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Conceptualizing a Research Paradigm for Multi‐Objective Modelling in Supply Chain Management
Author(s) -
Oral Muhittin,
Kettani Ossama
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of multi‐criteria decision analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.462
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1099-1360
pISSN - 1057-9214
DOI - 10.1002/mcda.1543
Subject(s) - supply chain , computer science , supply chain management , management science , process (computing) , paradigm shift , knowledge management , process management , sociology , epistemology , business , engineering , marketing , philosophy , operating system
The primary objective of this paper is to offer a particular research paradigm framework that takes into consideration ontological, epistemological, methodological and axiological assumptions for a more meaningful and comprehensive research activities while using multi‐objective modelling approach in supply chain management (SCM) studies. However, the emphasis will be more on the implications of four ontological level definitions for multi‐objective modelling in SCM research through a concept called ‘inclusiveness’. Such a particular research paradigm framework helps SCM researchers broaden their research problem definitions and enhance their multi‐objective modelling process. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.