THE EMPIRICISM–MODELING DICHOTOMY IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT<sup>*</sup>

Dooley, Kevin

doi:10.1111/j.1745-493x.2009.03154.x

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“…The sixth characteristic relates to the research methods. Traditionally, there has been an empiricismmodeling dichotomy in the SCM field (Belk, 2009;Dooley, 2009), with little academic effort to bring the knowledge of both streams together (Dooley, 2009;Simchi-Levi, 2006). At the same time, empiricists struggle to agree on what types of studies provide a reliable knowledge base for SCM (Mangan, Lalwani & Gardner, 2004).…”

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“…Therefore, primary studies should not be excluded because of the choice of research method. Instead, as discussed by authors such as Simchi-Levi (2006) and Dooley (2009), empirical research may benefit from analytical research to understand challenging empirical problems better, while analytical research requires empirical research as a supporting and validating mechanism. Similarly, qualitative research may add valuable insights into contextual factors that cannot be accounted for in quantitative studies.…”

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A New Paradigm for Systematic Literature Reviews in Supply Chain Management

Durach

Kembro

Wieland

2017

J Supply Chain Manag

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While systematic literature reviews (SLRs) have contributed substantially to developing knowledge in fields such as medicine, they have made limited contributions to developing knowledge in the supply chain management domain. This is due to the ontological and epistemological idiosyncrasies of research in supply chain management, which need to be accounted for when retrieving, selecting, and synthesizing studies in an SLR. Therefore, we propose a new paradigm for SLRs in the supply chain domain that is based on both best practice and the unique attributes of doing supply chain management research. This approach involves exploring existing studies with attention to theoretical boundaries, units of analysis, sources of data, study contexts, and definitions and the operationalization of constructs, as well as research methods, with the goal of refining or revising existing theory. This new paradigm will push supply chain management research to the frontier of current methodological standards and build a foundation for improving the contribution of future SLRs in the supply chain and adjacent management disciplines.

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Section: Slr Guidelinesmentioning

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A New Paradigm for Systematic Literature Reviews in Supply Chain Management

Durach

Kembro

Wieland

2017

J Supply Chain Manag

591

526

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“…The two primary research traditions in the SCM literature are analytical modeling and empirical-based research (Dooley, 2008). The research that has used an analytical modeling approach is often based on industrial economics using concepts such as game theory (Cachon & Zipkin, 1999;Li & Zhang, 2008), information asymmetry (Gavirneni, Kapuscinski, & Tayur, 1999), and contract incentives (Ha & Tong, 2008;Taylor & Plambeck, 2007).…”

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Guest Editors' Note: Don't miss the boat: Research on HRM and supply chains

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Graham

Vachon

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Human Resource Management

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This paper provides an introduction to the special issue on human resource management (HRM) in supply chains. To this point, HRM researchers have paid little attention to the fi eld of supply chain management (SCM) and how HRM practices may help fi rms manage their supply chains more effectively. We provide an overview of supply chain management for readers new to this fi eld. We conceptualize three potential applications of HRM in supply chains, and then use our framework to introduce and link the papers that comprise the special issue. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Keywords: human resource management, supply chain management Introduction H u man resource researchers and managers need to devote attention to supply chain management, because increasingly, opportunities for competitive advantage rest in managing people within and between firms in supply chain relationships (Ketchen & Hult, 2007). For example, Wal-Mart's systematic, intensive management of its supplier relationships and supplier logistics results in cost savings that are passed along to Wal-Mart customers (Weier, 2008). While many organizations recognize the importance of strategically managing their supply chains, they are less likely to grasp that successful supply chain management rests on the performance of the people in supply chains (Gattorna, 2006). At the same time, human resource practitioners and scholars have made great strides in understanding HR practices and processes that improve worker and firm performance, but rarely do they consider the supply chain implications of their research.The challenges of human resource management in supply chain settings are magnified by today's exceedingly complex business environments, which are characterized by shorter product life-cycles, product proliferation, ongoing outsourcing, and the globalization of the supply base and markets (Bozarth, Warsing, Flynn, & Flynn, 2009;Closs, Jacobs, Swink, & Webb, 2008).In our observation, the current body of human resource scholarship appears to be "missing the boat" in terms of recognizing the importance of "supply chains," which are HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2010Human Resource Management DOI: 10.1002/hrm defined as multiple organizations that work together to provide raw materials, produce goods and services, and deliver finished products to customers (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, 2010). Despite calls for organizations to manage the human capital in their supply chains better (Carter & Carter, 2007;Lummus, Melnyk, Vokurka, Burns, & Sandor, 2007) and some promising empirical work in this direction from supply chain management (SCM) researchers (e.g., Koulikoff-Souviron & Harrison, 2007), research on HRM in the supply chain literature remains paltry (Giunipero, Hooker, JosephMatthews, Yoon, & Brudvig, 2008). This is unfortunate because a diverse array of HRM research exists that taken as a whole and applied to the supply chain context can provide substantial insights into supply chain functioning (MacDuffie, 2007). There...

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“…Lack of a shared definition of SCM poses a number of risks for the profession. First, defining what is part of and not part of a professional discipline clarifies the body of knowledge that should be mastered by individuals within the profession (Wegner 1986;Choo 1998;Abbott 2001;Dooley 2009). Without a shared definition of the discipline, there is variation in the body of knowledge for which professionals are educated and continuously trained.…”

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Job Types in the Supply Chain Management Profession

Rossetti

Dooley

2010

Journal of Supply Chain Management

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There is little academic consensus on a definition of supply chain management (SCM). Education and research could benefit from a better understanding of how practice is defining the profession, in terms of the type of jobs associated with SCM. Existing definitions of SCM suggest two archetypal job functions: functional integrator and process manager. To compare existing definitions to practice, we analyzed job descriptions associated with the field of SCM using computerized text analysis. We find tentative support that industry views a SCM professional as a process manager. In a post hoc analysis, cluster analyses based on similarity of job descriptions indicate eight different types of SCM jobs, differentiated by associated tasks as well as industry characteristics. This second analysis shows that SCM is most closely aligned with Sourcing and Operations Management. These results have important implications for the SCM profession. Pedagogically, our results indicate that SCM is becoming a more analytical field with tight links to information systems. There is also a lack of a common definition of SCM that Human Resource departments use when advertising for SCM positions. This lack of shared definition means that researchers should use caution when identifying key informants for empirical research as tasks and responsibilities vary widely between job descriptions in our sample.

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THE EMPIRICISM–MODELING DICHOTOMY IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT^*

Cited by 17 publications

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A New Paradigm for Systematic Literature Reviews in Supply Chain Management

A New Paradigm for Systematic Literature Reviews in Supply Chain Management

Guest Editors' Note: Don't miss the boat: Research on HRM and supply chains

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THE EMPIRICISM–MODELING DICHOTOMY IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT*

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A New Paradigm for Systematic Literature Reviews in Supply Chain Management

A New Paradigm for Systematic Literature Reviews in Supply Chain Management

Guest Editors' Note: Don't miss the boat: Research on HRM and supply chains

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