The IUP Journal of Operations Management

Volume 25, Issue 1, January-March 2026

ISSN :0972-6888

Impact Factor: 1.32; Acceptance rate: 50%; Turnaround time: 3- 4- months

A "peer-reviewed" journal included in EBSCO and ProQuest (Part of Clarivate) Database

It is a quarterly journal focusing on Inventory control, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Just-In-Time (JIT), Total Quality Management (TQM), Business Process Re-engineering, Logistics management, Six Sigma, Benchmarking and flexible manufacturing systems.

Focus Areas

  • Inventory Control   |  
  • Supply Chain Management   |  
  • ERP, JIT, TQM   |  
  • Business Process   |  
  • Re-Engineering   |  
  • Logistics Management   |  
  • Business Process Outsourcing   |  
  • Six Sigma   |  
  • Benchmarking   |  
  • Flexible Manufacturing Systems   |  

Current Issue

Volume 25, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Packing Heuristics for Improved Operational Efficiency in Warehousing Operations: A Comparative Study

Author: Sandeep Bhattacharjee

Published Online: February, 2026

Keywords: Bin packing, Feasibility analysis, Heuristic algorithms, Multidimensional utilization, Operational efficiency, Statistical validation

Reimagining HRM in India: How Six Sigma Adoption Impacts Quality Management and Workforce Performance

Author: Subhrodipto Basu Choudhury and Sourav Majumder

Published Online: February, 2026

Keywords: Six sigma, Human resource management, Quality management, Workforce optimization, Process improvement, HR analytics, Strategic HRM

Effective Application of Niche Quality Tools in the Automobile Industry

Author: Avesh Patil, Salim Shamsher and Analjyoti Basu

Published Online: February, 2026

Keywords: Automobile industry, Quality, Quality tools, Niche quality tools, Effectiveness of quality tools

Archives


Volume 24, Issue 4, October-December 2025
A Multi-Objective Optimization Model for Advanced Transportation Projects Portfolio Using Goal Programming

Author: Mohammad Forozandeh and Tahereh Iraji-Rad

Published Online: November, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.4.5-35

Keywords: Goal planning, Shannon entropy, Project portfolio, Advanced transportation, Optimization

Making Policy Work for Horticulture: An Evidence-Based Evaluation of Government’s Role in Supply Chain Transformation

Author: Vikas Kumar and Kulbhushan Chandel

Published Online: November, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.4.36-75

Keywords: Government policies, Horticulture, Supply chain, Himachal Pradesh, Agricultural policies, Policy impact

Gamification in Safety Training: Balancing Engagement and Burnout Risks

Author: Noor Mohammad, Nahida Nargis and Prabal Barua

Published Online: November, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.4.76-90

Keywords: Gamification, Safety training, Virtual reality, Workplace engagement, Occupational health