JPLACMS is a peer reviewed Biannual Journal which provide platform to publish original, high-quality research within the field of purchasing and supply management. The journal invites original contributions that present Regional public procurement issues, eg EU directives, NAFTA etc., Lean supply/lean production, Partnership sourcing and relationship development, How Logistics and procurement programmes are specified, designed, implemented, Real world challenges and disruption management, Supply chain mapping and planning and scheduling, Demand forecasting and inventory management, Sourcing and procurement, Supply chain synchronization, Logistics and transportation, Linking supply chain design and performance to organizational objectives, Direct, indirect and purchased services.