A reviewer's guide to the grounded theory methodology in logistics and supply chain management research

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Volumn 42, Issue 8, 2012, Pages 784-803

  Manuj, Ila ^a   Pohlen, Terrance L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS   (United States)

Author keywords

Distribution management; Grounded theory research; Guide for reviewers; Literature; Periodicals; Qualitative research; Research; Supply chain management

Indexed keywords

EID: 84868012696     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09600031211269758     Document Type: Review

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