Chain and network science: A research framework

By S. Omta, Jacques H. Trienekens, G. Beers. 2001

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In this first article of the Journal on Chain and Network Science the base-line is set for a discussion on contents and scope of chain and network theory. Chain and network research is clustered into four main ‘streams’: Network theory, social capital theory, supply chain management and business economics and organizational theory. Furthermore a research agenda is formulated. The article ends with management implications of the different contributions to this first issue.

Subfields: Strategy and Management

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Citations in the corpus

• Big Data in Smart Farming – A review (2017, background): “networks are considered to be composed of the actors which vertically and horizontally work together to add value to customers (Christopher, 2005; Lazzarini et al., 2001; Omta et al., 2001).”
• A cold chain network for food exports to developing countries (2003, background): “It is important to consider the broader value-based concept of chain advanced by Omta et al. (2001”