Vol. 2 No. 2 (2009): July - December

We have at least two important characteristics related to a good academic research: relevance and rigor. 

Relevance is frequently present in operations management research because our area is historically an applied field covering important aspects related to value added and productivity. Regarding this JOSCM issue, papers published in this issue present a clear promise of advanced practice with both orientations mentioned earlier. Their focus on IT-based operations and technology use as leverages for innovation also strengthen all these aspects. 

Methodological orientation of the papers follows multiple proposals, including survey, case study and math modeling. We may state that methodological rigor concerns are clearly identifiable in the papers present in this issue. 

Based on all these points, we are sure that the articles in this issue provides for our readers rich insights related to the integration of technology and operations management. 

Ely Laureano Paiva 
Editor-in-Chief