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• Supply chain strategy and network design
• Operations strategy and process optimization
• Logistics, transportation, and distribution management
• Procurement and supplier relationship management
• Inventory management and demand forecasting
• Lean, agile, and resilient supply chains
• Sustainable and green supply chain management
• Digital supply chain transformation (IoT, AI, blockchain, big data)
• Risk management and supply chain resilience
• Service operations management
• Performance measurement and benchmarking in SCM and OM

Detailed Themes

The journal invites submissions under, but not limited to, the following themes:

1. Global Supply Chain Strategy – designing and managing cross-border supply chain networks.
2. Supply Chain Integration and Collaboration – coordination among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.
3. Procurement and Sourcing Strategies – supplier selection, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
4. Logistics and Transportation Management – freight optimization, last-mile delivery, and multimodal transport systems.
5. Inventory and Demand Management – forecasting models, safety stock optimization, and demand planning.
6. Operations Strategy – capacity planning, scheduling, and operations alignment with business goals.
7. Production Planning and Control – just-in-time (JIT), lean manufacturing, and total quality management (TQM).
8. Digital Supply Chains – AI, machine learning, blockchain, IoT, and big data analytics in SCM.
9. Resilient Supply Chains – disruption management, redundancy planning, and post-disaster recovery strategies.
10. Sustainable and Green Supply Chains – life cycle analysis, reverse logistics, and carbon footprint reduction.
11. Circular Supply Chain Models – closed-loop systems, recycling, and remanufacturing.
12. Risk Analysis and Mitigation – geopolitical risks, market volatility, and pandemic-induced disruptions.
13. E-commerce and Omnichannel Logistics – order fulfillment, returns management, and customer experience optimization.
14. Service Operations Management – service design, capacity utilization, and customer satisfaction.
15. Performance Measurement in SCM – KPIs, benchmarking, and balanced scorecard applications.
16. Emerging Markets and Supply Chain Challenges – infrastructure limitations, policy barriers, and localization strategies.
17. Public Policy and SCM – trade policies, customs regulations, and government interventions.
18. Human Capital in Supply Chains – skills, leadership, and talent management in operations.
19. Technology-enabled Operations – robotics, automation, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
20. Case Studies and Best Practices – real-world insights from industry leaders and innovators.

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com