International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 42 Issue 8/9

Implementing mixed methods research in supply chain management

Susan L. Golicic, Donna F. Davis

The purpose of this paper is to describe how to implement mixed methods research in supply chain management.

Increasing the rigor of grounded theory research – a review of the SCM literature

Nikola Denk, Lutz Kaufmann, Craig R. Carter

This study aims to examine the quality of the extant supply chain management (SCM) research which has utilized a grounded theory (GT) approach. The purpose of this research is to…

Moving beyond the systems approach in SCM and logistics research

Fredrik Nilsson, Britta Gammelgaard

The purpose of this paper is to provide a paradigmatic reflection on theoretical approaches recently identified in logistics and supply chain management (SCM); namely complex…

A reviewer's guide to the grounded theory methodology in logistics and supply chain management research

Ila Manuj, Terrance L. Pohlen

The purpose of this paper is to analyze previous grounded theory articles and, based on this analysis, to provide a framework to assist reviewers in evaluating grounded theory…

Rigor in qualitative supply chain management research: Lessons from applying repertory grid technique

Keith Goffin, Jawwad Z. Raja, Björn Claes, Marek Szwejczewski, Veronica Martinez

The purpose of this paper is to share the authors' experiences of using the repertory grid technique in two supply chain management studies. The paper aims to demonstrate how the…

Using the “documentary method” to analyse qualitative data in logistics research

Alexander Trautrims, David B. Grant, Ann L. Cunliffe, Chee Wong

This paper aims to examine the use of a qualitative data analysis technique, the documentary method, in the development of knowledge in logistics. The value of the method is…

Towards a methodology for studying supply chain practice

Benedikte Borgström

The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse a methodology for studying the practice of logistics and supply chain management (SCM), namely the mystery methodology.

Grounded theory: an inductive method for supply chain research

Wesley S. Randall, John E. Mello

Development of theory remains an essential step in the evolution of supply chain management as an integrative business discipline. Supply chain research often involves phenomena…

Qualitative research in logistics and supply chain management: beyond the justification for using qualitative methods

B. Gammelgaard, D. Flint