Journal on Chain and Network Science

Aims & Scope

Cessation.

The ‘Journal on Chain and Network Science’ is a peer-reviewed scientific research journal, which aims to promote theory and practice in the field of innovation in business chains and networks.

The journal takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering engineering, science and management disciplines.

Articles are based on empirical research, well-considered observation of inter-organisational management experience, and conceptual and theoretical developments in the field of innovative chain and network science.

The journal covers not only collaborative engineering and virtual organisation, but the entire spectrum of managerial concerns in business networks.

This includes issues relating to inter-organisational governance forms, innovation management, logistics, quality management, marketing, and strategic planning.

The journal is intended to serve the needs of academics and management scientists, practising managers, students, research personnel and consultants.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Integrating supply chain and network analyses: The study of netchains

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Sergio G., Fabio R., Michael L.

• Stakeholder engagement for responsible innovation in the private sector: critical issues and management practices

  Citation: 105

  Authors: V., L., E.F.M.

• Generic model for the prediction of remaining shelf life in support of cold chain management in pork and poultry supply chains

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Verena, Stefanie, Eva, Yvonne, Brigitte, Judith

• Transformational supply chains and the 'wicked problem' of sustainability: aligning knowledge, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership

  Citation: 79

  Authors: H.

• Chain and network science: A research framework

  Citation: 63

  Authors: S.W.F., Jacques H., George

• Innovation and collaboration in traditional food chain networks

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Xavier, Bianka

• Responsible innovation in the light of moral responsibility

  Citation: 53

  Authors: S., B.

• Generic solutions to coordination and organizational costs: informing cooperative longevity

  Citation: 52

  Authors: M.L., C.

• Relationship quality in agri-food chains: Supplier management in the German pork and dairy sector

  Citation: 46

  Authors: B., C., A.

• Co-operatives in chains: institutional restructuring in the Dutch fruit and vegetable industry

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Jos, en George