Operations and supply chain management in China: Part I—A new analytical model and academic progress

This paper analyzes the academic evolution and educational progress of Operations and Supply Chain Management in China. The field has transformed over recent decades. It has transitioned from a knowledge-importing phase to indigenous innovation. We show that China has built a massive educational infrastructure and research system. This study proposes an innovative Institutional–Dynamic–Organizational (IDO) model to systematically evaluate this trajectory. Historical bibliometric data analysis from top-tier journals reveals a sharp shift in research momentum. Publications by China-based scholars in frontier domains grew dramatically. This academic evolution analytics offers profound contributions and actionable insights for Western economies and global supply chain systems.