Rezension: Dominik Schrage & Markus R. Friederici (Hrsg.) (2008). Zwischen Methodenpluralismus und Datenhandel. Zur Soziologie der kommerziellen Konsumforschung. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften; ISBN 978-3-531-15470-1;

Die Beiträge in dem Sammelband "Zwischen Methodenpluralismus und Datenhandel" diskutieren die Rolle der kommerziellen Konsumforschung aus soziologischer Sicht. Dabei stehen nach einer einleitenden Diskussion zur Situierung der kommerziellen Konsumforschung Fragen zum Methodenpluralismus und zum Handel mit Daten im Zentrum der Betrachtung. Neben der Validität als Prestigewert der kommerziellen Konsumforschung werden Transfers zwischen akademischer und kommerzieller Forschung anhand von praktischen Beispielen und einer umfassenden empirischen Untersuchung erläutert. Die Rolle des Internet in der Konsumforschung wird anhand des personalisierten Massenkonsums und der Transparenz von Märkten thematisiert

Applying the Delphi method to determine best practices for outsourcing logistics in disaster relief

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine best practices of aid agencies for outsourcing logistics tocommercial logistics service providers (LSPs) in disaster relief. Moreover, it evaluates the application of the Delphi method for research in humanitarian logistics. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on a two-round Delphi study with 31 experts from aid agencies and a complementary full-day focus group with 12 experts from aid agencies and LSPs. Findings: The study revealed 12 best practices for outsourcing logistics in disaster relief and a compilation of more than 100 activities for putting these practices into action. Experts consider a proper balance between efficiency and compliance, a detailed contract and a detailed service request most important. Additionally, the Delphi method was found to be a promising technique for research on humanitarian logistics. Research limitations/implications: By critically examining the Delphi method, this study establishes the basis for a wider application of the technique in the field of humanitarian logistics. Furthermore, it can help to prioritize future research as the ranking of practices reflects the priorities of practitioners. Practical implications: The paper provides guidance to practitioners at aid agencies in charge ofoutsourcing logistics. Originality/value: This research is one of the first in the field of humanitarian logistics to apply the Delphi method. Moreover, it addresses the lack of literature dealing with approaches for building successful cross-sectoral partnerships

Review: Dominik Schrage & Markus R. Friederici (Hrsg.) (2008). Zwischen Methodenpluralismus und Datenhandel. Zur Soziologie der kommerziellen Konsumforschung

The focus of the papers in the edited volume "Between Methodological Pluralism and Data Trading" is on the role of commercial consumption research from a sociological point of view. After an introduction about the importance of commercial consumption research, crucial questions of methodological pluralism and data trading are discussed. Alongside the identification of validity as a marker of prestige in commercial consumption research, the transfer between academic and commercial research is outlined with practical examples and a comprehensive empirical study. The importance of the Internet in consumption research is discussed with reference to personalized mass consumption and the transparency of markets. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1002209El centro de atención de los trabajos del volumen editado "Entre el pluralismo metodológico y la comercialización de datos" es el papel de la investigación comercial del consumo desde un punto de vista sociológico. Después de una introducción sobre la importancia de la investigación comercial del consumo, se discuten cuestiones cruciales del pluralismo metodológico y comercialización de datos. Junto a la identificación de la validez como marcador del prestigio en la investigación comercial de consumo se describe con ejemplos prácticos y un estudio empírico exhaustivo, la transferencia entre la investigación académica y la investigación comercial. Se discute la importancia de Internet en la investigación de consumo con referencia al personalizado consumo de masas y la transparencia de los mercados. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1002209Die Beiträge in dem Sammelband "Zwischen Methodenpluralismus und Datenhandel" diskutieren die Rolle der kommerziellen Konsumforschung aus soziologischer Sicht. Dabei stehen nach einer einleitenden Diskussion zur Situierung der kommerziellen Konsumforschung Fragen zum Methodenpluralismus und zum Handel mit Daten im Zentrum der Betrachtung. Neben der Validität als Prestigewert der kommerziellen Konsumforschung werden Transfers zwischen akademischer und kommerzieller Forschung anhand von praktischen Beispielen und einer umfassenden empirischen Untersuchung erläutert. Die Rolle des Internet in der Konsumforschung wird anhand des personalisierten Massenkonsums und der Transparenz von Märkten thematisiert. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs100220

Applying the Delphi method to determine best practices for outsourcing logistics in disaster relief

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine best practices of aid agencies for outsourcing logistics to commercial logistics service providers (LSPs) in disaster relief. Moreover, it evaluates the application of the Delphi method for research in humanitarian logistics. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a two-round Delphi study with 31 experts from aid agencies and a complementary full-day focus group with 12 experts from aid agencies and LSPs. Findings The study revealed 12 best practices for outsourcing logistics in disaster relief and a compilation of more than 100 activities for putting these practices into action. Experts consider a proper balance between efficiency and compliance, a detailed contract and a detailed service request most important. Additionally, the Delphi method was found to be a promising technique for research on humanitarian logistics. Research limitations/implications By critically examining the Delphi method, this study establishes the basis for a wider application of the technique in the field of humanitarian logistics. Furthermore, it can help to prioritize future research as the ranking of practices reflects the priorities of practitioners. Practical implications The paper provides guidance to practitioners at aid agencies in charge of outsourcing logistics. Originality/value This research is one of the first in the field of humanitarian logistics to apply the Delphi method. Moreover, it addresses the lack of literature dealing with approaches for building successful cross-sectoral partnerships.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe