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  • 1.  Call for Book Chapters

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    Call for Book Chapters

    Title of book: New Methods in Supply Chain Management: Data-Driven Techniques

    Editors:

    Saman Hassanzadeh Amin, Ph.D. (Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada)

    Mohamed Wahab Mohamed Ismail, Ph.D. (Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada)

    Publisher: Springer International Series in Operations Research & Management Science (indexed in Scopus)

    Scope:

    This book explores the applications of advanced data-driven operations research techniques in supply chain management across various sectors, such as food and reverse supply chains. Featuring contributions from leading academics, it covers supply chain optimization, digital supply networks, sustainability, digital twins, AI-driven OR models, Industry 4.0, and data-driven decision-making. This book emphasizes rigorous quantitative methods, such as optimization methods, and addresses key components of the supply chain, including suppliers, manufacturers, distribution centers, retailers, and customers. It is designed for academics and practitioners seeking insight into the recent evolution of supply chain management.

    Topics covered:

    Potential topics related to this book include, but are not limited to following:

    ·  Data-driven food supply chain optimization models

    ·  Data-driven reverse logistics optimization models

    ·  Digital supply chain management and supply chain digital twins

    ·  Artificial intelligence-driven operations research models

    ·  Industry 4.0 and data-driven decision-making based on sustainability

    ·  Supply chain management case studies

    Submission:

    Interested contributors are invited to submit a 2-3-page chapter proposal clearly explaining the aims and objectives of the proposed chapter by February 15, 2026.

    The proposal (a single PDF file) should contain:

    1)  Title of the proposed chapter,

    2)  Authors of the chapter (including positions, affiliations, and email addresses),

    3)  Type of contribution (research paper, case study, etc.),

    4)  Estimated number of pages,

    5)  Keywords (2 to 5),

    6)  An extended abstract (about 500 words) describing the contents of the book chapter (including methodology).

    Important Dates:

    February 15, 2026:   Proposal submission deadline

    February 30, 2026:   Notification of acceptance/rejection

    June 15, 2026:            Full chapter submission

    August 15, 2026:        Review reports

    September 30, 2026: Revised chapter submission

    October 30, 2026:     Final chapter submission

    Address for any queries:

    Saman Hassanzadeh Amin (saman.amin@torontomu.ca)

    Mohamed Wahab Mohamed Ismail (wahab@torontomu.ca)

    Submission: Please submit your proposal to (saman.amin@torontomu.ca). Please use "Book proposal submission" in the subject of the email.



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    Saman Hassanzadeh Amin
    Associate Professor
    Toronto Metropolitan University
    Toronto ON
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