Forthcoming and Online First Articles

International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience

International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience (IJSCOR)

Forthcoming articles have been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication but are pending final changes, are not yet published and may not appear here in their final order of publication until they are assigned to issues. Therefore, the content conforms to our standards but the presentation (e.g. typesetting and proof-reading) is not necessarily up to the Inderscience standard. Additionally, titles, authors, abstracts and keywords may change before publication. Articles will not be published until the final proofs are validated by their authors.

Forthcoming articles must be purchased for the purposes of research, teaching and private study only. These articles can be cited using the expression "in press". For example: Smith, J. (in press). Article Title. Journal Title.

Articles marked with this shopping trolley icon are available for purchase - click on the icon to send an email request to purchase.

Online First articles are published online here, before they appear in a journal issue. Online First articles are fully citeable, complete with a DOI. They can be cited, read, and downloaded. Online First articles are published as Open Access (OA) articles to make the latest research available as early as possible.

Open AccessArticles marked with this Open Access icon are Online First articles. They are freely available and openly accessible to all without any restriction except the ones stated in their respective CC licenses.

Register for our alerting service, which notifies you by email when new issues are published online.

International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience (2 papers in press)

Regular Issues

  • Building effective information systems to facilitate supply chain integration for resilient supply chains - a moderating analysis   Order a copy of this article
    by Zuoming Liu 
    Abstract: Based on the information-processing theory, this study proposes a novel conceptual framework to explore the role of information systems in enhancing supply chain resilience by building effective supply chain integration. Unlike existing studies in this field that primarily address either the direct impact of information systems or other factors that promote supply chain integration, this study highlights the moderating effects of information systems on the impacts of supplier integration and customer orientation in fostering supply chain resilience. By empirically testing the proposed conceptual model using empirical data, this study confirms the pivotal role of information systems in well-aligning supplier integration and customer orientation to enhance agility and adaptability across the supply chain. This research provides new theoretical insights by delineating the relationship between information systems and supply chain integration strategies in building resilience. It also provides practical guidance for managers to optimise the investments in information systems for robust supply chains.
    Keywords: supplier integration; customer orientation; information system; supply chain resilience.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJSCOR.2025.10071418
     
  • Evaluating the role of product and process modularity in outsourcing efficacy   Order a copy of this article
    by Vikas Agrawal, Ashish Thatte, Parag Dhumal 
    Abstract: Outsourcing is vital for businesses, enabling them to streamline operations, reduce costs, and tap into specialised expertise. Modularity is widely recognised as a pivotal factor in outsourcing decisions across various industries. It can be categorised into two primary types: product modularity, which refers to the modular design and interchangeability of product components, and process modularity, which involves the segmentation and reintegration of production processes. This research undertakes an empirical investigation to explore the relationship between these two dimensions of modularity and their influence on outsourcing practices. Our findings show that product modularity significantly facilitates outsourcing. While process modularity does not directly impact outsourcing, its indirect influence through product modularity is substantial. These initial insights highlight the complex interplay between process and product modularity, which practitioners and policymakers must carefully consider when evaluating outsourcing decisions.
    Keywords: product modularity; process modularity; outsourcing.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJSCOR.2025.10071512
     

 

Return to top