Methods to Our Madness: Adapting Methods to the Changing Nature of Our Problems

Goldsby, Thomas J.; Zinn, Walter

doi:10.1111/jbl.12200

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“…The survey serves the purpose of beginning to evaluate the relevance of considerations statistically. The use of this initial exploration using a survey is in line with Goldsby and Zinn's (2018) call for more multi-method research, combining qualitative and quantitative research when studying complex phenomena. They suggest that survey research can be used to frame, rather than to statistically generalize a problem, perhaps counter to common uses of multi-method and survey research, in that way returning to its descriptive roots.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 84%

Exploring blockchain implementation in the supply chain

Hoek¹

2019

IJOPM

169

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Purpose There is great interest in blockchain in the supply chain yet there is little empirical research to support the consideration of the technology. Ferdows (2018) calls for research aimed at learning from pioneers in the field and Gartner points out that the interest in blockchain holds similarities to the interest surrounding RFID 15 years ago. As a result, there may be opportunities to leverage insights from RFID research to inform the consideration of blockchain. The purpose of this paper is to explore how the Reyes et al. (2016) framework for the implementation of RFID may inform the consideration of blockchain in the supply chain. Design/methodology/approach A two-stage approach is used to explore RFID implementation considerations from the Reyes et al. (2016) RFID implementation framework, using an initial exploration of managers interested in blockchain using a focus group and a survey and to more in depth explore three case companies pioneering blockchain. Findings Several RFID implementation considerations can inform the consideration of blockchain but there are also differences in considering blockchain. A framework is developed that details considerations found to be relevant by implementation stage. Originality/value This paper adds to the limited amount of empirical research on blockchain in the supply chain and advances research beyond the consideration of use cases into the exploration of actual implementation of blockchain in the supply chain. The decision framework developed both leverages and nuances findings from RFID research and can inform managerial decision making. It also adds to research a multi-stage approach to implementation and uncovers rich opportunity to further learn from pioneers.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 84%

Exploring blockchain implementation in the supply chain

Hoek¹

2019

IJOPM

169

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“…For these reasons, Fawcett and Waller (2015, p. 239) have argued that “supply chain systems have not emerged to profitably create and deliver products to the world’s poorest citizens. We can do better.” At a broader level, this research stream flows from the observations of Goldsby and Zinn (2018, p. 236) who call for a focus on last‐mile SCM challenges by indicating “we are seeing more interest in tackling this ultimate segment of the supply chain.” To that end, this study has operationalized a context‐specific investigation of resilience at the BOP—an application of middle‐range theorizing (Carter, 2011; Garver, 2019).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

On entrepreneurial resilience among micro‐entrepreneurs in the face of economic disruptions… A little help from friends

Iyengar

Nilakantan

Rao

2021

J of Business Logistics

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While much has been written about resilience in the supply chain management (SCM) literature, most investigations focus on large corporations from the perspective of helping them bounce back after disruptions. There has been little investigation on resilience among the weakest and smallest members of the global supply chain-that is, small entrepreneurs at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP). This is despite the fact that these micro-entrepreneurs are often key cogs in the last-mile supply chain efforts of major multinational corporations. They experience disruptions at a higher rate than major corporations, have fewer formal mechanisms in place to recover from them, and are often unable to "bounce back" in the traditional sense. In the current study, we address this gap by investigating multiple types of disruptions (i.e., idiosyncratic and covariate) and how they impact entrepreneurial resilience among microbusinesses in an emerging economy.In addition, we look at the buffering impact of various actors (i.e., financial and social) on entrepreneurship in the face of these disruptions. We highlight the important role that these entrepreneurs play in the BOP supply chain and provide suggestions that can assist with improving their resilience and the resilience of the BOP supply chain.

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“…Professor LaLonde founded JBL in 1978 and would lead the journal for its first decade and change, from 1978 to 1989 . Upon the sad occasion of LaLonde's death just over a year ago, Goldsby and Zinn () examined the early foundation for the journal, as expressed in the resolute beliefs of LaLonde () first editorial. There, he employed the life cycle concept to explain how the journal would evolve from an energetic outset to address the following objectives: To provide new and helpful information about transportation and distribution; To provide new theory or techniques in transportation and distribution; To provide researched generalizations about thought and practice in the field of transportation and distribution; and To provide articles in subject areas which have significant current impact in thought and practices in transportation and/or distribution and which present challenges for the future (p. vi). …”

Section: The Journal's Founding and First Decade: The Lalonde Era (19mentioning

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“…Hypothesis testing would allow the field to move beyond describing what we see to explaining why we see it and, more importantly, predicting what we might see over time. As we have detailed in previous editorials, the field has embraced hypothesis testing and the application of theory (Zinn and Goldsby ; Goldsby and Zinn 2017; Goldsby and Zinn ). In fact, we are starting to see the gamut of theory building, theory testing, and theory elaboration in submitted manuscripts—which is a ready demonstration of maturity in our scholarship.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Professor LaLonde founded JBL in 1978 and would lead the journal for its first decade and change, from 1978 to 1989. 1 Upon the sad occasion of LaLonde's death just over a year ago, Goldsby and Zinn (2018) examined the early foundation for the journal, as expressed in the resolute beliefs of LaLonde (1978) first editorial. There, he employed the life cycle concept to explain how the journal would evolve from an energetic outset to address the following objectives:…”

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Reflections on 40 Years of the Journal of Business Logistics: From the Editors

Goldsby

Zinn

Closs

et al. 2019

J of Business Logistics

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This editorial embodies a series of essays from the current and past editors of the Journal of Business Logistics in marking the 40th anniversary of the journal. The compendium is intended to illustrate the evolution in logistics thought and practice as well as the journal's role in documenting and advancing the field. Key trends are identified in each era. Further, each editor expresses opinions of the current and future state of the discipline. This review reflects on the evolution of the Journal of Business Logistics and envisions the futures of the logistics field and supply chain discipline.

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Methods to Our Madness: Adapting Methods to the Changing Nature of Our Problems

Cited by 11 publications

References 63 publications

Exploring blockchain implementation in the supply chain

Exploring blockchain implementation in the supply chain

On entrepreneurial resilience among micro‐entrepreneurs in the face of economic disruptions… A little help from friends

Reflections on 40 Years of the Journal of Business Logistics: From the Editors

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