Logistics and Supply Chain Management Applications within a Global Context : An Overview

This paper reviews 726 academic research studies covering logistics and supply chain management (L&SCM) applications within a global context. Articles are analyzed according to their publication year and outlet, common themes, and countries or regions investigated. The sample was drawn from ABI/INFORM's Global database which includes almost 1,800 journal titles. The review offers a starting point for any researcher, graduate student, faculty member or practitioner delving into the realm of international L&SCM applications. The article also serves as a motivation and inspiration to continue this exciting area of research, and draws attention to the wide array of global L&SCM studies conducted, their settings and viewpoints. This paper helps in the advancement of the field by highlighting some of the most interesting works and drawing attention to lesser-researched countries and regions of the world. The overview also provides an introduction for practitioners and managers to what academic research has covered in the area of global L&SCM. Practitioners can use this review as a starting point for the identification of relevant and useful references for their particular task