Closing the Gap: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature on Closed-Loop Supply Chains

Melissa Zengin, Saman Hassanzadeh Amin () and Guoqing Zhang
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Melissa Zengin: Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Mechatronics Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Saman Hassanzadeh Amin: Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Mechatronics Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Guoqing Zhang: Faculty of Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada

Logistics, 2024, vol. 8, issue 2, 1-16

Abstract: Background : Sustainable closed-loop supply chains have emerged as viable answers to supply chain problems. They can handle environmental damages (e.g., waste) and related social impacts. Closed-loop supply chains (CLSCs) are forward and reverse supply chain networks that have gained popularity in recent years. Recovery options such as reusing, remanufacturing and recycling can be considered in CLSCs. Methods : This paper provides a comprehensive evaluation of CLSC journal papers published between 2020 and the present. This study examines and synthesizes 54 papers from major publications in this area, covering a wide range of themes and approaches. This paper aims to respond to the following key questions: (i) What are the current trends and challenges in CLSC research, and how have they evolved since previous literature review papers? (ii) What key variables and objectives have been studied in recent CLSC research, and how have they been operationalized? (iii) What are the gaps and limitations in current CLSC research? To our knowledge, other literature review papers in this field have covered older papers, and recent papers have been ignored in them. Another research contribution of this paper is the taxonomy of it. Results : This review article highlights some developing themes and research gaps in the CLSC literature and makes recommendations for further study. Conclusions : This paper provides a comprehensive review of papers on closed-loop supply chain networks.

Keywords: closed-loop supply chain (CLSC); sustainable supply chain management (SSCM); reverse logistics (RLs); remanufacturing; green logistics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L8 L80 L81 L86 L87 L9 L90 L91 L92 L93 L98 L99 M1 M10 M11 M16 M19 R4 R40 R41 R49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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