Theory as an engine: Illuminating “white space” of the SCM system of knowledge production

IF 6.8 2区管理学 Q1 MANAGEMENT

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.pursup.2024.100910

Dane Pflueger , Andreas Wieland , Christopher S. Chapman

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Abstract

In this Notes & Debates essay, we contribute to debates about the discipline of supply chain management's (SCM) system of knowledge production. We do so by exploring the range of ways that the appropriate use of theory can be understood. We highlight that a preponderance of research assumes the role of theory as a camera: a means of attaining the clearest image of the world as it is, achieved through empiricism and/or modeling. We also illuminate the possibility, stemming from a performative view of science, to mobilize theory as an engine for transforming the world. By examining the range of possibilities for researchers using theory as an engine, and by documenting the scarcity of SCM literature that has pursued one of the multiple possible agendas, we illuminate “white space” of SCM research important for the further development of the discipline.

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以理论为引擎：照亮知识生产的单片机系统的 "空白地带"

在这篇文章中，我们将对供应链管理（SCM）学科的知识生产系统进行讨论。为此，我们探讨了适当使用理论的各种理解方式。我们强调，大部分研究都将理论视为照相机：一种通过经验主义和/或建模获得世界最清晰图像的手段。我们还从科学的表演性视角出发，阐明了调动理论作为改变世界的引擎的可能性。通过研究将理论作为引擎的研究人员的各种可能性，并通过记录追求多种可能议程之一的单片机文献的稀缺性，我们揭示了对该学科的进一步发展非常重要的单片机研究 "空白"。

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Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management MANAGEMENT-

CiteScore

10.30

自引率

18.00%

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审稿时长

70 days

期刊介绍： The mission of the Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management is to publish original, high-quality research within the field of purchasing and supply management (PSM). Articles should have a significant impact on PSM theory and practice. The Journal ensures that high quality research is collected and disseminated widely to both academics and practitioners, and provides a forum for debate. It covers all subjects relating to the purchase and supply of goods and services in industry, commerce, local, national, and regional government, health and transportation.