Research Guides: Management Research: Supply Chain

Suggested Journals

The links below include journals that are available through your library. Once you access the link, you may be taken to a search within the journal page or asked to select a version from the View Online options to begin your research.

Databases

IBISWorld
Offers detailed reports on over 1,300 US industries including supply chain information on the market, historical and forecasted revenue data, operating strengths and weaknesses, analysis of external drivers, the competitive landscape and major players, and industry profit and costs benchmarks. Also includes expert summary reports and specialized reports on niche industries. Search or browse industry reports by key word or NAICS code.

Valuation Resources, LLC
ValuationResources.Com provides free online guides to business valuation and industry information resources for a wide range of industries. Designed as a resource guide for business appraisers, the site's audience encompasses a broad mix of business owners, professionals, educators, students, and other parties interested in these topics.

Foundations

Project Management
An overview, mind map, and related articles concerning Project Management.
Supply Chain
An overview, mind map, and related articles concerning Supply Chain.
SupplyChainBrain
A source of news, research, suppliers, case studies, networking and much more for supply chain and logistics managers.
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
How the Apple Supply Chain Stays Top Ranked in the World
Thomas Industry Update.

Functions

Supply and Demand Chain Executive
A source of news, case studies and more for supply chain managers.
International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS)
An organization consisting of National operations societies of over 45 countries. This site offers news and research related to international operations research.
EURO - The Association of European Operational Research Societies
An organization designed to "promote Operational Research throughout Europe." This site offers news, research publications, and more related to Operations in Europe.
Barnes: Operations Management – An International Perspective [PDF]
Useful websites
DC Velocity
News, analysis and multimedia related to Logistics.
Food Logistics
A source of "Global supply chain solutions for the food and beverage industry." This site offers news, research and other information for logistics professionals in food industries.
Logistics Management
A source of news, white papers and guides for critical topics in logistics.
International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)
IWLA supports the third-party warehousing, transportation and logistics industry and has nearly 500 member companies.
Logistics Network
An internet "gateway to business logistics". Logisticsnetwork provides tools for professionals and a free answer-back service.
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
The Center offers education, research and outreach programs related to logistics and supply chain management, including logistics modeling, demand management, international logistics, supply chain security, and management of transportation systems.
ThomasNet
Directory of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers searchable by geographic area and business type for small businesses.