Supply Chain and Circular Economy

Álvarez-Risco, Aldo; Del-Aguila-Arcentales, Shyla; Rosen, Marc A.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-94293-9_8

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“…Circular economy strategies, such as product-service systems, remanufacturing, and closed-loop supply chains, have been shown to generate new revenue streams, reduce costs, and enhance profitability (Hacco & Shu, 2002;Alvarez-Risco et al, 2021;Poponi et al, 2020;Popović & Radivojević, 2022;Liu & Qing, 2018;Kim et al, n.d.;Knošková, 2020;Weskamp et al, 2015;Giorgi et al, 2019;Ling & He, 2020;Wang et al, 2021;Hryhorak et al, 2021;Shahbazi & Jönbrink, 2020;Shi & Bian, 2009). These factors contribute to the research objective of exploring the drivers and motivations behind companies' adoption of circular economy strategies, as they highlight the potential economic benefits of embracing circular practices.…”

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Circular Economy Strategies in Practice: A Qualitative Examination of Industry Adaptation and Innovation

Supanut,

Maisak,

Ratchatakulpat

2024

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Objective: This study explores how companies across various industries are implementing circular economy strategies in practice, focusing on the drivers, practices, challenges, enablers, and outcomes of their efforts. Theoretical Framework: The study draws upon multiple theoretical perspectives, including the multi-level perspective on sustainability transitions, the resource-based view of the firm, and institutional theory, to understand the complex factors influencing the adoption and implementation of circular economy strategies. Method: A qualitative, multiple-case study design was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with key informants from 20-30 companies actively engaged in circular economy initiatives. Data were analyzed using a combination of deductive and inductive coding approaches, with member checking and peer debriefing used to enhance trustworthiness. Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that environmental sustainability concerns are the primary driver for companies adopting circular economy strategies, with regulatory pressures, competitive advantage, customer demands, and resource scarcity also playing significant roles. Companies are implementing a wide range of circular economy practices, including eco-design, circular business models, reverse logistics, and industrial symbiosis. Key challenges identified include lack of technical knowledge and skills, inadequate infrastructure and technology, and regulatory barriers, while enablers such as leadership commitment, collaboration and partnerships, and employee engagement are crucial for successful implementation. The study also highlights the positive outcomes of circular economy adoption, including environmental benefits, economic gains, innovation and competitive advantage, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. Research Implications: This study contributes to the theoretical development of the circular economy field and offers practical implications for managers and policymakers. Originality/Value: This study addresses the lack of comprehensive, cross-sectoral research on circular economy implementation in practice, providing valuable insights into the experiences of companies across different industries.

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Section: Related Variables Independent Variablesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Circular Economy Strategies in Practice: A Qualitative Examination of Industry Adaptation and Innovation

Supanut,

Maisak,

Ratchatakulpat

2024

RGSA

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Strategies to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use in Food Manufacturing

Grossmann,

Smetana,

Bakalis

2024

Annual Review of Food Science and Technology

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Our food production relies on the input of fossil fuels to create the high variety of different food products currently on the market. This reliance has caused challenges due to the inherent emissions generated by the combustion of fossil fuels and the dependence of many countries on only a small number of fossil fuel suppliers. This review aims to look at these challenges and discusses several mitigation strategies to reduce the usage of fossil fuels in the food processing part of the food value chain. In this specific step, there is substantial potential to change the type of energy that is used to transform the raw materials into an edible food matrix because the operations mainly include processes that rely often on natural gas for heating and electricity that is used for machine operation and cooling. Both energy sources can be replaced by clean and renewable alternatives, especially with alternative heating options such as geothermal heating and electrical boilers being installed and offered more frequently. However, short-term solutions like energy reduction through process optimization and the integration of smart sensors can also help to reduce the overall energy use in the short term. These strategies are outlined in this review along with in-depth analyses of the types of energy used in food processing, the available clean and renewable energy technologies that do not rely on fossil fuels, and the current hurdles and limitations. It becomes evident that most of the required technologies are already available on the market and that considerable investments are necessary to implement a comprehensive energy strategy that does not rely on fossil fuels in food manufacturing. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Food Science and Technology, Volume 15 is April 2024. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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Factors associated with citations of articles on circular economy in the Web of Science: modeling for main publishers

Minchón-Medina,

Timaná-Palacios,

Alvarez-Risco

et al. 2023

Front. Artif. Intell.

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IntroductionThe publication of articles on the circular economy has different associated factors to explain the citations registered in the Web of Science.MethodArticles from the publishers Elsevier, MDPI, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, and Springer Nature were evaluated.ResultsIt was expected that the older the article was, the more citations it had received, but this was not always the case. It was also recognized that there was a lower number of citations if the articles were too large or if they had too many references.DiscussionThis analysis helps to establish the factors that must be addressed in order to publish in journals that have a high citation rate. Conclusion: Based on speci?c articles and with speci?c references, it will be possible to increase the probability of citations.

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Supply Chain and Circular Economy

Cited by 3 publications

References 96 publications

Circular Economy Strategies in Practice: A Qualitative Examination of Industry Adaptation and Innovation

Circular Economy Strategies in Practice: A Qualitative Examination of Industry Adaptation and Innovation

Strategies to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use in Food Manufacturing

Factors associated with citations of articles on circular economy in the Web of Science: modeling for main publishers

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