Tracing the evolution of purchasing research: future trends and directions for purchasing practices

Mogre, R.; Lindgreen, A.; Hingley, M.

doi:10.1108/jbim-01-2016-0004

Tracing the evolution of purchasing research: future trends and directions for purchasing practices

Mogre, R.; Lindgreen, A.; Hingley, M.

Authors

Dr Riccardo Mogre riccardo.mogre@durham.ac.uk
Associate Professor

A. Lindgreen

M. Hingley

Abstract

Purpose This conceptual article details the evolution of purchasing research, and describes the increasing integration of purchasing with other strategic functions, in order to identify key trends in purchasing practices, together with their implications for purchasing research. Design/methodology/approach This study takes a conceptual approach and reviews prior literature to describe the field and predict future developments. Findings Purchasing is increasingly integrated with different business functions, such as strategy, marketing, decision making and supply chain management. Key real-world trends include sustainable and ethical purchasing, purchasing in the digital economy, supply chain risk management and public sector purchasing. These trends suggest both avenues for further research and specific methodologies to pursue them. Originality/value By providing a comprehensive overview of the trends in purchasing practice and research, this study offers unique insights, especially for researchers who seek to continue expanding the field.

Citation

Mogre, R., Lindgreen, A., & Hingley, M. (2017). Tracing the evolution of purchasing research: future trends and directions for purchasing practices. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 32(2), 251-257. https://doi.org/10.1108/jbim-01-2016-0004

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Jan 5, 2016
Online Publication Date	Mar 6, 2017
Publication Date	Mar 6, 2017
Deposit Date	Jan 8, 2016
Publicly Available Date	Jan 18, 2016
Journal	Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing
Print ISSN	0885-8624
Publisher	Emerald
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	32
Issue	2
Pages	251-257
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1108/jbim-01-2016-0004
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1392318

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