BOOKS
Zelbst, P. J. & Sower, V. E. (2021). RFID for the Operations and Supply Chain Professional. 3rd Edition. New York, New York: Business Expert Press.
Zelbst, P. J. & Sower, V. E. (2016). RFID for the Operations and Supply Chain Professional. 2nd Edition. New York, New York: Business Expert Press.
Zelbst, P. J. & Sower, V. E. (2012). RFID for the Operations and Supply Chain Professional. New York, New York: Business Expert Press.
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PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES
Yang, Liu (Willow), Zelbst, P.J., Berg, M.D., & Green, K.W. (2025). Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain Transformation: Adapting to the New Dynamics of Digital Supply Chain. SHSU Institute of Homeland Security (Funded Research). Supply Chain Management Review.ABDC Ranking of B.
Liu, K., Yang, L., Zhang, J. & Zelbst, P.J. (2024) Inventory Management with Palletized Transportation and Lost Sales. IEEE. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A*
Zelbst, P.J., Yang, L., Green, K.W., Jr. & Sower, V.E. (2024) Linkages Between Technologies and Supply Chain Performance: Benefits, Power and Risk Reduction. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A, 5-year Impact Factor 7.462, Cite Score 2018 5.91, Indexed, Abstracted and Ranked in Scopus, Cabell’s, BFI, FNEGE, INSPEC.
Safa, M., Green, K.W. Jr., Zelbst, P.J., & Sower, V.E. (2023) Enhancing Supply Chain Through Implementation of Key IIoT Technologies. Journal of Computer Information Systems. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking A, Impact Factor 5.0, Indexed in Clarivate and Scopus
Sower, V.E. & Zelbst, P.J. (March 2022) Are We Technologists or Supply Chain Managers? Inside Supply Management Magazine, (March/April 2022). Practitioner Article
Turner, J., Baldwin, R., Li, S.Y., Golightly, S., Zelbst, P.J. & Yu, J.C. (2021). Potential Impacts of 3D Modeling and 3D Printing in Firearm Toolmark Examinations. Journal of Forensic Sciences. Journal Information: SJR (Q2 .715), H-Index 96, Impact Factor 1.82, Abstracted and Ranked in Scopus.
Sower, V.E., Zelbst P.J., Green, K.W. & Safa, M. (January 2021). Performance Boost: The Importance of Taking a Systems Approach to Supply Chain Technologies. Inside Supply Management. Practitioner Article
Sharma, N., Safa, M., & Zelbst, P. (2021). Information-Driven Model for Managing Supply Chain in a Catastrophic Event. Journal of Operations & Strategic Planning. Journal Information: Sage Publication Ranking of C, Indexing, Portico, J-Gate, Dutch-KB. Scopus, Clarivate
Zelbst, P.J., Sower, V.E., Green, K.W. & Bonds, P. (2020). The Impact of RFID, IIoT and Blockchain on Supply Chain Transparency. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of B, Impact Factor 2.642, Cite Score 2018 3.92, Indexed and Abstracted in ABI/Inform, Cabell, Ranked in Scopus and Clarivate Analytics.
Sower, V.E., Zelbst, P.J., Green, K.W. & Bonds, P. (2019). Can Different Drivers Push the Pedal for RFID? Inside Supply Management, 30(5), 1-4. Link to Digital Magazine, article review available to members only. Practitioner Article
Inman, R. A., Green, K. W., Zelbst, P.J., & Sower, V. E. (2019). Comprehensive Supply Chain Management Model, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 24(5), 590-603. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A, 5-year Impact Factor 7.462, Cite Score 2018 5.91, Indexed, Abstracted and Ranked in Scopus, Cabell’s, BFI, FNEGE, INSPEC.
Green, K. W., Inman, R.A, Zelbst, P.J., & Sower, V.E. (2019). Impact of JIT and TQM on Environmental Sustainability, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 30(1), pp 2647. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A, Impact Factor 2.642, Cite Score 2018 3.92, Indexed and Abstracted in ABI/Inform, Cabell, Ranked in Scopus and Clarivate Analytics.
Sower, V.E., Green, K.W., & Zelbst, P.J. (2017). Demolish Silos in Total Quality Management. APICS Magazine September/October. Practitioner Article
Sower, V.E., Green, K.W., & Zelbst, P.J. (July 2016). Dead or Alive: Testing Fundamental Quality Concept’s Validity and Vitality. Quality Progress (American Society for Quality), July Issue. Practitioner Article
Green, K.W., Zelbst, P.J., Sower, V.E., & Bellah, J.C., (2016) Impact of RFID Technology on Environmental Sustainability, Journal of Computer Information Systems, September,1-9. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A, SJR H-Indexed= 55, Cite Score 2.46, Abstracted and Indexed in EBSCO, Scopus, Proquest.
Zelbst, P. J., Green, K. W., Sower, V. E., & Abshire, R. D. (2014). Impact of RFID and Information Sharing on JIT, TQM, and Operational Performance. Management Research News, 37(11), 970-989. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of C, RG Journal Impact Score 6.0, Cite Score 2018 and 1.9, Indexed and Abstracted in ABI, Cabell’s, EBSCO, Scopus, Ranked in ABS BFI.
Bellah, J. C., Sower, V. E., Zelbst, P. J., & Green, K. W. (2013). RFID and Environmental Sustainability: An Unlikely Partnership, RFID Journal. Practitioner Article
Bellah, J. C., Zelbst, P. J., & Green, K. W. (2013). Unique TQM Practices and Logistics Performance. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 12 (1), 61-76. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of C, Cabell’s, Scopus, SJR H-Index-= 23. 11-20% Acceptance Rate.
Bellah, J. C., Li, K., Gu, Q., & Zelbst, P. J. (2013). Use of RFID Technology for Automatic Job Costing. International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change, 4 (3), 72-88. Journal Information: ABDC ranking of C, Indexed in Cabell’s, Beacons, DBLP, and AMC Digital Library.
Meacham, J., Bhadauria, V., Green, K. W., & Zelbst, P. J. (2012). Do Environmental Collaboration and Monitoring Enhance Organizational Performance? Industrial Management & Data Systems, 112 (2), 186-205. Journal Information: ABDC ranking of A. 5-year Impact factor of 3.418, Cite Score 2018 4.95, Indexed in ABI/INFORM, Cabell’s. Ranked in ABS, BFI, CNRS, Scopus.
Green, K. W., Zelbst, P. J., Meacham, J., &, Bhadauria, V. (2012). Green Supply Chain Management Practices: Impact on Performance. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17 (3), 290-305. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A, 5-year Impact Factor 7.462, Cite Score 2018 5.91, Indexed, Abstracted and Ranked in Scopus, Cabell’s, BFI, FNEGE, INSPEC. Cited over 2000 times, chosen by Emerald as a “Gem” in 2015, Republished by Emerald as a book chapter (see in Section titled Chapters).
Sower, V. E., Green, K. W., Zelbst, P. J., & Thomas, M. (2012). U.S. Manufacturers Report Greater RFID Usage. RFID Journal. Practitioner Article
Zelbst, P. J., Green, K. W., Sower, V. E., & Reyes, P. (2012). The Impact of RFID Utilization on Manufacturing Effectiveness and Efficiency. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 32 (3), 329-350. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A. 5-year Impact Factor 3.418, Cite Score 2018 4.95, Indexed in ABI/INFORM, Cabell’s. Ranked in ABS, BFI, NRS, SCJE, Scopus. Two articles identified by IJOPM as the most downloaded in 2012.
Sower, V. E., Zelbst, P. J., & Gu, Q. (2012). The Usage of Benchmarking to Improve Supply Chain Performance. Production and Inventory Management Journal, 48 (1), 6-14. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of B. H-Index=29.
Whitten, D., Green, K. W., & Zelbst, P. J. (2012). Triple-A Supply Chain Performance. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 32 (1), 28-48. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A. 5-year Impact Factor 3.418, Cite Score 2018 4.95, Indexed in ABI/INFORM, Cabell’s. Ranked in ABS, BFI, NRS, SCJE, Scopus. Article identified by IJOPM as the most downloaded in 2012.
Zelbst, P. J., Green, K. W., Sower, V. E., & Abshire, R. D. (2011). Radio Frequency Identification Technology Utilization and Organizational Agility. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 52 (1), 24-33. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A, SJR H-Indexed= 55, Cite Score 2.46, Abstracted and Indexed in EBSCO, Scopus, Proquest.
Zelbst, P. J., Frazier, G. V., & Sower, V. E. (2010). A Cluster Concentration Typology for Making Location Decisions. Industrial Management and Data Systems, 110 (6), 883-907. Journal Information: ABDC ranking of A. 5-year Impact factor of 3.418, Cite Score 2018 4.95, Indexed in ABI/INFORM, Cabell’s. Ranked in ABS, BFI, CNRS, Scopus.
Zelbst, P. J., Green, Jr., K. W., Abshire, R. D., & Sower, V. E. (2010). Relationships among Market Orientation, JIT, TQM, and Agility. Industrial Management & Data Systems. 110(5), 637-658. Journal Information: ABDC ranking of A. 5-year Impact factor of 3.418, Cite Score 2018 4.95, Indexed in ABI/INFORM, Cabell’s. Ranked in ABS, BFI, CNRS, Scopus.
Warner, J., Gu, Q., Glissmeyer, M., & Zelbst, P. J. (2010). When Project Failure is a Success: An Experiential Approach in the Classroom. International Journal of Management in Education, 4 (4), 446-462. Journal Information: Indexed in Scopus, Impact Factor 1.05.
Zelbst, P. J., Green, K. W., & Sower, V. E. (2009). Impact of RFID Technology Utilization on Operational Performance. Management Research News, 33(10), 994-1004. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of C, RG Journal Impact Score 6.0, Cite Score 2018 1.9, Indexed and Abstracted in ABI, Cabell’s, EBSCO, Scopus, Ranked in ABS BFI.
Zelbst, P. J., Green, K. W., Sower, V. E., & Reyes, P. (2009). Impact of Supply Chain Linkages on Supply Chain Performance. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 109 (5 & 6), 665-682. Journal Information: ABDC ranking of A. 5-year Impact factor of 3.418, Cite Score 2018 4.95, Indexed in ABI/INFORM, Cabell’s. Ranked in ABS, BFI, CNRS, Scopus.
Zelbst, P. J., Green, K. W., Sower, V. E., & Baker, G. (2009). RFID Utilization and Information Sharing: The Impact on Supply Chain Performance. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 25 (8), 582-589. Journal Information: ABDC Ranking of A, 5-Year Impact factor 2.256. Scite Score 2018 2.42, Indexed in Cabell’s, CNRS, CPI, FNEGE, OCLO. Ranked in CABS and Scopus.
Zelbst, P. J., Sower, V. E., & Green, K. W. (2008). An Experiential Approach to Develop Understanding of RFID Technology. International Journal of Management in Education, 2 (4), 419-431. Journal Information: Indexed in Scopus, Impact Factor 1.05.
Carter, C. R., Sanders, N. R., Dong, Y.: Green, K.W., Zelbst, P.J. & Sower, V.E. (2008). OSM Forum Response. Journal of Operations Management, 26, 693-696. Journal Information: Essay, ABDC Ranking of A*, 5-Year Impact Factor 10.161, Cabell’s
Lilly, J. D., Kavanaugh, J. K., Zelbst, P. J., & Duffy, J. (2008). The Impact of Human Resource Practices on Low-income Workers in the Context of a Natural Disaster. Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management, 110-136. Journal Information: Impact Factor .5, Cabell’s.