Aims and Scope of International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management is a peer-reviewed academic journal which focuses on business logistics, supply chain management, physical distribution, and marketing channels. Founded in 1970, it is published ten times per year by Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

11.4
Eigenfactor 

0.001 - 0.005
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
SJR 

Q1Transportation

SNIP 

2.3
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1971 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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