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Closed loop supply chain as an enabler of increased circularity within the retail supply chain: An illustrative single-case study of Lindex
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics. (Industriell ekonomi, Industrial Engineering)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8778-7509
Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
2022 (English)In: The 34th ANNUAL NOFOMA CONFERENCEJune 8 – 10, 2022 - Reykjavík, Iceland: BOOK OF ABSTRACTS, 2022, p. 26-26Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
Sustainable development
SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation, SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy
Abstract [en]

Purpose

The improvement of production processes has in many cases shortened the product life cycle, changing consumer behavior and leading to increased use of natural resources. The study describes the reverse logistics flow of garments in a closed loop supply chain (CLSC) as well as proposes improvements to the reverse logistics flow. The purpose is to increase the knowledge of how a logistics service can enable a high level of circularity within the retail supply chain. By identifying challenges within the CLSC propose improvements from a logistics perspective.

 Design/methodology/approach

The retail CLSC has not been extensively studied from a theoretical perspective; therefore, this project complements the general CLSC theories with grey literature. A case study method has been used and is appropriate for conducting exploratory research, to empirically illustrate a reverse logistics flow of garments. Empirical information was collected through semi-structured interviews, intending to identify possible improvements.

Findings

Uncertainties in the CLSC is hindering development and planning, restricting possibilities to reach economies of scale as a driver for change and development. However, increased transparency from Governmental organizations related to their view towards a sustainable society greatly increases the success of the CLSC.

Research limitations/implications (if applicable)

The practical model derived from the case study is a contribution to the development of CLSC models in research.

Practical implications (if applicable)

Practitioners can be inspired by the gap analysis, which can assist in developing new CLSC within the retail industry.

 Original/value

Only limited research related to this scope of the CLSC for the retail industry is identified, why the study demonstrates originality.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2022. p. 26-26
Keywords [en]
Supply chain management, Sustainable fashion industry, Closed loop supply chain, Processes, Reverse logistics.
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Business Administration
Research subject
Economy, Logistics
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-113803OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-113803DiVA, id: diva2:1667323
Conference
Proceedings from the 34th Nofoma conference, Nordic Logistics Research Network, 9-10 June, 2022
Available from: 2022-06-10 Created: 2022-06-10 Last updated: 2024-08-29Bibliographically approved

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