Impact of COVID-19 on supply chains: lessons learned and future research directions

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to review and organize the research articles which focused on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the supply chain (SC) domain through a bibliometric and network analysis.

Design/methodology/approach

Initially, a total of 772 research articles with selected keywords were retrieved from the Scopus database for the year 2020 (with the commencement of COVID-19 outbreak). After the filtration and refinement, 484 research articles were found relevant and unique. Further, this study systematically reviews and evaluates the 484 research articles including influential authors, keys journals, influential research work, and collaboration among the countries and institutes with the help of bibliometric analysis tool. The emergent research clusters are identified and established.

Findings

The findings reveal that the total number of related publications are steadily growing with the United States leading the way. European countries have made notable accomplishments as well. In addition, both the most cited publications and the keyword distribution provide research guidance for future research.

Practical implications

This study focuses on the need and advancement of the literature on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on SCs to frame a research agenda for researchers and practitioners.

Originality/value

The present study offers future research directions in the area of SC under the pandemic situation.

Citation

Gupta, R., Rathore, B. and Biswas, B. (2022), "Impact of COVID-19 on supply chains: lessons learned and future research directions", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 39 No. 10, pp. 2400-2423. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-06-2021-0161