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Supply chain operations for a circular economy

Year: 2018

Type: editorial

Abstract: This editorial piece introduces the aim and content of the special issue on Supply Chain Operations for a Circular Economy. We initially provide an overview of the special issue themes and related inter-disciplinary topics. A summary of the accepted papers is presented in terms of the specific topics they address and their main contributions to the domain of supply chain operations. The discussions illustrate a breadth of theoretical perspectives and practical approaches considered by the academic community in addressing real world phenomena related to this special issue. The editorial piece concludes by identifying future research directions that seek to develop knowledge and understanding about circular economy operations, principles, praxis and theoretical advances.

Source: Production Planning & Control

DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2018.1449267

Authors: Luciano Batista, Michael Bourlakis, Yang Liu, Palie Smart, Amrik Sohal

Institutions: University of Northampton, Cranfield University, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, Monash University

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2800988685

Cites: 12

Cited by: 149

Related to: 10