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Enhancing the Practical Relevance of SCM Research

SCM Research

Toffel’s (2016) article, Enhancing the Practical Relevance of Research , provides an insightful critique of the current state of operations (and supply chain) management research. Iconic developments such as the Toyota Production System emerged from the real-world challenges faced by these early scientists. Toffel, M.W.

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2016 SCM World University 100

SCM Research

This week, SCM World have published their “SCM World University 100” ranking, which aims to list the best business schools for supply chain talent worldwide. I am very pleased that Copenhagen Business School’s SCM program was selected as one of the top 10 programs in the EMEA region.

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Why Isn’t SCM Research More Relevant to SCM Practitioners?

SCM Research

“There’s a pervasive paradox in academia”, as Nobel (2016) writes in her recent article ( Why Isn’t Business Research More Relevant to Business Practitioners? ): “Research conducted at business schools often offers no obvious value to people who work in the world of business.” How can we be more relevant?

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Why Isn’t SCM Research More Relevant to SCM Practitioners?

SCM Research

“There’s a pervasive paradox in academia”, as Nobel (2016) writes in her recent article ( Why Isn’t Business Research More Relevant to Business Practitioners? ): “Research conducted at business schools often offers no obvious value to people who work in the world of business.” How can we be more relevant?

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Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. Date: 22-24 June, 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Venue: Austria Center Vienna, Austria. Organisation: SAPinsider.

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Kinexions Supply Chain Conference 2016 Keynote Speakers Promise to Rock the House

Kinaxis

by Teresa Chiykowski What do an SCM thought leader and a legendary lead guitarist have in common? This year, the Kinexions ’16 team is thrilled to welcome Kevin O’Marah , Chief Content Officer, SCM World and Don Felder , Lead Guitarist, The Eagles, as our day 1 and day 2 keynote presenters. Presenter: Kevin O’Marah.

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The p-value Debate Has Reached SCM Research

SCM Research

For example, too often research has been considered as “good” research, just because the p -value passed a specific threshold – also in the SCM discipline. A highly visible discussion is currently going on regarding the prevalent misuses of p -values. But the p -value is not an interpretation, it rather needs interpretation!

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