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OR Spectrum Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for OR Spectrum in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the OR Spectrum format

OR Spectrum is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms, Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods, Supply Chain and Inventory Management.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. OR Spectrum 12:45–58

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Publishes research inScheduling and Optimization Algorithms Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods Supply Chain and Inventory Management Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
ISSN0171-6468
Citation impact (2-yr)2.75
h-index101
i10-index794
Total citations46,538
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereUniversität Hamburg
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in OR Spectrum per year

29
2014
38
2015
42
2016
35
2017
41
2018
26
2019
42
2020
50
2021
38
2022
38
2023
60
2024
40
2025

Citation impact of OR Spectrum by publication year

963
2014
1.3K
2015
887
2016
718
2017
664
2018
333
2019
1.3K
2020
455
2021
292
2022
239
2023
286
2024
38
2025

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

Most-cited papers in OR Spectrum

Last-mile delivery concepts: a survey from an operational research perspective

Nils Boysen, Stefan Fedtke, Stefan Schwerdfeger · 21 Sep 2020

Abstract In the wake of e-commerce and its successful diffusion in most commercial activities, last-mile distribution causes more and more trouble in urban areas all around the globe. Growing parcel volumes to be delivered toward customer homes increase the number of delivery vans entering the city centers and thus add to congestion, pollution, and negative…

OR Spectrum template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the OR Spectrum format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the OR Spectrum template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does OR Spectrum use?
OR Spectrum uses Numbered (Springer Basic) 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 (2023) A representative article title. OR Spectrum 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to OR Spectrum?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready OR Spectrum 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 OR Spectrum template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the OR Spectrum format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes OR Spectrum?
OR Spectrum is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's OR Spectrum template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready OR Spectrum PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official OR Spectrum template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the OR Spectrum template cost?
You can start writing in the OR Spectrum template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready OR Spectrum PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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