International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Aims & Scope

IJPDLM seeks strategically focused, theoretically grounded, empirical and conceptual, quantitative and qualitative, rigorous and relevant, original research studies in logistics, physical distribution and supply chain management operations and associated strategic issues.

Quantitatively oriented mathematical and modelling research papers are not suitable for IJPDLM.

Desired topics include, but are not limited to: Customer service strategy Omni-channel and multi-channel distribution innovations Order processing and inventory management Implementation of supply chain processes Information and communication technology Sourcing and procurement Risk management and security Personnel recruitment and training Sustainability and environmental Collaboration and integration Global supply chain management and network complexity Information and knowledge management Legal, financial and public policy Retailing, channels and business-to-business management Organizational and human resource development Logistics and SCM education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.821

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	145

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A framework of sustainable supply chain management: moving toward new theory

  Citation: 2770

  Authors: Craig R., Dale S.

• Sustainable supply chain management: evolution and future directions

  Citation: 1138

  Authors: Craig R., P.

• Mitigating supply chain risk through improved confidence

  Citation: 820

  Authors: Martin, Hau

• Humanitarian logistics in disaster relief operations

  Citation: 810

  Authors: Gyöngyi, Karen M.

• Global supply chain risk management strategies

  Citation: 797

  Authors: Ila, John T.

• The influence of relational competencies on supply chain resilience: a relational view

  Citation: 733

  Authors: Andreas, Carl Marcus

• Ericsson's proactive supply chain risk management approach after a serious sub‐supplier accident

  Citation: 714

  Authors: Andreas, Ulf

• Research on the phenomenon of supply chain resilience

  Citation: 607

  Authors: Nils-Ole, Edda, Evi, Larry

• An integrated model for the design of agile supply chains

  Citation: 576

  Authors: Martin, Denis

• “Supply Chain 2.0”: managing supply chains in the era of turbulence

  Citation: 520

  Authors: Martin, Matthias

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