International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 52 Issue 5/6

The effect of team-member knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) and a common learning experience on sourcing teamwork effectiveness

Joe Sanderson, Ali Esfahbodi, Chris Lonsdale

A lack of sourcing-specific team research prevents a full understanding of sourcing teamwork effectiveness (STE). Moreover, the limited purchasing and supply management (PSM) team…

On the causes of positive inventory discrepancies in retail stores

Julian Best, Christoph H. Glock, Eric H. Grosse, Yacine Rekik, Aris Syntetos

Ensuring high on-shelf availability at low inventory costs remains an important challenge in retailing. Inaccurate inventory records, i.e. discrepancies between the stock records…

Exploring the role of external pressure, environmental sustainability commitment, engagement, alliance and circular supply chain capability in circular economy performance

Yaw Agyabeng-Mensah, Ebenezer Afum, Charles Baah, Dacosta Essel

This study explores the role of external pressure, engagement capability (ENC), alliance capability (ACA), environmental sustainability commitment (ESC), and circular supply chain…

Influencing supply chain practice: the action principles approach applied to pandemic risk management

Remko van Hoek, Mary Lacity, Leslie Willcocks

This paper offers a novel approach for conducting impactful research on emerging topics or practices. This method is particularly relevant in the face of emerging phenomena and…