China‐related POM research: a literature review and suggestions for future research
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 26 June 2007
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the stream of China‐related POM research over 25 years (1980‐2005) to determine trends in quantity, topical coverage, research contribution, and data sources.
Design/methodology/approach
From 31 POM‐relevant journals, 144 articles were identified and classified across the four parameters. The data was also segregated into three time periods to facilitate comparison and analysis. Descriptive statistics were then generated to identify trends.
Findings
China‐related POM research has grown rapidly in the past 25 years. The topical coverage has expanded from an initial focus on strategy and policy issues to include quality, technology, and logistics management topics. The focus of articles has matured from a base of descriptive articles to include a growing emphasis on novel applications of POM techniques and new frameworks. Finally, the data sources tapped for the growing body of China‐related POM research has trended toward case studies and survey data.
Originality/value
This paper is one of the first to examine a body of literature related to one of the world's fastest growing, large economies. Based upon the findings, several areas worthy of future research related to operational risk, environmental issues, supply chain management, cultural issues, product and process development, technology transfer, service operations, and research methodology are identified.
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Citation
Jiang, B., Frazier, G.V. and Heiser, D. (2007), "China‐related POM research: a literature review and suggestions for future research", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 27 No. 7, pp. 662-684. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443570710756947
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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