Squaring circular supply chain management: A comprehensive overview of emerging themes and trends

Abstract

Circular supply chain management (CSCM) is the revolutionary integration of circular principles into supply chain management and the supply chain environment to achieve zero waste and outperform traditional supply chain sustainability models in advancing supply chain circularity. This study examines CSCM and the corresponding literature to highlight key research themes and trends. An advanced iteration of the Systematic Science Mapping analysis methodology has been designed and implemented with a Named Entity Recognition approach to extract relevant information from scientific articles. Key themes are revealed such as essential capabilities for circularity in the supply chain, circular business models, sustainable supplier selection and blockchain technology's role. The article gives insights into current research and identifies emerging trends in CSCM. This exploration aims to provide a nuanced understanding of CSCM's transformative power and shed light on its practical implications.