A bibliometric review of e-commerce logistics: W database on Web of Science

This study aims to provide an in-depth review of the existing body of knowledge in the field of e-commerce logistics and to identify research trends, key actors and potential research gaps in the field. To this end, the current state of knowledge in the field of e-commerce logistics was assessed using tools such as bibliometric analyses and comprehensive data provider platforms. The 1777 publications constituting the sample of the study were found in the Web of Science database using the keywords "e-commerce" and "logistics". English-language articles were preferred in the analysis and no restrictions were made for the entire time period. These criteria were used to select and analyze articles suitable for the purpose of the study. The study examines the distribution of articles related to the words "e-commerce" and "logistics" published in WoS by years, categories, authors, sources, countries and institutions. It also identifies topic trends in the field through the keywords used by authors. According to the results of the analysis, the number of publications in this field started in 2000 and increased over time.Among the categories with the highest number of publications, areas such as management, business research and business administration stand out.Huang, George was found to be the most influential author and other important authors were also identified.According to the results of the analysis, specific researchers such as Huang and Mangiaracina have a significant influence and have a wide range of research and a large citation base.In addition, other researchers, such as Rai, also have a notable influence.The Web of Science (WOS) database contains many articles on e-commerce and logistics topics and these articles are classified into different categories.Specific sources such as "Sustainability", "International Journal of Distribution & Logistics Management" and "Transportation Research Part E-Logistics and Transportation Review" are of particular interest.Looking at the country-based analysis, China's strong presence in academic research stands out. There are also important links between different institutions, particularly noteworthy are Hong Kong-based institutions and universities in China. Keyword analysis highlights the importance of e-commerce, logistics and last mile delivery in the literature. This study is considered to be an important resource for understanding the current state of e-commerce and logistics and to provide a foundation for future research. Keywords: E-Commerce, Logistics, Bibliometric Analysis, Web Of Science Application.