A contextual explanation of Supply Chain Resilience

This briefing document reviews the main themes and key findings of the article "Towards a Critical Realism Synthesis of Configurational and Middle-Range Theorising" by Mohsin Malik and Imran Ali (2024). The article focuses on the application of configurational theorising and qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) in developing middle-range theories within the context of supply chain management, specifically supply chain resilience.

Main Themes:

1. Bridging the Gap Between General and Contextualised Theories: The authors argue that while established theories from organisational studies, such as resource-based view and dynamic capabilities, provide insights into competitive advantage, they often lack the nuance to capture the intricate network dynamics inherent in supply chains. This calls for the development of middl ...