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Logistics Template

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About the Logistics format

Logistics is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Urban and Freight Transport Logistics, Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management. Over its lifetime it has published 1,559 papers, which have received 14,065 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Logistics 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inSustainable Supply Chain Management Urban and Freight Transport Logistics Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Transportation Planning and Optimization Maritime Ports and Logistics
ISSN2305-6290
Citation impact (2-yr)4.77
h-index52
i10-index294
Article processing charge$1,299
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversidade de Brasília
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Logistics per year

1
1975
699
2009
2
2016
11
2017
38
2018
20
2019
36
2020
89
2021
84
2022
103
2023
138
2024
185
2025

Citation impact of Logistics by publication year

16
1975
792
2009
40
2016
282
2017
1.7K
2018
711
2019
1.5K
2020
2.8K
2021
2K
2022
1.8K
2023
1.4K
2024
606
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Logistics

The Supply Chain Has No Clothes: Technology Adoption of Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency

Kristoffer Francisco, David Swanson · 5 Jan 2018

Blockchain technology, popularized by Bitcoin cryptocurrency, is characterized as an open-source, decentralized, distributed database for storing transaction information. Rather than relying on centralized intermediaries (e.g., banks) this technology allows two parties to transact directly using duplicate, linked ledgers called blockchains. This makes transactions considerably more transparent than those provided by centralized systems. As a result,…

Blockchain for and in Logistics: What to Adopt and Where to Start

Mario Dobrovnik, David M. Herold, Elmar Fürst et al. · 3 Sep 2018

Despite the claim that blockchain will revolutionise business and redefine logistics, existing research so far is limited concerning frameworks that categorise blockchain application potentials and their implications. In particular, academic literature in transport and logistics to date has not sufficiently distinguished between blockchain adoption (‘what to adopt’) and the identification of the right business opportunity…

Blockchain Technology in the Food Industry: A Review of Potentials, Challenges and Future Research Directions

Abderahman Rejeb, John G. Keogh, Suhaiza Zailani et al. · 26 Oct 2020

Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising technology with far-reaching implications for the food industry. The combination of immutability, enhanced visibility, transparency and data integrity provides numerous benefits that improve trust in extended food supply chains (FSCs). Blockchain can enhance traceability, enable more efficient recall and aids in risk reduction of counterfeits and other forms…

Influence of Blockchain Technology in Manufacturing Supply Chain and Logistics

Abirami Raja Santhi, Padmakumar Muthuswamy · 8 Feb 2022

Background: Blockchain is a digitally managed, distributed, and decentralized ledger used to record transactions in an immutable format. Its characteristics in providing trust, transparency, and traceability make it attractive for applications where transactions are involved. Originally intended to support financial transactions, the technology has gained attention even in non-financial sectors such as health care, manufacturing,…

A Novel Integrated FUCOM-MARCOS Model for Evaluation of Human Resources in a Transport Company

Željko Stević, Nikola Brković · 13 Feb 2020

The application of different evaluation approaches in logistics requires considering many factors with different significance for making the final decision. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods are often applied in logistics to create different strategies and evaluations. In this paper, research has been carried out in a transport system of an international transport company. An MCDM model…

Logistics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Logistics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Logistics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Logistics use?
Logistics uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Logistics 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Logistics?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Logistics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Logistics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Logistics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Logistics?
Logistics - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Logistics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Logistics template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Logistics template cost?
You can start writing in the Logistics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Logistics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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