.... Design/methodology/approach The study used a mixed-methods approach, gathering qualitative data through semi-structured interviews with 31 LDGWs. Core dimensions of decent work perception were derived using literature review and grounded theory. A measurement scale was then developed, with 321 valid...

.../approach A grounded theory (GT) approach with 22 in-depth interviews with managers from 10 countries/territories and 3 different echelons of the food SC is employed to arrive at the strategic traceability framework and framework's propositions. Findings The framework suggests that traceability can...

... GT. Qualitative research Grounded theory Supply chain research methodology Supply chains are enterprises consisting of complex human interactions. Research that informs academics and practitioners concerning how individuals and groups interact within supply chains can be valuable...

... that occur at the technology’s post-adoption phases in retail supply chain (RSC) organizations. Design/methodology/approach The authors follow a grounded theory approach for theory building based on interviews with senior managers of 15 organizations positioned across multiple echelons in the RSC...

... circumstances is central to the conceptualization. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, grounded theory methodology is developed, gathering data from companies delivering to slums in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Field notes, documents and interviews led to conceptual categories for LMD...

... the approaches utilized by urban logistics service providers to overcome the issues resulting from urban density and complexity. The paper also identifies potential directions for future research based on the research findings. Design/methodology/approach – The study followed a grounded theory approach...

...Stephanie P Thomas; Karl B. Manrodt; Jacqueline K. Eastman Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how the history of a supply chain relationship impacts expectations concerning negotiation strategy use. Design/methodology/approach – Following a grounded theory approach...

... toward SSCO. Design/methodology/approach – The research relies on inductive, theory-building grounded theory and phenomenological data collection and interpretations in the wine industry. In-depth interviews were conducted over five years with 112 senior managers from 88 organizations in the global...

...Dan Flint; Britta Gammelgaard; Nikola Denk; Lutz Kaufmann; Craig R. Carter Purpose This study aims to examine the quality of the extant supply chain management (SCM) research which has utilized a grounded theory (GT) approach. The purpose of this research is to better understand the current state...

... of grounded theory (GT) methodology in supply chain contexts. Design/methodology/approach The paper argues for GT as an appropriate method for studying emerging supply chain phenomena using an inductive, holistic approach. Findings GT is positioned in a holistic framework of research methodologies...

... understanding the key management aspects involved. The paper also identifies some future research directions that are derived from this conceptual framework. Design/methodology/approach The study was exploratory and motivated by a grounded theory approach aimed at providing a conceptual framework...