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A review of reverse logistics and closed-loop supply chains in the perspective of circular economy

Anurag Mishra (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India)
Pankaj Dutta (Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India)
S. Jayasankar (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India)
Priya Jain (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India)
K. Mathiyazhagan (Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai, India)

Benchmarking: An International Journal

ISSN: 1463-5771

Article publication date: 10 May 2022

Issue publication date: 21 March 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper presents a systematic literature review of the various aspects of reverse logistics (RL) and closed-loop supply chains (CLSC) in implementing and achieving circular economy (CE) motives. CE is identified as a method of embracing imperishability into the economic structure, helping shift from a linear to a condition leading to ecological and social benefits.

Design/methodology/approach

Systematic literature was used to review a total of 80 peer-reviewed articles are included in the study and covers different concepts related to the implementation of CE, such as cost-saving, network design, sustainable RL, waste management and extended producer responsibility.

Findings

The findings reveal that the research in the domain is in a growing phase, and in recent years, a lot of attention has been given by researchers across the globe. However, further research is required in crucial areas for the adoption of CE, such as retail reverse logistics, pharmaceutical industries and resource recycling industry.

Practical implications

The study discusses the business needs and solutions for industries. Key enablers and barriers are listed along with the main activities involved in each sector in CLSC. Managers can design a pathway to decide which lever to use to overcome a particular challenge.

Originality/value

The work contributes theoretically by developing research themes in RL and CLSC practices applied to CE. It also provides theoretical and practical implications of the study, which can be used as a signboard for further research.

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Citation

Mishra, A., Dutta, P., Jayasankar, S., Jain, P. and Mathiyazhagan, K. (2023), "A review of reverse logistics and closed-loop supply chains in the perspective of circular economy", Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 30 No. 3, pp. 975-1020. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-11-2021-0669

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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