In support of open-loop supply chains: Expanding the scope of environmental sustainability in reverse supply chains

Kalverkamp, Matthias; Young, Steven B.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.006

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“…To ensure sustainable industrial development, it is important to understand the interdependencies between industry and the environment, economy, and society (Rajesh and Rajendran, 2020; Rajesh, 2020; van Loon and van Wassenhove, 2018; Zhu, 2016). Of these three major areas of impact (environmental, social, and economic), environmental issues have recently received more attention by practitioners and researchers (Acquaye et al, 2018; Caniato, Caridi, Crippa, & Moretto, 2012; Ding, Zhao, An, & Tang, 2016; Kalverkamp & Young, 2019; Koberg & Longoni, 2019). New concepts in business strategy development such as circular economy (CE) practices (Geissdoerfer, Savaget, Bocken, & Hultink, 2017; Lozowski, 2018) and industry 4.0 (Ding, 2018; Moktadir et al, 2018) have become increasingly popular in developed countries due to their positive impact on the environment.…”

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Critical success factors for a circular economy: Implications for business strategy and the environment

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Eco-efficiency and resource optimization for business strategy and the environment can be achieved by the circular economy (CE) practices in supply chains (SCs). The leather industry is a significant industrial contributor to the economic growth of some countries, but at the same time, it leads to tremendous environmental pollution. This research focuses on the identification and evaluation of critical success factors (CSFs) needed in the business strategy development of CE practices as well as to minimize environmental pollution in leather industry SCs. The CSFs are identified via a comprehensive literature review and are validated by experts' opinions. The validated CSFs are further analyzed using the best-worst method (BWM) and the decisionmaking trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL). The BWM is used to identify the weights of the CSFs, and DEMATEL is used to determine the cause-effect relationship between the CSFs. The findings show that "leadership and top management commitment" is the most important CSF. Six CSFs are classified as causal towards CE practices: "leadership and top management commitment," "strong legislation towards CE practices," "ecological scarcity of resources," "knowledge of CE practices," "funding support for R&D from the government," and "competitor pressure on CE practices." The findings of this study can help managers in the leather industry implement CE practices in their existing SCs to minimize waste.

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“…After, we analyzed the selected papers in full-text, and finally, we chose a group of documents to include since they described examples of R/R in the industrial environment. These four steps are detailed in the following subsections and based on the approaches [15][16][17] described. In addition to this, we also adopted the PRISMA guidelines [17].…”

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“…The remanufacturing "prolong use of returned used components-so-called "cores"-that undergo a manufacturing-like process of disassembly, cleaning, part replacement, assembly and testing including quality controls to provide a "good as new" product" [15] or, in other words, "entails processes to return an existing system to at least Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) functional specifications with warranty" [16], whereas, the refurbishment, "refers to actions that are performed near the end of life in order to return a system to its functional state and achieve a performance higher than OEM functional requirement, and integrates partial replacement, reconditioning and partial redesigning" [7].…”

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A Systematic Review on Life Extension Strategies in Industry: The Case of Remanufacturing and Refurbishment

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Gonçalves

2021

Electronics

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Several factors have led to an increase in the focus on sustainable development. In this context, the concept of Circular Economy (CE) has gained tremendous momentum in research and implementation. Fitted into CE’s concept, the Life Extension Strategies (LES) have been popular among industrial practitioners, regulators, policymakers, and academics from different industries due to the several benefits of these strategies. The general scope of this study is to approach LES within the industrial environment. The main goal is to understand how Remanufacturing and Refurbishment (R/R) strategies have been applied in different industry types. To achieve this goal, we carried out a systematic literature review whereby we captured some examples of R/R applications that demonstrate the potential of application to various industries (e.g., aerospace/aeronautics, energy power, and automotive industries) and equipment types (e.g., nuclear reactor, hydropower plant, and turbine blades). We also described some strategies to implement LES (e.g., economic analysis and life cycle assessment) and the different impacts achieved or expected (life extension, cost-saving, and efficiency enhancement). Moreover, we discussed three specific points concerning R/R application, the LES categorization, and the inexistence of a multi-dimensional framework to LES. Finally, we provided a set of systematized information about R/R.

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“…Stating that supply chain research mainly focuses on closed loops, Kalverkamp and Young (2019) Under the economic benefits of previous circular economy studies, Tseng et al (2020) emphasized that resource utilization optimizes resource and environmental sustainability within the closed-loop system, especially by minimizing waste, emissions, energy leakage, and resource input. The authors examined the effects of a multi-level supply chain system on circular economy diffusion effects using the lifecycle assessment tool.…”

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A novel hybrid network optimization model for printed circuit boards recycling: a circular economy perspective

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Arioz

2021

Clean Techn Environ Policy

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Due to the rapid advances in technology, increasing consumption rates and continuously released new products lead to shorter product life cycles, putting the sustainability issue under the spotlight. This, in turn, creates an unmanageable amount of waste that needs immediate care. Electrical and electronic equipment is one of the major contributors to this waste given that millions of metric tons of electronic waste are generated across the world each year, and only an insignificant percentage of which is recycled. The recycling of printed circuit boards, which accounts for considerable monetary value in waste electrical and electronic equipment has long been ignored due to the serious challenges in collection, dismantling, and recycling processes. In this study, the open-loop and closed-loop supply chain involving circular economy objectives is designed in order to increase the recyclability of valuable metals including gold, silver, copper, and palladium. In this regard, a mixed-integer linear programming model is developed that aims at maximizing the profit from the flow in the supply chain network. The model was tested with actual data obtained from a printed circuit board firm in Turkey that aimed optimal distribution in its supply chain. The results reveal that the product/material flows, which have an impact on the revenues, were among the most important factors affecting profitability. Considering the circular economy objectives, the revenue obtained in the hybrid open-loop and closedloop supply chain is predominantly provided by the reuse and repair activities. In addition, the boundaries of the proposed model are tested with sensitivity analyses and the results are discussed extensively with conclusions on managerial implications.

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In support of open-loop supply chains: Expanding the scope of environmental sustainability in reverse supply chains

Cited by 41 publications

References 52 publications

Critical success factors for a circular economy: Implications for business strategy and the environment

Critical success factors for a circular economy: Implications for business strategy and the environment

A Systematic Review on Life Extension Strategies in Industry: The Case of Remanufacturing and Refurbishment

A novel hybrid network optimization model for printed circuit boards recycling: a circular economy perspective

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