The Sustainable Shared Reverse Logistics Framework: A Blueprint for EV Battery Recovery

Aysan Mahboubi (), Mina Kazemi Miyangaskary (), Samira Keivanpour () and Amina Lamghari ()
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Aysan Mahboubi: Polytechnique Montreal, Department of Mathematical and Industrial Engineering
Mina Kazemi Miyangaskary: Polytechnique Montreal, Department of Mathematical and Industrial Engineering
Samira Keivanpour: Polytechnique Montreal, Department of Mathematical and Industrial Engineering
Amina Lamghari: Université du Québec À Trois-Rivières, Department of Management

Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2025, vol. 5, issue 5, 4155-4177

Abstract: Abstract The sharing economy, which emphasizes shared access to goods, services, or resources, offers a transformative approach to addressing sustainability challenges, especially within reverse logistics networks. However, theoretical and empirical insights into how sharing networks create and capture value in reverse logistics business models remain limited. This study addresses this gap by introducing a novel Shared Reverse Logistics (SRL) business model. Through three distinct cycles, namely relevance, rigor, and design, the study identifies key findings, highlighting (1) the integration of shared transportation and facilities within reverse logistics systems, and (2) the incorporation of dynamic stakeholder collaboration through sharing mechanisms, with a focus on sustainability KPIs to maximize resource utilization and minimize waste. A conceptual application in the electric vehicle industry, specifically for the reverse logistics of retired EV batteries, underscores the model’s relevance and potential in addressing sustainability challenges through shared transportation, dynamic stakeholder collaboration, and sustainability KPIs. These dimensions provide strategic pathways for stakeholders to enhance value creation and capture within shared reverse logistics networks to address critical end-of-life challenges while fostering sustainable growth. Firms can adopt this framework to explore new opportunities and drive innovation within the sharing economy.

Keywords: Shared reverse logistics; Innovative business models; Sustainability KPIs; Sharing economy; Electric vehicle batteries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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