Journal of Operations Management
The best closed loop supply chain (CLSC) solutions for ‘circular economy’ will be context dependent; industry characteristics will dictate the type and mode of CLSC solutions. Key decision makers should note that industry level differences in ‘end-of-use’ product acquisition, component reprocessing, and material recycling have implications for CLSC design and coordination.
Meltem Denizel is an associate professor of supply chain management. Her paper is published in the Journal of Operations Management.