Putting the Theory of Practice into Practice: A Stimulating Methodological Framework for Research in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM)

METTRE LA THÉORIE DE LA PRATIQUE EN PRATIQUE: UN CADRE MÉTHODOLOGIQUE STIMULANT POUR LA RECHERCHE EN LOGISTIQUE ET SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM)

Raphaël Lissillour (), François Fulconis () and Gilles Paché
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Raphaël Lissillour: IPAG Business School, IPAG Lab - IPAG Lab - IPAG Business School
François Fulconis: AU - Avignon Université, •JPEG - Laboratoire des sciences Juridiques, Politique, Economiques et de Gestion - AU - Avignon Université
Gilles Paché: CERGAM - Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - UTLN - Université de Toulon, AMU - Aix Marseille Université

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Abstract: The article seeks to respond to recent calls for methodological diversification within logistics and SCM by proposing a methodology for future studies based on the principles of practice theory. One of the merits of practice theory lies in the idea that social relations and processes tend to settle into two main forms: in bodies (habitus) and in things (field and capital). Furthermore, by emphasizing practices as vectors of power and domination, practice theory can broaden conceptualizations of the supply chain to include actors who have previously been overlooked. Within the framework of practice theory, researchers are required to study practices through the dual lens of dispositional logics and the logics of position and positioning, which give practices their shape, meaning, and social efficacy. The authors begin by presenting the main methodological challenges associated with applying practice theory in the field of logistics and SCM. They then propose a methodological approach for capturing and interpreting the practices of logistics actors, as well as the habitus, field, and capitals at play.

Keywords: Practice theory; Supply chain management; Power; Methodology; Supply chain; Bourdieu; Théorie de la pratique; Management de la chaîne logistique; Pouvoir; Méthodologie; Chaîne logistique (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-05-18
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Published in 14es Rencontres de l’AIRL-SCM - Association Internationale de la Recherche en Logistique et Supply Chain Management, IAE - Université Clermont-Auvergne (UCA), May 2022, Clermont-Ferrand, France

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