Naval Research Logistics Special Issue Call for Papers
Analytics and Operations of Online Retailing
Guest Editors: Yun Fong Lim (Singapore Management University), Stefanus Jasin (University of Michigan)
Associate Editors: Niels Agatz (Erasmus University Rotterdam), Kris Ferreira (Harvard University), Mehmet Gumus (McGill University), Dorothee Honhon (UT Dallas), Qing Li (HKUST)
In this special issue, we aim to bring together state-of-the-art research on the design, planning, and real-time management of online and omnichannel retailing. The special issue is open to a broad range of research methodologies including normative and empirical work. Moreover, we encourage work that highlights the application of OR/MS and Analytics in practice.
Example topics include but are not limited to:
Forecasting
Pricing and revenue management
Assortment planning
Network design
Inventory management
Fulfillment planning
Warehouse operations
Last-mile delivery
Quality, safety, and return management
Cross-border management
Integration of online and offline channels
Use of data for online retailing
New technologies for online retailing
Submission deadline: November 30, 2019
Anticipated publication date: June 2020
Submission guidelines: Papers must feature original research contributions. Manuscripts will be reviewed in a manner consistent with the NRL editorial policy, with the review team consisting of the guest editor, associate editors, and reviewers selected by the AEs. Submission guidelines are available on the journal web page (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/15206750/homepage/forauthors.html). Please submit your paper online at
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/nrl. Include suggestions for AEs and referees. Please specify that your paper is for the special issue. NRL encourages succinct and clear writing, but there are no page limits. Also, papers may include a full-length appendix.
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Yun Fong Lim
Associate Professor
Singapore Management University
Singapore
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