Abstract
The evolution of science has intrigued countless scientists. Many philosophers hold that scientific evolution is linear and constantly adding to the overall body of knowledge. Thomas Kuhn changed this view. In his famous work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, he proposes a route to normal science. He explains that paradigm shifts are arduous and require long time periods to occur. Using qualitative research combined with a Kuhnian model, we explain the evolution of Supply Chain Management (SCM) from its origins. Some authors have traced SCM evolution with a focus on chronological and linear order. This paper brings a new approach using Kuhnian elements to explain how SCM has matured to its present form. This broad picture manifests the strenuous path of SCM’s evolution and helps to explain how it is close to becoming a normal science.DOI: 10.12660/joscmv7n2p59-74URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.12660/joscmv7n2p59-74
Highlights
What is supply chain management science? Is it a science? How has it come to be so? What path has it followed? To understand the perspective of supply chain management as a science, one must first trace its progress to what is more popularly known as supply chain management
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, he proposes a route to normal science
Using qualitative research combined with a Kuhnian model, we explain the evolution of Supply Chain Management (SCM) from its origins
Summary
What is supply chain management science? Is it a science? How has it come to be so? What path has it followed? To understand the perspective of supply chain management as a science, one must first trace its progress to what is more popularly known as supply chain management. This study seeks to identify the past and ongoing evolution of SCM using a Kuhnian approach to fill that gap To this end, we apply an historical narrative combined with Kuhn-based models to understand the route of SCM toward normal science. We apply an historical narrative combined with Kuhn-based models to understand the route of SCM toward normal science This approach helps in understanding the evolution of SCM, and why it is becoming a new social science by asking the question: Is Supply Chain Management a new consensus “science”? The research combines a qualitative historical account using Kuhn’s model to evaluate a knowledge domain to answer the question We offer conclusions and show where SCM stands today in this context
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
