Overcoming barriers to cross-sector collaboration in circular supply chain management: a multi-method approach

Luthra, Sunil, Sharma, Manu, Kumar, Anil, Joshi, Sudhanshu, Collins, Eva and Mangla, Sachin (2022) Overcoming barriers to cross-sector collaboration in circular supply chain management: a multi-method approach. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 157 (102582). pp. 1-25. ISSN 1366-5545

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Abstract / Description

Economies are transitioning from a linear to a circular model to address global issues such as resource extraction, environmental degradation and waste generation. Cross-Sector Collaboration (C-SC) is an effective means to use resources in a way that is mutually beneficial and integrates sustainable practices into the value chain. The zero-waste aspiration of companies can be achieved through Circular Supply Chain Management (CSCM). Existing literature supports research initiatives in CSCM, but how C-SC influences CSCM is still unexplored. Moreover, the barriers to C-SC for CSCM are untouched and the strategies to overcome these barriers are unmapped. This study fills this gap, assesses the barriers to C-SC for CSCM and suggests a strategic roadmap to overcome these barriers. The study was conducted in three different phases employing a multi-method approach of Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering (AHC), Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (F-DEMATEL). The results reveal that Governance Barriers (GOB) and Contextual Barriers (COB) are causal and influence the other barriers. There is a need to enhance the capacity and optimum resource utilisation for developing circular supply chains; it is possible to facilitate CSCM practices only through collaborative efforts across sectors. The study also highlights that government policymaking and regulation, collaborative value capture model and Industry 4.0 technologies are the most effective strategies for managing C-SC for CSCM. This study contributes to stakeholder theory and resource-based view theory by explicating collaboration among cross-sector stakeholders and highlighting the significance of resource optimisation through waste management.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cross-sector collaboration (C-SC); Circular supply chain management (CSCM); circular supply chains; governance; policymaking and regulation
Subjects:	600 Technology > 650 Management & auxiliary services
Department:	Guildhall School of Business and Law
Depositing User:	Anil Kumar
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2021 10:11
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2023 13:49
URI:	https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/id/eprint/7132

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