Big data in purchasing and supply management: A research agenda
Journal article, 2021

This study aims to synthesize knowledge about big data (BD) in the area of purchasing and supply management (PSM) and to develop an agenda for future research. A systematic literature review approach was employed, and 65 articles were synthesized based on a classification for BD in PSM to identify research gaps and opportunities. Literature in this area is descriptive and conceptual in nature, and modeling methods are favored. BD applications were identified for supplier selection, supply risk management, and supply visibility. Based on the complexity of access and use of BD, we identify a need for contextualized theory-building studies.

purchasing and supply management

data analytics

Big data

research agenda

literature review

Author

Ala Pazirandeh Arvidsson

Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management

Patrik Jonsson

Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management

Riikka Kaipia

Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management

International Journal of Procurement Management

1753-8432 (ISSN) 1753-8440 (eISSN)

Vol. 14 2 185-212

Development of a Procurement Big Data software and method.

VINNOVA (2017-00977), 2017-01-01 -- 2019-01-01.

Areas of Advance

Transport

Subject Categories

Transport Systems and Logistics

Business Administration

Driving Forces

Innovation and entrepreneurship

DOI

10.1504/IJPM.2021.113490

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5/12/2021