I intend to work in reverse supply chain specially in retail sector , searching for a scope in this area, some kind of gap where research can be done. Not from management but from computer prospective..
kindly go through following links
http://studenttheses.cbs.dk/bitstream/handle/10417/3858/francesco_cottini.pdf?sequence=1
https://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/ETD/Available/etd-042909-120746/unrestricted/huabai.pdf
Dear Karin,
In addition to the response by Prabhakar, you might also wish to look up the following publications focussed on narrowing the research agenda in reverse supply chain management and further includes references to other industries which is an important aspect when narrowing your research scope:
• Liao-Troth, S., Thomas, S. and Fawcett, S.E. (2012), “Twenty years of IJLM: evolution in research”, The International Journal of Logistics Management, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp.4-30.
• Sachan, A. and Datta, S. (2005), “Review of supply chain management research and logistics research”, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, Vol. 35, No. 9, pp. 664-705.
• Selviaridis, K. and Spring, M. (2007), “Third part logistics: a literature review and research agenda”, The International Journal of Logistics Management, Vol.18, No. 1, pp. 125-150.
• Pikington, A. and Chai, K-H. (2008) "Research themes, concepts and relationships: A study of International Journal of Service Industry Management (1990‐2005)", International Journal of Service Industry Management, Vol. 19 Iss: 1, pp.83 - 11
The first study listed by Liao-Troth et al (2012) is aimed at evaluating the research trends through limited to one journal, namely the ‘International Journal of Logistics Management (IJLM)’. Nevertheless, it is a good starting point. The study by Selviaridis and Spring (2007) might interest you further as it does include a summary (review) of the data analysis techniques in supply chain management (SCM) employed covering over 442 publications from 1993 to 2003, so it’s quite a good reference paper for your study.
The following study by Tibben-Lembke and Rogers (2002) is more specific to the ‘retail environment’ as the title indicates:
• Tibben-Lembke, R. S. and Rogers, D.S. (2002), “Differences between forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment”, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Vol. 7, No. 5, pp.271-282.
Some ‘computer’ or electronic related studies can also be found in the following:
• Lau, K.H. and Wang, Y. (2009), “Reverse logistics in the electronic industry of China: a case study”, Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, Vol. 14, pp. 447-465.
All the best with your research,
Nicholas
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