Aligning retail reverse logistics practice with circular economy values: an exploratory framework

Abstract

Although there is a growing body of literature concerning Circular Economy (CE), there is little, in terms of frameworks in the literature, which focuses on embedding CE values in consumer Retail Reverse Logistics (RRL) operations. The aim of this paper is to present a conceptual framework that supports the adoption of CE values within RRL operations. The framework is designed to assist both practitioners and academics in better understanding the key management aspects involved. The methodology adopts a mixed methods approach combining a desk-based research with rich empirical data from interviews with senior management practitioners and academics in the fields of CE and RRL. From this research, it was found that embedding CE values within RRL necessitates the adoption of a multi-faceted approach. The adoption of the framework will have an impact on practitioners by assisting them in moving towards a more restorative and less impactful approach to their RRL practices. The work is considered innovative and novel as this is the first time the empirical results that suggest a multi-dimensional approach embedding CE values in RRL operations are presented.

Unveiling the potentials of circular economy values in logistics and supply chain management

“…and 6) analysing parameters and decisions in the mathematical formulation. A similar exercise was also undertaken by Bernon et al (2018) who embedded CE values into retail reverse logistics; they also found evidence of where reverse logistics practices were aligned with CE principles but had not been recognised as such by organisations.…”

Circular Economy Framework in Recycling Company: Exploratory study

“…Reverse logistics is a process of transferring used material from the customer to the company to be reused as raw material for producing or recycling products. A previous study by Bernon et al [21] in studying reverse logistics found that there were economic and ecological benefits to the company, and this finding confirmed by Cespón's [22]. Cespón's research was carried out by prioritizing quantitative methods which aimed to test the theory and this made the reverse logistic understanding difficult to explain.…”

“…The implementation of the circular economy principle is carried out through the use of used materials as raw materials in producing products. Therefore, in addition to design thinking, the adoption of the circular economy can be done when the company is supported by a reverse logistics system [20,21]. Reverse logistics is a process of transferring used material from the customer to the company to be reused as raw material for producing or recycling products.…”

Implementasi Ekonomi Melingkar pada Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Hutan Mangrove

“…Sementara ekonomi melingkar adalah konsep perbaikan dan regenarasi yang mengatur minimal konsumsi terhadap sumberdaya yang digunakan utamanya pada jumlah sumberdaya yang memang terbatas [2][8] [9]. Ekonomi melingkar dapat diterapkan baik pada jenis material teknis maupun biologis, yang tujuannya adalah untuk menekan jumlah produk ataupun bagian produk yang berakhir di tempat pembuangan atau pembakaran [9] [11] [12].…”