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Building Novel Supply Chain Theory Using “Metaphorical Imagination”

Stephens, Victoria; Matthews, Lee; Cornelissen, Joep; Rowlands, Hefin

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Authors

Victoria Stephens

Joep Cornelissen

Hefin Rowlands



Abstract

In this paper, we explore how supply chain theorists can engage with metaphorical imagination to develop supply chain theory. Our main purpose is to provide additional useful guidance on how scholars can approach the method of metaphoric transfer. To do this, we build on previous work on the metaphoric transfer method and develop the Metaphoric Transfer Pathways framework. The framework offers two novel approaches to working with metaphors that will help theorists to best leverage the theorizing potential of metaphors in their work. We also develop a set of evaluation criteria which can help scholars to choose which approach to metaphoric transfer to adopt and to maximise the productivity of metaphors used within their theorizing efforts. Our paper synthesises the existing literature on metaphorical imagination in a novel way to provide accessible guidance for those looking to work with metaphor and to maximize their contribution towards developing novel supply chain theory.

Citation

Stephens, V., Matthews, L., Cornelissen, J., & Rowlands, H. (2022). Building Novel Supply Chain Theory Using “Metaphorical Imagination”. Journal of Supply Chain Management, 58(1), 124-139. https://doi.org/10.1111/jscm.12257

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 8, 2021
Online Publication Date Jan 28, 2021
Publication Date 2022-01
Deposit Date Jan 12, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Supply Chain Management
Print ISSN 1523-2409
Electronic ISSN 1745-493X
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 58
Issue 1
Pages 124-139
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/jscm.12257
Keywords Marketing; Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous); Management Information Systems
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5223628
Publisher URL https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jscm.12257

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