Assessing smart circular supply chain readiness and maturity level of small and medium-sized enterprises

Yasanur Kayikci, Yigit Kazancoglu, Nazlican Gozacan-Chase, Cisem Lafci and Luciano Batista

Journal of Business Research, 2022, vol. 149, issue C, 375-392

Abstract: A Smart Circular Supply Chain (SCSC) integrates both Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and Circular Economy (CE) concepts into supply chain in response to achieving sustainable goals/agenda. The purpose of this paper is to assess SCSC readiness and maturity level of SMEs considering different stakeholders from a multi-layered perspective. For this aim, a conceptual framework was proposed and accomplished through a case study of SMEs in Turkey’s textile industry. Such integrated approach to holistically assessing SCSC readiness and maturity makes a unique contribution to the field. The highlights of this study are summarized as follows: (1) approaching readiness and maturity in transitions by focusing on systems theory; (2) identifying the dimensions of readiness and maturity in transitions to I4.0 and CE; (3) assessment of readiness and maturity level of SMEs in transition to CE and (4) assessment of readiness and maturity level of SMEs in transition to I4.0 within the supply chain.

Keywords: Smart circular supply chain; Industry 4.0; Circular economy; Readiness and maturity model; SMEs; Closed-loop supply chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.05.042

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