scholarly journals Influence of Inter-Firm Network Relationships on Circular Economy Eco-Innovation Adoption

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7607
Author(s):  
Shyaam Ramkumar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Innovation Adoption ◽  
Historical Case Study ◽  
Historical Case ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Land Rover ◽  
Firm Networks

Research has shown that inter-firm networks and relationships play a key role in innovation adoption; however, these concepts have not specifically been applied to study their role in the adoption of circular economy eco-innovations. This paper considers whether the embedded relationships within inter-firm networks also influence circular economy eco-innovation adoption. Using a historical case study of the REALCAR closed-loop recycling initiative, by Jaguar Land Rover, from 2013 to 2017, the paper conducted qualitative interviews to reconstruct the structure and nature of the relationships between Jaguar Land Rover and its suppliers. This was complemented with a network regression analysis to determine the influence of these relationships on the adoption and implementation decisions of the closed-loop recycling process by the suppliers of Jaguar Land Rover. The results show that Jaguar Land Rover’s relationship as a key customer, facilitation of knowledge sharing among peer suppliers, and resistance from suppliers impacted by changing supply chain relationships played a role in the adoption decisions and adoption timeframe of the REALCAR closed-loop recycling innovation. This has implications for companies and supply chains to consider leveraging the inter-firm relationships embedded in their supply chain networks to accelerate the adoption of circular economy eco-innovations.

Value supply chains at the base of the pyramid: studies of past and present textile networks

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Prasad ◽  
James Jaffe ◽  
Kuntal Bhattacharyya ◽  
Jasmine Tata ◽  
Donna Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structuration Theory ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Historical Case Study ◽  
Base Of The Pyramid ◽  
Historical Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Networks

Purpose Billions of entrepreneurs at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) operate as small-scale producers within multi-tiered supply chain networks. Unfortunately, a majority of these entrepreneurs are simply unable to derive sufficient value from the network and are vulnerable to disasters and poverty. The purpose of this paper is to develop a typology that examines dynamic and triadic power relationships in order to create value chains for BoP producers. Design/methodology/approach This paper builds upon the available literature and a relevant historical case study to develop a typology. The validity of the typology is ascertained by examining and comparing two current BoP silk weaver communities in India. Findings The typology captures essential environmental variables and relates them to mediated and non-mediated forms of power which, in turn, shape the value derived from the supply chain network. Practical implications The typology provides specific recommendations for BoP producers, such as the formation of cooperatives, engaging in political unionization and ensuring that their social networks expand beyond local communities. Originality/value The typology brings together structuration theory and power and provides a framework for understanding supply value. This typology is generalizable to dynamic multi-tiered supply chain networks.

Examining the role of dynamic remanufacturing capability on supply chain resilience in circular economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 863-885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag ◽  
Shivam Gupta ◽  
Cyril Foropon
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Resilience ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Control Orientation ◽  
Technical Factors ◽  
Market Factors

PurposeWorldwide, facing increasing resources pressure, more and more manufacturing firms aim to circular economy (CE), which is a system characterized by the application of remanufacturing principles and adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the function of remanufacturing capability in influencing supply chain resilience in supply chain networks under the moderating effects of both flexible orientation and control orientation.Design/methodology/approachData were gathered through a survey performed online in South Africa, and 150 participants completed the survey. Participants were mainly industry professionals holding senior administrative positions.FindingsResults indicate that market factors, management factors and technical factors positively influence dynamic remanufacturing capability (DRC). More specifically, on one hand, market factors strongly influence DRC, whereas, on the other hand, both management and technical factors influence at lower level DRC. DRC has a positive influence on supply chain resilience. Flexible orientation is found to positively moderate the effect of DRC on supply chain resilience, whereas control orientation does not exert any moderating effect on DRC and supply chain resilience.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies that explore research gaps between current vs desired remanufacturing capability requirements to achieve sustainability goals in CE.

An optimization model for traceable closed-loop supply chain networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 673-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Hajipour ◽  
Madjid Tavana ◽  
Debora Di Caprio ◽  
Majid Akhgar ◽  
Yasaman Jabbari
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Optimization Model ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Closed Loop Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Networks

LMI-Based H ∞ Control for Dual-Channel E-Commerce CLSC Networks and its Bullwhip Effect

2015 ◽  
Vol 734 ◽  
pp. 216-219
Author(s):  
Hai Feng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Bullwhip Effect ◽  
Linear Matrix ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Dual Channel ◽  
Linear Matrix Inequality Approach ◽  
Internet Channel ◽  
Effective Integration

Through the effective integration of the traditional channel and Internet channel, Dual-channel E-commerce is so important in the supply chain. In this paper, a state space dynamic model of a Dual-channel E-commerce closed-loop supply chain networks is established, which includes the manufacturer, the distributor, the consumer and the reverse logistics including the remanufacturing and the gratuitous return. An l2 norm of the model’s transfer function is described as a method to quantify the bullwhip effect. In order to minimize of the up bound of the bullwhip effect, the linear matrix inequality approach is applied to design H∞ control strategy under the uncertain conditions. A simulation number example indicates the proposed algorithm is effective and feasible.

Optimal design of closed-loop supply chain networks with multifunctional nodes

2015 ◽  
Vol 80 ◽  
pp. 73-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalini A. Kalaitzidou ◽  
Pantelis Longinidis ◽  
Michael C. Georgiadis
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Closed Loop Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Networks

Design of Closed Loop Supply Chain Networks

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subramanian Pazhani ◽  
A. Ravi Ravindran
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Network Design ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
The United States ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Closed Loop Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Optimal Network Design ◽  
Optimal Network

Given the importance of operating and managing forward and reverse supply chains in an integrated manner, this article considers an integrated four-stage supply chain network with forward and reverse product flows. We consider a closed loop supply chain (CLSC) network with primarily commercial returns, which could be potentially recovered by light repair operations or by refurbishing. The annual estimate of commercial returns in the United States is in excess of $100 billion. This paper discusses the optimal design of a CLSC network.A mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model is developed to determine the optimal locations of the facilities and the distribution of flows between facilities in the CLSC to maximize the total profit. The model is illustrated using a realistic example applicable to the electronics industries. Even though recycling and refurbishing add cost, the overall supply chain profit increases due to a reduction in the raw material cost. Sensitivity analysis is carried out to determine the effect of return percentage and varying demands of customers who are willing to buy refurbished products. The analysis show that the total supply chain profit increases with the increase in refurbishing activity. Finally, changes in the network design with respect to the uncertainty in these return parameters are also studied. The results show that the changes in return parameters lead to changes in optimal network design implying the need to explicitly consider the uncertainty in these return parameters.

A Circular Economy Perspective for Dairy Supply Chains

2021 ◽  
pp. 406-426
Author(s):  
Christina Paraskevopoulou ◽  
Dimitrios Vlachos
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Systemic Change ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
World Population ◽  
Food Sector

The environmental issues and the projected world population increase have brought into light many different terms and concepts. For over 20 years, sustainability attracts the main focus of most researchers; however, recently the concept of circular economy (CE) is considered to be its successor. CE is based on a closed loop supply chain, where waste is minimized and reintroduced into the supply chain, thus requiring a systemic change. In the agri-food sector, the CE principles have many possible applications. This chapter provides a CE perspective for the dairy supply chain by identifying and analyzing the associated technologies and strategies through a literature review taxonomy based on the related stage of the supply chain.

Multi-objective robust optimization for multi-stage-multi-product agile closed-loop supply chain under uncertainty in the context of circular economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeid Jafarzadeh Ghoushchi ◽  
Iman Hushyar ◽  
Kamyar Sabri-Laghaie
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Robust Optimization ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Closed Loop Supply Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Proposed Model

PurposeA circular economy (CE) is an economic system that tries to eliminate waste and continually use resources. Due to growing environmental concerns, supply chain (SC) design should be based on the CE considerations. In addition, responding and satisfying customers are the challenges managers constantly encounter. This study aims to improve the design of an agile closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) from the CE point of view.Design/methodology/approachIn this research, a new multi-stage, multi-product and multi-period design of a CLSC network under uncertainty is proposed that aligns with the goals of CE and SC participants. Recycling of goods is an important part of the CLSC. Therefore, a multi-objective mixed-integer linear programming model (MILP) is proposed to formulate the problem. Besides, a robust counterpart of multi-objective MILP is offered based on robust optimization to cope with the uncertainty of parameters. Finally, the proposed model is solved using the e-constraint method.FindingsThe proposed model aims to provide the strategic choice of economic order to the suppliers and third-party logistic companies. The present study, which is carried out using a numerical example and sensitivity analysis, provides a robust model and solution methodology that are effective and applicable in CE-related problems.Practical implicationsThis study shows how all upstream and downstream units of the SC network must work integrated to meet customer needs considering the CE context.Originality/valueThe main goal of the CE is to optimize resources, reduce the use of raw materials, and revitalize waste by recycling. In this study, a comprehensive model that can consider both SC design and CE necessities is developed that considers all SC participants.

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