Roles and actions of managers in circular supply chain implementation: A resource orchestration perspective

Asante, Richard; Agyemang, Martin; Faibil, Daniel; Osei‐Asibey, Dickson

doi:10.1016/j.spc.2021.11.028

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“…In Europe, they generate one-third of the total waste (Eurostat, 2018). Traditionally, these industries rely on a linear take-make-dispose logic, thus generating high pressure related to resource exploitation (Asante et al, 2022). Given the high recoverability of construction materials, there is a high potential for waste generated in demolitions to be revalued, and the design and implementation of CSCs have become an attractive investment for construction companies (Patrucco et al, 2020).…”

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Designing circular supply chains in start-up companies: evidence from Italian fashion and construction start-ups

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2023

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PurposeThe theory of complex adaptive systems (CASs) represents an interesting perspective to study the characteristics of circular supply chains (CSCs). In this regard, the current literature lacks evidence regarding coordination and integration mechanisms, characteristics of the environment and emerging system properties of CSCs. This paper aims to fill this gap and focuses on how and why companies design (i.e. configure and coordinate) their CSCs and what value these design choices help to create across different industries.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use a multiple case study approach and analyze data collected from a sample of five sustainable start-ups operating in the fashion and construction industries in Italy to better understand how these companies design (i.e. configure and coordinate) their CSCs.FindingsResults reveal that in the two industries under investigation, the design of CSCs built around open and closed–loop logic is triggered by the intention to solve a negative sustainability impact. The sustainability impact determines whether the value is restored within the same supply chain, in another, or inside or outside the same industry. Interestingly, start-ups appear to coordinate other CSC actors with three leading roles: (1) orchestrator, (2) integrated orchestrator and (3) circular manufacturer. The coordination role of the start-ups differs in each supply chain configuration based on the level of vertical integration of manufacturing activities.Originality/valueFrom a theoretical perspective, the authors' results expand previous supply chain management (SCM) literature by presenting an empirical analysis of the configuration and coordination of CSCs, and discussing the drivers for creating such circularity from a CAS perspective. From a managerial perspective, the authors offer a practical experience to entrepreneurs on how to transform circular and sustainable business model aspirations into CSC practices.

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Designing circular supply chains in start-up companies: evidence from Italian fashion and construction start-ups

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Patrucco

2023

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“…The Delphi method has been applied in several studies due to its ability to address complicated issues to its simplest form ( Fernandez-Brana et al, 2019 ; Kauko and Palmroos, 2014 ). The Delphi method is an empirical technique utilized to generate and established experts’ candid opinions on a specific subject based on their experience and understanding ( Asante et al, 2022 ; Gardas et al, 2018b ; Kauko and Palmroos, 2014 ; Zeh and Christalle, 2019 ). In addition, the Delphi method has been applied extensively in several studies to obtain expert opinions until there is a well-grounded and comprehensive consensus on selecting criteria, projects, attributes, solutions and policy directions ( Delbecq et al, 1975 ; Kim et al, 2013 ).…”

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Extended producer responsibility in developing economies: Assessment of promoting factors through retail electronic firms for sustainable e-waste management

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The adoption of the extended producers’ responsibility (EPR) principle as a mitigation strategy for e-waste management has gained impetus over the past few years. However, e-waste management in developing economies through retail electronic firms’ or producer responsibility organization is still inceptive. This study identified and analysed promoting factors of EPR principle adoption through retail electronic firms in the Ghanaian electronic industry. Through extant literature and stakeholders’ perspectives, 15 factors were identified as strategic and operational promoting factors, which were evaluated by experts. Subsequently, the grey Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory technique was used to analyse the data obtained. The outcome of the study suggests that operational factors have more influence than strategic factors to determine the adoption of the EPR principle. In addition, most of the important operational factors tend to be enabled by both push and pull measures by supply chain stakeholders. In the short term, adopting an advanced deposit recycling refund scheme tends to be the most effective elementary operational factor, which can push retailers to adopt the EPR principle. The significant pull elementary factors that need short-term attention include the opening up and creation of new market opportunities for e-companies as well as resilient and effective resources management. The study findings suggest that Ghana’s present policy framework is limited for the adoption of the EPR principle by retail electronic firms. The study contributes to identifying promoting factors for adoption of the EPR principle from the perspectives of both the external and internal stakeholders in the electronic industry with emphasis on push and pull strategy.

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“…These studies focused on the regional and municipal levels, and so the need to adapt the firm level‐oriented RO framework makes sense. In the third study, the relative relevance of all RO processes for transitioning into circular supply chains in the Ghanaian construction and demolition industry was examined (Asante et al, 2022). This study provides an excellent example of how GRO can be applied in different contexts, and researching the relative importance of different GRO processes in various empirical settings is an important future research area that highlights the usefulness of the aggregated and structured approach offered by the GRO framework.…”

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Green resource orchestration: A critical appraisal of the use of resource orchestration in environmental management research, and a research agenda for future study

Andersén

2023

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Resource orchestration (RO) is a strategic management framework that details various processes by which how firms structure, bundle, and leverage resources. This study reviews how RO has been considered in environmental management research. The review highlights some limitations on how RO has been used in studies on environmental management, and it also illustrates a lack of knowledge accumulation in the field. To realize the full potential of RO, the concept of green RO is developed. Green RO (GRO) is defined as a firm's capability to coordinate and manage the structuring of resources and the bundling and leveraging of capabilities to create economic value for the company while simultaneously creating environmental benefits. Three main research areas for GRO are described: GRO as an organizational or managerial meta‐capability, management of specific GRO processes, and the synchronization of several GRO processes.

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Roles and actions of managers in circular supply chain implementation: A resource orchestration perspective

Cited by 14 publications

References 165 publications

Designing circular supply chains in start-up companies: evidence from Italian fashion and construction start-ups

Designing circular supply chains in start-up companies: evidence from Italian fashion and construction start-ups

Extended producer responsibility in developing economies: Assessment of promoting factors through retail electronic firms for sustainable e-waste management

Green resource orchestration: A critical appraisal of the use of resource orchestration in environmental management research, and a research agenda for future study

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