Circular procurement: A systematic literature review

Xu, Linqi; Jia, Fu; Yan, Fangxu; Chen, Lujie

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132845

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“…The assistance offered by regulatory bodies to enable the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in CP is essential [101]. Similarly, the pressure put by suppliers and customers and other supply chain partners can force the firm to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies in its CP [10,94]. For instance, if a sizable portion of firms in a certain sector decide to invest in cutting-edge technologies in their operations, it is eventually expected that all firms will implement the new technology.…”

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The Nexus of Industry 4.0 and Circular Procurement: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

Rejeb

Appolloni

2022

Sustainability

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In the wake of Industry 4.0, circular supply chain management has undergone radical transformations. Organizations have been able to boost their efficiency thanks to incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies such as big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), blockchain, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, etc., into various supply chain functions. Since circular procurement (CP) is an essential part of circular supply chain management, it can provide fresh chances for organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. With the support of Industry 4.0 technologies, CP can provide extra opportunities for accelerating the shift to the circular economy. Although research into the intersection of procurement and Industry 4.0 continues to advance, no review study has examined the implications of Industry 4.0 in CP. Therefore, this research aims to address this knowledge gap by systematically reviewing the existing literature about the applications of Industry 4.0 technologies in CP. A total of 89 journal articles were selected from Scopus and Web of Science databases to identify the themes discussed and set an agenda for future research. A conceptual framework is also developed to evaluate the antecedents, enablers, and performance outcomes of Industry-4.0-enabled CP. Finally, the review concludes by highlighting the theoretical and practical implications.

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“…As a result, CP can contribute to achieving zero waste by fostering reuse, reduce, recycle, remanufacture, and repair activities. This CE practice also seeks to revitalize materials and create new industrial relationships across various supply chains [6,9,10].…”

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The Nexus of Industry 4.0 and Circular Procurement: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

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Appolloni

2022

Sustainability

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“…Such collaborations can be focal company-driven, generated from joint initiatives with customers or suppliers, or involve multiple supply chain stakeholders (e.g. Xu et al, 2022). In some cases, they can even consist of industrial symbiosis partnerships (e.g.…”

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

Ciccullo

Pero

Patrucco

2023

IJLM

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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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“…In the past ten years, an increasing number of academic and grey literature has sprung, focusing on CPP and highlighting barriers and opportunities in European countries such as Finland or Spain (Alhola et al , 2019; Fuertes Giné et al , 2022). Several reviews of green, sustainable and circular procurement have also been published, with a main focus of analysing private and public sectors (Xu et al , 2022) and offering more effective approaches and tools (Sönnichsen and Clement, 2020). Several case studies have been conducted as well (Huulgaard et al , 2022; Kristensen et al , 2021).…”

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How to increase the uptake of circular public procurement? Lessons learned from local authorities in Sweden

Hunka,

Vanacore,

Mellquist

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JOPP

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Purpose Circular procurement is assumed to foster innovation and influence demand for and supply of goods through criteria setting and dialogue with suppliers. However, even in countries placed at the forefront of sustainability practices such as Sweden, examples of procurement that can truly be considered to be circular are rare. This paper aims to examine circular public procurement practices in a selection of Swedish municipalities and regions through the lens of the Advocacy Coalition Framework. The authors propose a categorisation of municipalities by circular procurement uptake and identify factors that support the acceleration of the circular transition in Sweden. Design/methodology/approach Using the key informant approach, the authors conducted semi-structured interviews with employees of seven municipalities, one region and one external procurement agency, as well as seven suppliers of various sizes. The authors also analysed procurement documents received from municipalities. Participating organisations represented a variety of Swedish local government structures and local conditions. Findings The authors proposed a categorisation of circular procurement uptake. Notably, beginners differ from leaders in circular procurement, most importantly by the level of flexibility policy brokers have within their organisations and by policy brokers’ ability to accommodate changes that materialise between existing organisational structures and set routines. Social implications The fragmented uptake of circular procurement poses a challenge for local businesses interested in implementing circular business models. It also both highlights and exacerbates inequalities in access to resources between sparsely populated, rural municipalities and more urbanised areas. Originality/value Despite existing national government guidelines for the circular economy transition in Sweden, circular procurement is not fully realised at the local level. In this paper, the authors examine the Swedish experience with circular procurement and propose several steps to improve the uptake of circular procurement by the public authorities. The authors' findings concerning the role of policy brokers may well be generalised to similar socio-cultural contexts.

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Circular procurement: A systematic literature review

Cited by 26 publications

References 95 publications

The Nexus of Industry 4.0 and Circular Procurement: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

The Nexus of Industry 4.0 and Circular Procurement: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

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

How to increase the uptake of circular public procurement? Lessons learned from local authorities in Sweden

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