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OPSEARCH - Call for Papers: Special Issue on Innovations and Advancements in Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management (SCM) has evolved as the foundational pillar of contemporary corporate organizations, transcending national borders, and redefining the dynamics of demand and supply. SCM is often described as the art of delivering the Right Product to the Right Place, at the Right Time and at the Right Cost. The interaction of various operational facets has become complex in the modern global business landscape, forming an intricate web of interconnections.

Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) now occupies a pivotal role in today's global business environment and promises even more significant potential for the future. SSCM is recognized as a strategic imperative for enterprises aiming to reduce their ecological footprint, enhance social responsibility and optimize overall supply chain efficiency. It involves infusing sustainability principles into all facets of supply chain operations, spanning sourcing, procurement, transportation, and distribution.

The role of SSCM is set to evolve in several vital ways. It will become instrumental in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aligning supply chain practices with these global objectives for a better future. Additionally, SSCM's scope will also encompass Inventory and Production Management, promoting minimal waste and resource efficiency. Lastly, SSCM will serve as a cornerstone of the Circular Economy, fostering material reuse and recycling, thereby reducing waste and conserving resources. SSCM is poised to be a central driving force in shaping environmentally and socially responsible supply chains, aligning with corporate objectives and global sustainability goals.

The Journal invites research scholars, academicians, scientists, and industrialists worldwide to submit original unpublished manuscripts that substantially contribute to the existing literature on these themes, introducing new theories, concepts, and methodologies that describe significant advances in the following topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Recycling and Circular Economy
  • Clean Energy Sources
  • Inventory and Production Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Waste Management


Important Date
Submission deadline is 30 March 2024

Manuscript Submission Information
Please follow the instructions of the journal while preparing your manuscript. A guide for authors can be found at: https://www.springer.com/journal/12597/submission-guidelines (this opens in a new tab)

Please submit your manuscript through the Journal’s homepage at https://www.editorialmanager.com/opse/ (this opens in a new tab) 

The Special issue will comprise, in addition to fresh submissions, some selected papers from the conference "Sustainable Supply Chain Management under India's G20 Presidency (SSCM-G20)" to be held on 4-5 November 2023, organized by the Association of Inventory Academicians and Practitioners (AIAP), in collaboration with the Department of Operational Research, University of Delhi, India.

Decision on paper – the review process will start a soon as the author uploads the paper and the decision on the paper will be informed to the authors as soon as the reviews are complete.

To ensure a paper is considered for the Special Issue, reply “yes” when asked during submission whether it is intended for a special issue and select “SI on Innovations and Advancements in Sustainable Supply Chain Management” from the drop-down menu.

For questions, please contact:

Guest Editors:

Chandra K. Jaggi, Former Head and Senior Professor, Department of Operational Research, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delhi, India 
email: ckjaggi@yahoo.com (this opens in a new tab)

VS Sarma Yadavalli, Professor & Head, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
email: sarma.yadavalli@up.ac.za (this opens in a new tab)

Amrina Kausar, Assistant Professor, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, India
email: amrinakausar@sscbsdu.ac.in (this opens in a new tab)

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