Is there something like the right research design for supply chain studies? I believe there is, and in Research Methodologies in Supply Chain Management it is more than likely that you too will find a research approach that will suit your needs. Every budding supply chain researcher (and senior researcher for that matter) should read this book. Within the 36 chapters 70 authors bring together a rich selection of theoretical and practical examples of how research methodologies are applied in supply chain management.
Divisions
The books is divided into 5 parts, corresponding to 5 types of studies, each with a set of selected articles pertaining to
- Literature Review
- Surveys
- Case Studies
- Action Research
- Modelling
The book does cover not only supply chain management and logistics, but also to neighbouring fields, such as network management or global operations.
My verdict
I like the structuring and that each article or sub-chapter is self-contained to some degree and provides valuable insight for both seasoned and budding researchers still fumbling in the dark. I use it as a handbook whenever I start a new project, just to remind myself of the strengths and pitfalls and the to do and not to do of each approach. The book is available as a paperback edition and as a Kindle edition.
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Author links
- cbs.dk: Herbert Kotzab
- uni-kassel.de: Stefan Seuring
- unine.ch: Gerard Reiner
- uni-oldenburg.de: Martin Müller
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Related
- husdal.com: Broader research = better research?