征稿期刊

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management

期刊级别

SSCI (JCR 2023)

IF 6.8

Q1 (MANAGEMENT 51/407)

征稿主题

Procurement and supply chain management of perishable goods: challenges and complexities in global supply chains

细分领域

Contextual factors that influence procurement in global perishable goods supply chains

How legislation (e.g. deforestation, slavery, etc.) impacts procurement decisions.

How culture and indigenous practices (e.g., behavioral factors, social values, interpersonal relationship approach) influence procurement practices in perishable global supply chains.

How supply chain structures (e.g. informal supply chains in developing markets, complex multi-tier relationships, power dynamics in the supply chain, infrastructure …) impact supply chain decisions, relationships and outcomes.

Innovation in strategic procurement

Innovative procurement strategies to improve quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability performance in perishable supply chains.

Novel procurement practices in developed vs. developing economies, given the unique characteristics of different contexts.

Novel approaches for supplier selection, contracting mechanisms, and supplier development in managing perishable goods.

Innovative procurement and sourcing decisions to create economic value in the context of developing economies by improving operations at the bottom of the pyramid.

Sustainable procurement and circular economy practices

Development of models and strategies to extend the shelf life of perishable goods using sustainable procurement practices.

Understanding the product reuse and value retention in perishable goods and by-products.

Innovative circular economy models in perishable supply chains, focusing on waste reduction, improved resource efficiency, and creation of secondary markets for perishable derivatives.

Role of charities, NGOs, and social enterprises in improving the sustainable procurement decision and fostering circular economy practices, for instance through surplus redistribution, address social sustainability challenges.

The impact of certifications on procurement

Analysis of the challenges in certification of perishable goods within various national and regional frameworks.

The impact of certification requirements and their accessibility to access global markets for small producers.

Examination of the disparities created by certification procedures for the developing economies and ways to harmonize more effectively with developed economies.

The role of certification on agri-food derivatives like pharmaceutical, textile, chemical, cosmetics, and animal feed (downstream industries).

The role of various contextual and cultural factors associated with the certification of perishable goods in the global market and alternative mechanisms.

Climate change and shifting geographies in procurement

Addressing the effects of climate change on sourcing and procurement decisions within perishable supply chains.

Exploring the impact of geographical relocation of sourcing of perishable products towards resilience.

Examining the reliability of cold chain operations, sourcing challenges, and logistics network to support perishable goods when shifting to newly established geographies as well developing countries.

Digitalization and technology integration in procurement

Challenges and opportunities of the digitalization within developing economies (e.g., large and small actors, different product types, different supply chain configurations) in perishable chains.

Exploration of the feasibility of Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, and blockchain integrations within the procurement of perishables.

Real-time monitoring of the perishables at various stages of cold chain operations and its derived chain operations.

Technological integrations to curb the impact of climate change on the production of agri-food to drive primary and secondary cold chain operations.

Considering low technology solutions for cold chain in developing economies.

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026