Twenty-Eight Years of Bullwhip Effect Research in the Scopus Database: A Scientometric Analysis

This study aims to conduct a scientometric analysis of research on the bullwhip effect in supply chains. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database on July ۱۳, ۲۰۲۵, using relevant keywords, limited to English-language journal articles in related subject areas. After removing duplicates, ۵۰۳ documents were analyzed using Excel, R (bibliometrix package), and VOSviewer. Findings show that publications on the bullwhip effect have grown steadily since ۱۹۹۷, with notable peaks in recent years, particularly following disruptions such as the COVID-۱۹ pandemic. The United States and China lead in both publication volume and citations, while authors like Disney S.M. and Cannella S. are the most prolific. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals a thematic shift from operational and modeling approaches toward sustainability, resilience, and advanced supply chain practices. This study provides a comprehensive overview of global research trends, influential contributors, and emerging topics, offering valuable insights for guiding future studies and practical applications.

کلیدواژه ها:

Bullwhip Effect ، Supply Chain ، Scientometrics ، VOSviewer