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Benchmarking circularity in supply chains: A systematic literature review.
Igor de Koning1, Ayalew Kassahun1, Bedir Tekinerdogan1
1Information Technology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
Journal of Environmental Management
|July 7, 2024
Summary
This study addresses the lack of a standardized benchmarking approach for circular supply chains (CSCs). It proposes a feature model with 30 attributes to guide businesses in their transition towards circular economy principles.
Area of Science:
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainability Studies
- Circular Economy
Background:
- Unsustainable economic practices necessitate a shift to a circular economy (CE).
- Effective management of circular supply chains (CSCs) requires robust benchmarking.
- Current lack of consensus on benchmarking hinders CE implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review literature on benchmarking for circularity.
- To identify and structure key attributes for circularity benchmarking.
- To develop a comprehensive reference model for benchmarking circular supply chains.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 29 publications.
- Identification and clustering of 30 unique benchmarking attributes.
- Development of a feature model representing benchmarking attributes.
Main Results:
- Identified 30 unique attributes and sub-attributes for circularity benchmarking.
- Clustered attributes into five main categories: goals, subjects, KPIs, data sources, and evaluation methods.
- Developed a feature model illustrating these attributes with examples.
Conclusions:
- The proposed model provides a comprehensive benchmarking reference for circularity.
- Managers can use this model to guide their transition towards circular business practices.
- Offers a generic benchmarking approach applicable across diverse economic sectors, addressing the need for CE frameworks.
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