International Journal of Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management (IJSSCOM)
The International Journal of Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management (IJSSCOM) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice specifically in the areas of strategic supply chain management and operations management. The journal provides an international platform for the dissemination of high-quality research that explores how organisations design, implement, and optimise supply chain and operational strategies to achieve competitive advantage and long-term sustainability.
Aims and Scope
The journal aims to promote rigorous academic research that is grounded in strategic perspectives, while also maintaining strong relevance to industry practice. It seeks to bridge the gap between theory and application by publishing work that offers actionable insights into how organisations can align supply chain and operations strategies with broader corporate objectives in dynamic and complex environments.
IJSSCOM welcomes original empirical studies, conceptual and theoretical contributions, case analyses, and review papers that advance understanding of strategic decision-making in supply chains and operations systems.
The scope of the journal is intentionally focused and includes, but is not limited to:
- Strategic supply chain design, integration, and alignment
- Operations strategy and competitive positioning
- Supply chain and operations performance measurement and optimisation
- Strategic capacity planning and resource allocation
- Supply chain resilience and risk management strategies
- Digital transformation in supply chain and operations strategy
- Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
- Sustainable and circular supply chain strategies
- Process innovation and operational excellence
- Global supply chain strategy in emerging and developed markets
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing, in line with internationally recognised principles. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure originality, methodological soundness, and strategic relevance.
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Chijioke Esogwa Nwachukwu, Ph.D, Horizons University France and Director Global Centre for Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management Ltd UK. Email; editor@csscomglobal.org, cesogwa@yahoo.com
Prof. Chinonye Love Moses, Ph.D, Covenant University Ota, Nigeria
Prof. Shehu Usman Hassan, Ph.D, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
Prof. Alo Ebenezer Adebisi, Ph.D, Adeleke University Ede, Nigeria
Prof. Stephen I Dugguh, Ph.D, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
Prof. Pierre Berthelot, Ph.D, Horizons University, France
Associate Prof. Pavel Zufan Ph.D, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Associate Prof. Helena Chladkova Ph.D, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Associate Prof. Isiavwe-Ogbari, Mercy Ejovwokeoghene, Ph.D, Covenant University Ota, Nigeria
Associate Prof. Ejem.A. Ejem, PhD, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Associate Prof. Olatunji Fadeyi, Ph.D, Adeleke University Ede, Nigeria
Dr. Dastan Bamwesigye, Ph.D, Mendel University in Brno
Dr. Umar Bello, Ph.D, Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
Dr. Vu Minh Hieu, Ph.D, Van Lang University, Vietnam
Dr. Verter Nahanga, Ph.D, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Dr. Temiloluwa Ajibade, Ph.D, Health Business School, Health Science University, UK
Dr. Victor Emmanuel Kulugh, Ph.D, Bingham University Karu, Nigeria
Dr. Shadrach Omofowa, Ph.D, University of Benin, Nigeria
Manuscript Guidelines:
Original work, not under review elsewhere
Language: English
Word count: Full paper 5,000–8,000; Short communication
Format: Word, single-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman
Structure: Title, Authors & Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results/Discussion, Conclusion, References (APA 7th edition)
Peer Review: Double-blind, reviewed by at least 2 independent experts
Decision communicated within 4–12 weeks
Editorial decisions include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision and Reject
Publication frequency: Articles are published twice a year (June and December)
The Global Centre for Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $40 USD for accepted manuscripts. This fee is charged only after peer review and formal acceptance of the manuscript and is intended to support the operational and quality standards of the publication process.
Plagiarism and Originality: Maximum acceptable similarity index is 20% (excluding references). All authors, reviewers and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationship that could influence the research or its evaluation.
Copyright Policy: Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the right to publish
Submission Process: Online submission via email editor@csscomglobal.org, cesogwa@yahoo.com or journal website at www.csscomglobal.org/submit-paper/
Publisher: Global Centre for Strategic Supply Chain and Operations Management LTD UK | ICO Registration No: ZC112606 | UK Learning Provider No: 10100930 | CPD Accredited Provider
