Sustainable Production Management in Circular Economy Supply Chains
The transition to circular economy (CE) principles represents a critical challenge for sustain- able industrial development. This study investigates the implementation and effectiveness of sustainable production management strategies within CE-based supply chains, aiming to develop a comprehensive f...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
2025-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijiemjournal.uns.ac.rs/images/journal/volume16/IJIEM_384.pdf |
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| Summary: | The transition to circular economy (CE) principles represents a critical challenge for sustain-
able industrial development. This study investigates the implementation and effectiveness
of sustainable production management strategies within CE-based supply chains, aiming to
develop a comprehensive framework for successful integration. A concurrent triangulation
mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative sustainability metrics from
100 manufacturing companies with qualitative case studies of 10 industry leaders through
systematic data cross-validation. Data collection spanned 24 months (2022-2023), measuring
resource utilization, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and economic performance. Analysis
included statistical evaluation of performance metrics and thematic analysis of implemen-
tation factors. Companies implementing CE principles demonstrated significant improve-
ments, including 24.6% reduction in raw material consumption, 31.8% decrease in waste
generation, and 27.5% reduction in carbon emissions. Economic benefits included a 12.4%
increase in profitability and 22.3% return on investment. Leadership commitment (92%)
and stakeholder engagement (88%) emerged as critical success factors, while technical barri-
ers presented the most significant challenges (severity score 4.2/5.0). Sustainable production
management in CE supply chains yields substantial environmental and economic benefits.
The study provides an empirically validated framework for organizations transitioning to-
wards circular production models, while highlighting the importance of organizational factors
in successful implementation. |
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| ISSN: | 2217-2661 2683-345X |