The IUP Journal of Operations Management

Volume 24, Issue 3, August 2025

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 24, Issue 3, August 2025
Understanding Structural Dependencies in Lean Systems Through Boolean Reasoning

Author: Aaron Kusidi Lutete

Published Online: August, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.3.5-35

Keywords: Lean management, Structural waste, Dependencies, Boolean logic, Process efficiency, Lean Six Sigma, Organizational complexity

Demand Planning Transformation in a B2B Multi-Category Environment Through Digital S&OP and Technology-Led Interventions

Author: Ankur Kumar Jain

Published Online: August, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.3.36-45

Keywords: Digital S&OP, Demand planning, Forecast accuracy, Analytics enablement, B2B supply chain

Facility Layout Optimization: A Comprehensive Review of Solution Methodologies

Author: Kamal Deep

Published Online: August, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.3.46-66

Keywords: Survey of facility layout problems, Combinatorial optimization, Quadratic assignment problem (QAP), Mixed integer programming (MIP)

Archives


Volume 24, Issue 2, May 2025
Industry 4.0 Technologies Transforming Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry: An Overview

Author: Mohammad Forozandeh and Atefeh Mohammadnezhadiyan

Published Online: May, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.2.5-22

Keywords: Industry 4.0, Oil and gas, Digital transformation, Emerging technologies

Beyond the Battlefield: The Vietnam War’s Lasting Impact on Modern Operations Management

Author: Gilles Paché

Published Online: May, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.2.23-36

Keywords: Air mobility, Combat operations, Innovation, Military logistics, Vietnam war

Evolution of ISO Management Systems: A Critical Analysis

Author: Aaron Kusidi Lutete

Published Online: May, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.2.37-60

Keywords: ISO management systems, Change management, Cultural integration, Employee engagement, Task mentality, Compliance vs. capability, Continuous improvement

Smart Innovations: How Integration of Blockchain, IoT, and AI can Revolutionize Horticulture Supply Chains

Author: Vikas Kumar

Published Online: May, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.2.61-85

Keywords: Blockchain, Internet of Things, Artificial intelligence, Horticulture supply chain, Technology integration, Supply chain efficiency

Optimizing Supply Chain Management Using AI, Neural Networks, and Taguchi Methods

Author: Rahul Basu

Published Online: May, 2025

DOI: 10.71329/IUPJOM/2025.24.2.86-99

Keywords: Supply chain optimization, Neural networks, Taguchi method, Ant colony optimization, Project scheduling, Critical path analysis, AI in logistics