How Transdisciplinarity Can Help to Improve Operations Research on Sustainable Supply Chains-A Transdisciplinary Modeling Framework

Autor:	Christian Nuss, Dennis Stindt, Ramin Sahamie, Axel Tuma
Rok vydání:	2016
Předmět:	Value (ethics) Decision support system 021103 operations research Operations research media_common.quotation_subject Supply chain 05 social sciences 0211 other engineering and technologies Context (language use) 02 engineering and technology Management Science and Operations Research Conceptual framework Transdisciplinarity 0502 economics and business Sustainability ddc:330 Business Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) Quality (business) Business 050203 business & management media_common
Zdroj:	Journal of Business Logistics. 37:113-131
ISSN:	0735-3766
DOI:	10.1111/jbl.12127
Popis:	We present a transdisciplinary modeling framework that enhances collaborative research on sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). Decision support concerning such systems is commonly provided using operations research (OR) methodologies. The quality of respective models depends on the appropriateness of both mathematical representation of the focal system and data input. Concerning this matter, OR faces severe criticism as groundwork is commonly neglected. This results in a lack of holistic understanding and in insufficient modeling of real-world problems. Crucial characteristics of the underlying system are often over simplified due to single-discipline assessments. Particularly, in the context of complex sustainability challenges, multiple nonacademic competencies and expertise are required. Although latest research indicates that collaborative research settings are highly beneficial regarding SSCM, a dearth of integration between disciplines exists. Therefore, we develop a conceptual framework that helps to overcome these shortcomings based on the paradigm of transdisciplinary research (TDR), which needs substantiation to enhance collaboration and to ensure applicability. Accordingly, we propose appropriate methodologies for each step within the framework. Overall, the framework enables holistic analysis of a focal system by providing a sound approach for SSCM-oriented TDR projects. The value of the framework is eventually demonstrated by two cases that deal with SSCM issues.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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