Supply chain design and operation strategies, modeling and analysis of logistics network. Globalization and international trade. Transport and communications management, planning, control and performance evaluation of logistics network and supply chains. Outsourcing and offshoring decisions. Responsive and efficient supply chains, supply chain for service and manufacturing organizations. Supply chain integration and collaboration. Sustainability and sustainable development. Supply chain dynamics and logistics information management. Informatics and computerized applications. Designing the logistics network and location decisions. Humanitarian, ethical and environmental issues.​