A framework for pursuing research in logistics is proposed. The framework integrates the 3 stages of research process to provide a comprehensive, rigorous approach to logistics research. The framework is used to evaluate all logistics literature published to date in the Journal of Business Logistics to assess the current state of logistics research. Findings suggest that logistics researchers need to undertake more hypothesis testing studies to develop the logistics theory base, use other types of methodologies for greater breadth to the discipline and employ more rigorous methodologies for improving sensitivity in detecting findings. Based upon the framework and these findings, a set of tentative criteria for evaluating research in logistics is provided.