International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 51 Issue 9

Guest editorial

Gunnar Stefánsson, Heidi Dreyer, Gyöngyi Kovács, Henrik Pålsson, Jan Stentoft

A knowledge-based view of analytics capability in purchasing and supply management

Mikael Öhman, Ala Arvidsson, Patrik Jonsson, Riikka Kaipia

The purpose of this study is to elaborate on how analytics capability develops within the PSM function. This study is an in-depth exploration of how analytics capability develops…

The power of nudging: how adaptations in reverse logistics systems can improve end-consumer recycling behavior

Bente Flygansvær, Asta Gjetø Samuelsen, Rebecka Våge Støyle

Research shows a recycling behavior gap where end consumers are positive towards recycling but do not act in accordance with their intentions. Such a gap creates challenges for…

Emerging partnerships between non-profit organizations and companies in reverse supply chains: enabling valorization of post-use textile

Anna Zhuravleva, Anna Aminoff

The European Union (EU) member states are obligated to implement the separate collection of textile waste by the year 2025. Nowadays, non-profit organizations (NPOs) are the…

Enhanced circularity in aftermarkets: logistics tradeoffs

Gabriella Gatenholm, Árni Halldórsson, Jenny Bäckstrand

The purpose of this paper is to identify requirements and tradeoffs on logistics services for enhanced circularity of materials and resources.

Overcoming the collaborative challenge: commitment as a super-ordinate enabler of value co-creation

Stanley E. Fawcett, Amydee M. Fawcett, August Michael Knemeyer, Sebastian Brockhaus, G. Scott Webb

Despite over 30 years of focus on supply chain collaboration, companies continue to struggle to achieve collaborative advantage. To better understand why some companies are able…