A Bibliometric Analysis Operations Management in the Internet of Things

Abstract

The integration of the Internet of Things is affecting operation management in multiple industries. A literature review is completed to investigate the impact assessment of the Internet of Things on the following critical issues in operations management such as supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and enterprise optimization. This paper follows the bibliometric analysis methodology to reveal patterns in publication, influential authors, cooperation networks, and research themes. The analysis of 2500 academic articles during a five-year period showed an increasing number of studies on IoT operations with a focus on systems, supply chain applications as well as strategic applications. At the same time, it can be stated that research can be further developed by the implications of the Internet of Things in those fields that require more attention such as sustainability and policy areas as well as emerging fields. The top countries that actively contribute to the research process are India, China and the UK, and 62 countries are interconnected through cooperation. The results of the study bring empirical findings in the field of the development of expanding, cooperative environment, and probable patterns in the IoT operations’ research. It is known that the Internet of Things brings an opportunity for radical change, concentrated attention and excellence are required to maximize technical potential and address zones of ignorance through multidisciplinary cooperation. The outcomes of the analysis could be well used by decision-makers to form policies and program research to facilitate the utilization of the Internet of Things for a better operation management.