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Supply chain operations for a circular economy

  • Luciano Batista
  • , Michael Bourlakis
  • , Yang Liu
  • , Palie Smart
  • , Amrik Sohal

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Abstract

This editorial piece introduces the aim and content of the special issue on Supply Chain Operations for a Circular Economy. We initially provide an overview of the special issue themes and related inter-disciplinary topics. A summary of the accepted papers is presented in terms of the specific topics they address and their main contributions to the domain of supply chain operations. The discussions illustrate a breadth of theoretical perspectives and practical approaches considered by the academic community in addressing real world phenomena related to this special issue. The editorial piece concludes by identifying future research directions that seek to develop knowledge and understanding about circular economy operations, principles, praxis and theoretical advances.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)419-424
Number of pages6
JournalProduction Planning & Control
Volume29
Issue number6
Early online date21 May 2018
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 21 May 2018

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Circular supply chain
  • circular economy
  • sustainable operations

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