Purpose The study aims to propose a circular economy-based reverse logistics (CERL) that emphasises the mediation effect of reverse logistics (RL) on sustainable resource commitment and financial performance. Design/methodology/approach The structural equation modelling (SEM) approach has been...

The construction industry claims a vast quantity of natural resources and is responsible for more than half of the waste generated in Germany. R-concrete contains recycled aggregates and is a resource efficient alternative to primary concrete. A central stakeholder whose preferences may...

Background: This study investigates how firms can enhance the functionality of their circular supply chains (CSCs) by adopting a portfolio of sustainable practices as well as digital technologies to increase performance. It analyzes the benefits that firms can obtain when investing in specific...

A vertical supply chain consisting of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and a downstream retailer, faces internal competition between new and remanufactured products, along with external competition from a third party remanufacturer (3PR). These competitive forces not only affect the...

Reverse supply chain management is one of the most effective ways to protect the environment and conserve natural resources, while simultaneously generating significant economic benefits for manufacturing firms. The present paper examines the design of a reverse supply chain of a variety of...