Supply chain network design models for a circular economy: a review and a case study assessment

Balasubramanian, Sreejith ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0475-7305, Shukla, Vinaya ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2546-4931, Upadhyay, Arvind ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6906-5369, Gharehdash, Mahshad and Gharehdash, Mahnoush (2020) Supply chain network design models for a circular economy: a review and a case study assessment. In: Circular Economy for the Management of Operations. Kumar, Anil, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5493-877X and Rehman Khan, Syed Abdul, eds. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, United States, pp. 1-19. ISBN 9780367422516, e-ISBN 9781003002482. [Book Section] (doi:10.1201/9781003002482)

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Abstract

Global supply chains are getting increasingly dispersed, and hence, more complex. This has also made them more vulnerable to disruptions and risks. As a result, there is a constant need to reconfigure/redesign them to ensure competitiveness. However, the relevant aspects/facets for doing so are fragmented and scattered across the literature. This study reviews the literature to develop a holistic understanding of the key considerations (environment, cost, efficiency, and risks) in designing/redesigning global supply chains. This understanding is then applied to assess the global supply chain network of a leading multinational tire manufacturing firm; also to provide recommendations on redesigning it. The study has significant practical and research implications for global supply chain management.

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