About the Journal
Supply Chain Management pushes the boundaries of supply chain research and practice. Contributions must extend supply chain knowledge beyond a dyadic perspective and consider challenges posed by issues such as globalisation and disruption.
Submission information
Accepted manuscript types and word counts
- Original Manuscript — up to 12000 words
- Insights from Industry — up to 12000 words
- Editorial (journal staff only) — up to 3000 words
Please see the article types and word counts section on the about this journal page for more information. The word count includes all text, figures and tables. When estimating your total, please allow 280 words for each figure or table. Read more about the article types for this journal.
Reference style
Use the Harvard reference style. Read more about the reference types for this journal.
Keywords
When you submit to the journal, you’ll be able to choose up to 6 keywords that describe the main topics of your paper from a list of recommended keywords.
Peer review type
Double anonymous peer review. All submissions are sent to at least 2 independent and anonymous reviewers.
Open access options
This is a hybrid journal. Hybrid journals are subscription journals but offer all authors the option to publish their work open access. If you choose to publish open access you will be required to pay an article processing charge (APC). Alternatively you can opt for the green open access route and self-archive your article (at no cost to the author). Read more about our open access options.
Accepted languages
This journal only accepts manuscripts written in UK or US English.
Accepted submission files
Article files should be provided in Microsoft Word format.
Closes: 30th September 2026
Exploring how digital technologies catalyze value creation in circular economy systems by transforming business models, enhancing resource efficiency, and enabling systemic sustainability.
Guest editor(s): Umair Tanveer, Stefan Seuring
Closes: 30th September 2027
This Special Issue explores how geopolitical tensions reshape supply chain design, governance, and technology, positioning supply networks as strategic instruments beyond economic efficiency.
Guest editor(s): Ismail Gölgeci (ismail.golgeci@auckland.ac.nz) | David Gligor (dgligor@fgcu.edu)
Open access articles
Metrics snapshot
- 2025 Journal Impact Factor (Clarivate)
- 8.4
- Downloaded articles in the last 12 months
- 366627
Publication timeline
- Time to first decision
- 30.7 days
- Acceptance to publication
- 44 days
- Acceptance rate
- 6.2%
