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International Journal of Production Economics
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International Journal of Production Economics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 3 194 449 80
Economics and Finance 132 18 34 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 341
Documents by Best Scientists*: 629
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 25
SCIMAGO H-index: 248
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.833
Impact Factor: 10

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Production Economics?

International Journal of Production Economics covers a variety of subjects, including Supply chain, Mathematical optimization, Operations research, Operations management and Production (economics). Microeconomics and Industrial organization are some topics wherein Supply chain research discussed in it have an impact. The journal emphasizes research on Microeconomics, which includes concerns such as Profit (economics).

Many of the studies tackled connect Industrial organization with a similar field of study like Marketing. Some problems in Mathematical optimization that were presented in International Journal of Production Economics overlapped with concepts under Scheduling (computing), Flow shop scheduling and Job shop scheduling. Most of the Scheduling (computing) studies addressed also intersect with Scheduling (production processes).

Operations research works presented in it have a specific focus on Inventory control. The journal explores issues in Operations management which can be linked to other research areas like Manufacturing engineering, Risk analysis (engineering) and Process management. International Journal of Production Economics investigates Production (economics) research which frequently intersects with Product (business).

  • Supply chain (23.46%)
  • Mathematical optimization (19.87%)
  • Operations research (18.77%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A framework for supply chain performance measurement (1670 citations)
  • Supply chain design and analysis:: Models and methods (1614 citations)
  • Perspectives in supply chain risk management (1585 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Production Economics:

The most cited publications facilitate discussions on Supply chain, Operations management, Supply chain management, Operations research and Marketing. Microeconomics, Industrial organization and Process management are some topics wherein Supply chain research discussed in the most cited articles has an impact. While Operations management is the focus of the most cited articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Production (economics), Risk analysis (engineering) and Manufacturing engineering.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Statistics
  • Marketing
  • Artificial intelligence

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in International Journal of Production Economics are Industrial organization, Supply chain, Subsidy, Competition (economics) and Strategic management. It focuses on Industrial organization but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Operational efficiency, Production (economics), Sample (statistics) and Pricing strategies. Topics in Supply chain were tackled in line with various other fields like Empirical evidence, Market power, Accounts receivable, Factoring and Return on assets.

The work on Competition (economics) tackled in it brings together disciplines like Taxis and Profit (economics). Strategic management research in it involves the investigation of Organizational culture studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Context (language use). The journal facilitates discussions on Dynamic capabilities that incorporate concepts from other fields like Supply and demand, Supply chain management, Postponement and Flexibility (engineering).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Organizational readiness for digital financial innovation and financial resilience (0 citations)
  • A multi-criteria fleet deployment model for cost, time and environmental impact (0 citations)
  • Product proliferation, cannibalisation, and substitution: A first look into entailed risk and complexity (0 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Production Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • T.C.E. Cheng (94 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Angappa Gunasekaran (70 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert W. Grubbström (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mohamad Y. Jaber (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Suresh Kumar Goyal (37 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Production Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University (296 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 16 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Nottingham (112 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Eindhoven University of Technology (107 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • College of Business Administration (97 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cardiff University (92 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2022 edition, 18.18% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 44.44% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.11% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 44.44% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities and Paths for Researchers in Production Economics

A noteworthy topic in Production Economics that's yet to be covered is the various career opportunities and paths available for researchers in this field. Establishing a career based on expertise in Production Economics can lead to diverse roles in industries like manufacturing, supply chain management, operations management, and academia. Researchers can venture into strategic roles in manufacturing firms, where they can apply principles of Production Economics to optimize production processes, increase efficiency and improve cost structure. Companies value strategic insights that can improve their competitiveness and bottom line. Supply chain management is another sector that highly values the skills of those with a background in Production Economics. Companies like Amazon and Walmart often engage experts in this field to streamline their supply chain processes, identifying areas of waste and inefficiency and developing solutions to address these issues. Operations management is also a viable career path. Multinational corporations, as well as medium and small-scale firms, need experts who can manage and optimize their operations and logistics processes ensuring smooth operation and maximum productivity. Lastly, academia is another significant pathway. Universities and research institutions hire professionals with expertise in Production Economics to shape the next generation of thinkers and leaders in this field. They perform research, publish findings, mentor students, and contribute to the intellectual community of this field. For anyone looking to specialize further or wanting to open more doors, postgraduate studies in fields like Mathematics, Economics, and Business are beneficial. Earning a business degree from one of the top business schools in Iowa or learning how to become an urban planner in Iowa are just examples of the many paths one can take to enhance their career prospects in this field. In sum, expertise in Production Economics offers versatile and rewarding career possibilities in various sectors, demonstrating the dynamic and impactful nature of this discipline.

Top Publications

  • Industry 4.0 technologies assessment: A sustainability perspective

    Chunguang Bai;Patrick Dallasega;Guido Orzes;Joseph Sarkis;Joseph Sarkis

    (2020)
    1280 Citations
  • Achieving sustainable performance in a data-driven agriculture supply chain: A review for research and applications

    Sachin S. Kamble;Angappa Gunasekaran;Shradha A. Gawankar

    (2020)
    896 Citations
  • Blockchain technology and the sustainable supply chain: Theoretically exploring adoption barriers

    Mahtab Kouhizadeh;Sara Saberi;Joseph Sarkis

    (2021)
    794 Citations
  • Big data analytics and artificial intelligence pathway to operational performance under the effects of entrepreneurial orientation and environmental dynamism: A study of manufacturing organisations

    Rameshwar Dubey;Angappa Gunasekaran;Stephen J. Childe;David J. Bryde

    (2020)
    717 Citations
  • Barriers to the adoption of industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing sector: An inter-country comparative perspective

    Alok Raj;Gourav Dwivedi;Ankit Sharma;Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour

    (2020)
    703 Citations
  • Behind the definition of Industry 4.0: Analysis and open questions

    Giovanna Culot;Guido Nassimbeni;Guido Orzes;Marco Sartor

    (2020)
    663 Citations

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