Closed loop supply chains in apparel: Current state and future directions

IF 6.5 2区管理学 Q1 MANAGEMENT

Journal of Operations Management Pub Date : 2023-09-24 DOI:10.1002/joom.1274

Meltem Denizel, Caroline Z. Schumm

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The apparel and textile industry (AT) is considered one of the most polluting industries in the world due to the complexity of the supply chain and the high volume of natural resources and toxic chemicals used during manufacturing. Closed loop supply chains (CLSC) for apparel and textile are unique and therefore the circular economy solutions that exist for other industries, especially the electronics industry where these solutions are used extensively, may not be successful. This study aims to evaluate the practices of fashion brands that currently employ a CLSC to better understand the existing strategies and prevalent issues in comparison to the electronics industry. We developed a framework based on factors that identify the delineating aspects of a CLSC and performed a content analysis of the publicly available sustainability reports of companies. The results show the need for different solutions between the industries and indicate a need for research that is informed by the AT specific contextual factors since one-fits-all solutions will not work well across industries.

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服装业的闭环供应链：现状与未来方向

服装和纺织业（AT）被认为是世界上污染最严重的行业之一，原因在于供应链的复杂性以及生产过程中使用的大量自然资源和有毒化学品。服装和纺织业的闭环供应链（CLSC）是独一无二的，因此，其他行业（尤其是广泛使用这些解决方案的电子行业）现有的循环经济解决方案可能不会成功。本研究旨在评估目前采用循环经济链的时尚品牌的做法，以便更好地了解与电子行业相比的现有战略和普遍问题。我们开发了一个基于各种因素的框架，以确定可持续发展供应链的各个环节，并对各公司公开发布的可持续发展报告进行了内容分析。研究结果表明，不同行业需要不同的解决方案，并表明有必要根据空调行业的具体背景因素开展研究，因为 "一刀切 "的解决方案无法在不同行业取得良好效果。

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Journal of Operations Management 管理科学-运筹学与管理科学

CiteScore

11.00

自引率

15.40%

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审稿时长

24 months

期刊介绍： The Journal of Operations Management (JOM) is a leading academic publication dedicated to advancing the field of operations management (OM) through rigorous and original research. The journal's primary audience is the academic community, although it also values contributions that attract the interest of practitioners. However, it does not publish articles that are primarily aimed at practitioners, as academic relevance is a fundamental requirement. JOM focuses on the management aspects of various types of operations, including manufacturing, service, and supply chain operations. The journal's scope is broad, covering both profit-oriented and non-profit organizations. The core criterion for publication is that the research question must be centered around operations management, rather than merely using operations as a context. For instance, a study on charismatic leadership in a manufacturing setting would only be within JOM's scope if it directly relates to the management of operations; the mere setting of the study is not enough. Published papers in JOM are expected to address real-world operational questions and challenges. While not all research must be driven by practical concerns, there must be a credible link to practice that is considered from the outset of the research, not as an afterthought. Authors are cautioned against assuming that academic knowledge can be easily translated into practical applications without proper justification. JOM's articles are abstracted and indexed by several prestigious databases and services, including Engineering Information, Inc.; Executive Sciences Institute; INSPEC; International Abstracts in Operations Research; Cambridge Scientific Abstracts; SciSearch/Science Citation Index; CompuMath Citation Index; Current Contents/Engineering, Computing & Technology; Information Access Company; and Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's research is widely accessible and recognized within the academic and professional communities.