Nordic research in logistics and supply chain management: an empirical analysis
Purpose The purpose of this data‐based analysis is to report and reflect on the characteristics of the academic discipline concerned with logistics and supply chain management (SCM) as it is conducted in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). The paper further seeks to...
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cremerald:10.1108/09600030810893526 2024-06-09T07:47:13+00:00 Nordic research in logistics and supply chain management: an empirical analysis Stentoft Arlbjørn, Jan Jonsson, Patrik Johansen, John 2008 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030810893526 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full-xml/10.1108/09600030810893526 https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/09600030810893526/full/xml https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/09600030810893526/full/html en eng Emerald https://www.emerald.com/insight/site-policies International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management volume 38, issue 6, page 452-474 ISSN 0960-0035 journal-article 2008 cremerald https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030810893526 2024-05-15T13:25:41Z Purpose The purpose of this data‐based analysis is to report and reflect on the characteristics of the academic discipline concerned with logistics and supply chain management (SCM) as it is conducted in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). The paper further seeks to explain variations in the research field in terms of the demographics, research domains and methodologies, and publication patterns of the study's respondents. Design/methodology/approach An e‐mail questionnaire survey was distributed to 353 researchers based in the Nordic countries. With 144 answers returned, the response rate was 41 per cent. Findings The study did not provide a clear picture of a distinct Nordic research paradigm applying to the study of logistics and SCM. The analysis shows as characteristic of research issues pursued by Nordic researchers the focus on supply chains and networks and the use of dyads, chains or networks of organizations as levels of analysis. The use of case study methodology and a highly diversified publication pattern were likewise evident. Most researchers were found to rely heavily on external research funding. Significant differences were also identified for research conducted by researchers holding PhD degrees as compared to research by respondents with lower degrees, for researchers affiliated with institutions based in the technical sciences in comparison to those in the social sciences, and for institutions according to their varying degrees of experience with research in the field and external funding. Research limitations/implications The research reported here may help individual researchers raise their consciousness about their own research. Originality/value This is the first empirical study to analyze research paradigms within logistics and SCM in the Nordic countries. It identifies a number of significant differences in regard to research patterns among various categories of researchers and institutions. Article in Journal/Newspaper Iceland Emerald Norway International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 38 6 452 474 |
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Purpose The purpose of this data‐based analysis is to report and reflect on the characteristics of the academic discipline concerned with logistics and supply chain management (SCM) as it is conducted in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). The paper further seeks to explain variations in the research field in terms of the demographics, research domains and methodologies, and publication patterns of the study's respondents. Design/methodology/approach An e‐mail questionnaire survey was distributed to 353 researchers based in the Nordic countries. With 144 answers returned, the response rate was 41 per cent. Findings The study did not provide a clear picture of a distinct Nordic research paradigm applying to the study of logistics and SCM. The analysis shows as characteristic of research issues pursued by Nordic researchers the focus on supply chains and networks and the use of dyads, chains or networks of organizations as levels of analysis. The use of case study methodology and a highly diversified publication pattern were likewise evident. Most researchers were found to rely heavily on external research funding. Significant differences were also identified for research conducted by researchers holding PhD degrees as compared to research by respondents with lower degrees, for researchers affiliated with institutions based in the technical sciences in comparison to those in the social sciences, and for institutions according to their varying degrees of experience with research in the field and external funding. Research limitations/implications The research reported here may help individual researchers raise their consciousness about their own research. Originality/value This is the first empirical study to analyze research paradigms within logistics and SCM in the Nordic countries. It identifies a number of significant differences in regard to research patterns among various categories of researchers and institutions. |
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Nordic research in logistics and supply chain management: an empirical analysis |
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Nordic research in logistics and supply chain management: an empirical analysis |
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Nordic research in logistics and supply chain management: an empirical analysis |
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