A multicriteria approach for assessing the maturity of supply chains regarding the implementation of circular economy practices in Brazil

Bibliographic Data

ID19499776
AuthorsGustavo Tietz Cazeri (0000-0002-7373-5003, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, Brazil), Tiago Fonseca Albuquerque Cavalcanti Sigahi (0000-0002-2595-5220, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, corresponding author), Izabela Simon Rampasso (0000-0003-1633-6628, Universidad Católica del Norte), Gustavo Hermínio Salati Marcondes De Moraes (0000-0001-5238-0314, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, Brazil), Lucas Gabriel Zanon (0000-0003-4004-0405, Universidade de São Paulo), Muriel De Oliveira Gavira (0000-0002-0235-5900, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, Brazil), João Henrique Paulino Pires Eustachio (0000-0002-6782-3904, HAW Hamburg), Walter Leal Filho (0000-0002-1241-5225, HAW Hamburg), Rosley Anholon (0000-0003-3163-6119, School of Mechanical Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil)
Year2024
Volume31
Issue5
Pages611-625
Publication date2024-07-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1350-4509 • E-ISSN: 1745-2627
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13504509.2024.2304616
OpenAlexW4391482412
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited63

This study investigates the extent to which circular economy (CE) practices are adopted within supply chains in the Brazilian context. An expert survey was conducted to assess eight critical factors for the integration of CE practices in supply chains. The collected data was analyzed using a modified version of the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), specifically the Fuzzy TOPSIS class. Sensitivity analyses were performed to validate the robustness of the results. The findings indicated that practices related to economic and risk management, cleaner production, top management support, and knowledge management were categorized as having medium maturity. Conversely, practices associated with governance, product development, infrastructure, and social and cultural changes are still in an early stage. This research provides insights for organizations by identifying areas of strength and areas requiring attention in the adoption of CE practices within Brazilian supply chains. Policymakers can use the findings to design targeted policies and incentives that encourage and facilitate the development of circularity in supply chains, thus promoting CE principles. This research highlights the importance of addressing specific factors related to CE practices within supply chains, providing a framework for further investigations and strategies to bridge the gap between CE and supply chain management. The findings suggest that there are social and cultural challenges associated with the adoption of CE practices, implying a need for awareness campaigns, education, and community involvement to drive positive social change and adoption of CE principles

Biology · Business · Circular economy · Economics · Economy · Political science · Supply chain · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Quality and Supply Management · Sustainable Supply Chain Management · Ecology · Marketing

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