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Conducting a Literature Review — The Example of Sustainability in Supply Chains

In: Research Methodologies in Supply Chain Management

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  • Stefan Seuring

    (Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg)

  • Martin Müller

    (Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg)

  • Magnus Westhaus

    (Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg)

  • Romy Morana

    (Technical University of Berlin)

Abstract

Summary Literature reviews are an essential part of all kinds of research. Their importance is frequently emphasized in introductory texts on research methodology as well as in methodological papers. The methodological basis for a literature review is usually a document analysis conducted as a content analysis. Therefore, criteria have to be chosen which allow the search for and the categorization of relevant literature. Such classification forms part of the structured analysis. Yet, not all aspects can be assessed this way, so conceptual research must also be a part of the research. Using the example of sustainability in supply chains, this paper offers insights on how a literature review might be conducted. This field provides and interesting example, as it is a young field of academic writing, so a total analysis of all relevant work published since 1990 is feasible. Qualitative issues as observed in literature on environmental and sustainability management as well as supply and supply chain management are used to identify criteria to review the literature.

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  • Stefan Seuring & Martin Müller & Magnus Westhaus & Romy Morana, 2005. "Conducting a Literature Review — The Example of Sustainability in Supply Chains," Springer Books, in: Herbert Kotzab & Stefan Seuring & Martin Müller & Gerald Reiner (ed.), Research Methodologies in Supply Chain Management, pages 91-106, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-7908-1636-5_7
    DOI: 10.1007/3-7908-1636-1_7
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    1. Naghshineh, Bardia & Carvalho, Helena, 2022. "The implications of additive manufacturing technology adoption for supply chain resilience: A systematic search and review," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 247(C).
    2. Govindan, Kannan & Kannan, Devika & Jørgensen, Thomas Ballegård & Nielsen, Tim Straarup, 2022. "Supply Chain 4.0 performance measurement: A systematic literature review, framework development, and empirical evidence," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 164(C).

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