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A reverse logistics framework for circular supply chains

Abstract

This chapter presents results of a study investigating critical strategic aspects for achieving improved circular performance in the furniture supply chain. We propose a strategic framework for reverse logistics. Opportunities and challenges in achieving a circular supply chain for improved reuse, repair and refurbishment of materials are identified. A literature review on reverse logistics is carried out, together with an in-depth empirical case study of a furniture manufacturer. Critical aspects are discussed related to customers, partnerships and network, collection, sorting, disassembly, recovery, and enabling technologies. The chapter presents critical aspects of operations and business models that can enable or inhibit circularity as a value-creating system. Managers in the industry can use this framework to develop strategies for reverse logistics that support supply chain innovation.

Category

Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Client

  • Research Council of Norway (RCN) / 282012

Language

English

Author(s)

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Digital / Technology Management

Year

2021

Publisher

Edward Elgar Publishing

Book

Research Handbook of Innovation for a Circular Economy

ISBN

978 1 80037 308 2

Page(s)

98 - 109

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