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The same old methodologies? Perspectives on OM research in the post‐lean age

MacCarthy, Bart L.; Lewis, Michael; Voss, Chris; … - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 33 (2013) 7, pp. 934-956

age? This paper reflects on and develops the principal themes discussed in the “OM Methodology” Special Session at the … 2011 EurOMA Conference in Cambridge, UK. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The emerging …

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Logistics knowledge creation: reflections on content, context and processes

Stentoft Arlbjørn, Jan; Halldorsson, Arni - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 32 (2002) 1, pp. 22-40

processes. A framework distinguishing three levels of abstraction (philosophy of science, methodology and theory, and practice …

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Supply Chain Management – in Theory and Practice

Young, Richard R. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 8, pp. 612-613

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Profiling International Freight Forwarders: A Benchmark

Murphy, Paul R.; Daley, James M.; Dalenberg, Douglas R. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 22 (1992) 1, pp. 35-41

as to the primary reason for shippers using their companies. Describes methodology and analyses, results and implications. …

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Research frameworks in logistics

New, Stephen J.; Payne, Philip - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 25 (1995) 10, pp. 60-77

Although there is growing enthusiasm for supply chain management and integrated logistics, much prescriptive writing rests on a flimsy empirical base. Explores the methodological dilemmas which arise in research in logistics practice. Presents three contrasting models of research frameworks....

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Logistics Networks: Achieving Quantum Improvements in Cost/Service Equations

Gattorna, John L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 22 (1992) 6, pp. 31-35

project. Concludes that organizations following this methodology have acquired the means to ascertain strategic and tactical …

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A Strategic Approach to Managing Overhead Resources and Costs

Tattersall, Jim - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 2 (1989) 1

A key success factor for any organisation is the effective management and control of its overhead resources and costs. The need is claimed for a strategic approach in achieving these aims, using methodologies that have been developed over the last 20 years, together with an implementation...

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Grounded theory methodology and practitioner reflexivity in TQM research

Leonard, Denis; McAdam, Rodney - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 18 (2001) 2, pp. 180-194

develop underpinning theory. This paper describes a grounded theory research methodology for TQM, rather than the actual … theory and results. The methodology was applied to 19 organisations and to a longitudinal case study. The methodology makes a … developed and applied. Second, the methodology enabled the practitioners involved in the study to be critically reflective and …

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QFD in product development: methodological characteristics and a guide for intervention

Chih Cheng, Lin - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 20 (2003) 1, pp. 107-122

This paper aims to contribute further to QFD applications in product development system of organisations by drawing reflections from managing an action research program on QFD applications in Brazilian organisations in the last ten years. The reflection follows two interwoven lines, theory and...

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Availability Management: Concepts, Evaluation and Strategic Directions

Mohanty, R.P. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 8 (1991) 4

This article examines the underlying paradigm of the total management process of productivity so as to observe the underlying drives. Given the variety of conditions prevailing in developing countries, an organisation may take a number of concepts and alternatives to improve its ability to...

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