For my research work I have identified the following variables; Supply chain management practices, organisation performance and level of information sharing with trading partners.
Am using agro dealers and my variables are based on
You should have in mind that the main reasons and purpose of research is to solve a problem and serve the society, therefore, it should be empirical and verifiable. Having said that, I think you should use both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Method. The source of data should also be both primary and secondary source of information.
The four strategic planning steps for SMEs are: network op-timization by designing the least cost network focusing on customer demand; network simulation by testing alternative models to predict supply chain behavior; policy optimization by developing the best operating rules; and robust-ness designing by anticipating unforeseen circumstances and possibilities.
The strategic supply chain planning in SME is considered the responsibility of top management or of the owner and is
done only for short term. Planning processes vary among SMEs with respect to a few key variables: past success, planning efforts, current operating results, top management
or owner’s attitude, values, aspirations and desires towards change.
if you are talking about financial supply chain management. you can use secondary data and panel data estimation techniques.
If you are taking about supply chain management with respect to production and logistic management , you can use Cross Sectional data estimation techniques
please check:
Li, S., Ragu-Nathan, B., Ragu-Nathan, T. S., & Rao, S. S. (2006). The impact of supply chain management practices on competitive advantage and organizational performance. Omega, 34(2), 107-124.
Zhou, H., & Benton Jr, W. C. (2007). Supply chain practice and information sharing. Journal of Operations management, 25(6), 1348-1365.
Chimodzi, this is a relevant and interesting topic to investigate. Although various models and frameworks apply, you may find the following articles useful and/or adaptable for what you are interested in:
Luo, J., Ji, C., Qiu, C., & Jia, F. (2018). Agri-food supply chain management: Bibliometric and content analyses. Sustainability, 10(5), 1573.
García-Álvarez de Perea, J., Ramírez-García, C., & Cubo-Molina, D. (2019). Internationalization business models and patterns of SMEs and MNEs: A qualitative multi-case study in the agrifood sector. Sustainability, 11(10), 2755.
Lee, H. L., & Billington, C. (1995). The evolution of supply-chain-management models and practice at Hewlett-Packard. Interfaces, 25(5), 42-63.
Bordonaba‐Juste, V., & Cambra‐Fierro, J. J. (2009). Managing supply chain in the context of SMEs: a collaborative and customized partnership with the suppliers as the key for success. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal.
All the best with your study.
@Mendy thank you. Very helpful articles for upcoming researchers like me
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