Field research in operations and supply chain management
强调实地研究对运营与供应链管理理论生成的贡献，总结特刊论文，指出基于实地观察和深入理解运营现象有助于理论发展和实践进步。
Abstract This article highlights the contribution of field research to the generation of operations and supply chain management theory. We summarize the papers included in this special issue while emphasizing the value of research that offers rich descriptions of operating practices. The specific articles included in this volume illustrate how field based observations and a deep understanding of the operating phenomenon can benefit both the development of theory and the advancement of management practice.