REVIEW of STUDIES CONDUCTED in the FIELD of RETAIL LOGISTICS and RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15401658Keywords:
retail logistics, retail supply chain, bibliometric analysisAbstract
In this study, research on retail logistics and the retail supply chain has been reviewed. The literature review was conducted on February 28, 2025, using the Web of Science (WOS) database with the keywords “retail logistics and retail supply chain.” A total of 514 articles, conference papers, and book chapters published between 2007 and the present were identified through a search in the topics field (keywords, abstracts, and titles). Among the 397 articles analyzed, 246 were indexed in SSCI, 183 in SCIE, 76 in ESCI, and 76 in CPCI-S. In terms of research categories, most studies were found in the fields of “Management (213), Operations Research & Management Science (151), Business (90), Engineering Industrial (78), and Engineering Manufacturing (61).” Regarding subcategories, the majority of studies focused on “Supply Chain & Logistics (233) and Management (102).” The highest number of studies were conducted in the USA (130) and China (92). In the present study, a bibliometric analysis of the literature was conducted based on quantitative data, aiming to provide a visual summary. The accessed publications were examined through author, country, keyword, and source analyses.
- Bibliometric Analysis and Methodology: Academic studies in the field of retail logistics and supply chain from 2007 onwards were examined through a bibliometric analysis based on 514 publications retrieved from the Web of Science database. The analysis was conducted using VOSviewer software, focusing on co-authorship, country distribution, keyword trends, and source analysis.
- Distribution of Academic Publications: The number of studies conducted between 2016 and 2025 did not show significant fluctuations, although a relative increase was observed in 2018 and 2021. In terms of publication types, journal articles were the most common format (397 publications), followed by conference papers (91 publications) and book chapters (26 publications), indicating a strong preference for journal articles and conference proceedings.
- Academic Productivity by Country: The United States (130 publications) and China (92 publications) ranked highest in terms of academic output in this field, with other significant contributions from the UK, Germany, and India. Additionally, co-authorship analysis revealed that the most collaborative countries were the USA, China, Germany, India, the UK, and France.
- Keyword and Source Analysis: The most frequently used keywords included "supply chain management," "retail supply chain," "retail logistics," and "logistics," with increasing interest in innovative technologies such as RFID. The most cited academic sources were International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management and International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, highlighting their prominence in the field.
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