THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN LOGISTICS RESEARCH

Craig R. Carter; Lisa M. Ellram; Wendy Tate

doi:10.1002/j.2158-1592.2007.tb00235.x

THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN LOGISTICS RESEARCH

Craig R. Carter, Lisa M. Ellram, Wendy Tate

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Abstract

This paper introduces and provides an overview of social network theory and social network analysis (SNA) and its potential applications to logistics and supply chain management research. It then provides an example of the use of SNA via the introduction of hypotheses related to informal and formal structure and influence within a social network. These hypotheses are tested within the context of the development and implementation of a complex reporting system that evolved as the result of warehousing safety and environmental concerns within an organization.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	137-168
Number of pages	32
Journal	Journal of Business Logistics
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2158-1592.2007.tb00235.x
State	Published - Mar 1 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Environmental Issues
Logistics/Distribution
Safety/Health Issues
Social Network Analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
Management Science and Operations Research

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