International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 54 Issue 7/8

Embracing methodological evolution and diversity in logistics and supply chain management research

Ivan Russo, Ilenia Confente, Jan Holmström, Mikael Öhman, Travis Tokar

The purpose of this research is to highlight the significance of advancing research methodologies in logistics, operations and supply chain management. It seeks to expand the…

Progress in partial least squares structural equation modeling use in logistics and supply chain management in the last decade: a structured literature review

Siqi Wang, Jun-Hwa Cheah, Chee Yew Wong, T. Ramayah

This study aims to evaluate the usage of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in journals related to logistics and supply chain management (LSCM).

Netnography: a research method to study supply chain members' interactions in online communities

Ania Izabela Rynarzewska, Larry Giunipero

The objective of this paper is to further the understanding of netnography as a research method for supply chain academics. Netnography is a method for gathering and gaining…

Towards a critical realism synthesis of configurational and middle-range theorising

Mohsin Malik, Imran Ali

We present configurational theorising as a novel approach to developing middle-range theory in two steps: (1) we illustrate configurational theorising as a new form of supply…

Bayesian network methodology and machine learning approach: an application on the impact of digital technologies on logistics service quality

Behzad Maleki Vishkaei, Pietro De Giovanni

This paper aims to use Bayesian network (BN) methodology complemented by machine learning (ML) and what-if analysis to investigate the impact of digital technologies (DT) on…

A design science approach to manage spare parts distribution: combining design logic and Goldratt’s thinking processes

Mahesh Gupta, Harshal Lowalekar, Chandrashekhar V. Chaudhari, Johan Groop

Design Science (DS) is a relatively new paradigm for addressing complex real-world problems through the design and evaluation of artifacts. Its constituent methodologies are…

Repertory grid technique and Honey’s content analysis: a methodological application to advance qualitative research in OSCM

Ricardo Martins, Janaina Siegler, Jonathan Simões Freitas, Laysse Fernanda Macêdo dos Santos, Marina Bastos Carvalhais Barroso, Roberta de Cássia Macedo

This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how the Repertory Grid Technique (RGT) and Honey’s Content Analysis (HCA) can make new contributions to the field of Operations and…