Submission Guidelines

“This STF is for researchers who want their logistics and supply chain work to matter now.”

• The manuscript you submit must employ an empirical methodology using data collected in 2024 or 2025 (secondary data used may also be from 2023).

• Your high-quality research is current, provocative, relevant, and accessible—sharing ideas that people care about, when they need them. In short, we're looking for insights based on recent data that help decision-makers create value at the pace the world is changing today.

• We value:

  • Timeliness over theoretical sprawl

  • Real-world relevance over excessive model complexity

  • Clarity and provocation over density and ambiguity

• Think of your paper as a bold, relevant, data-backed contribution—designed for impact, not length.

The technical side:

• Submission is only possible from September 15 to October 31, 2025

• Submission Process:

  • Submit the full paper via the JBL submission platform (https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jbl), following the journal guidelines available here.

  • In the submission portal, select “Original Article” and then, when asked if the submission is for a special issue, select “To the Point”.

  • Clearly state in the journal cover letter that the submission is for the SFT “To the Point“.

• Submissions need to be 3,000 to 4,000 words in length. Figures and tables do not count against this limit. Authors are encouraged to use online appendices as appropriate.

• Submissions undergo an expedited double-blind review process. Expect the first round decision and reviewer and editor comments within a month. Subsequently, you need to revise the manuscript within one month. Make sure to schedule your submission and other commitments accordingly.

Guidance for writing the manuscript:

(We will provide guidance on how to write manuscripts to the point here by April 30.)