Data Science, Predictive Analytics, and Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform Supply Chain Design and Management
探讨供应链管理与数据科学、预测分析和大数据（DPB）交叉领域的研究机遇，定义相关概念，提出研究问题，并呼吁培养具备领域知识和量化技能的供应链数据科学家。
We illuminate the myriad of opportunities for research where supply chain management ( SCM ) intersects with data science, predictive analytics, and big data, collectively referred to as DPB . We show that these terms are not only becoming popular but are also relevant to supply chain research and education. Data science requires both domain knowledge and a broad set of quantitative skills, but there is a dearth of literature on the topic and many questions. We call for research on skills that are needed by SCM data scientists and discuss how such skills and domain knowledge affect the effectiveness of an SCM data scientist. Such knowledge is crucial to develop future supply chain leaders. We propose definitions of data science and predictive analytics as applied to SCM . We examine possible applications of DPB in practice and provide examples of research questions from these applications, as well as examples of research questions employing DPB that stem from management theories. Finally, we propose specific steps interested researchers can take to respond to our call for research on the intersection of SCM and DPB .