In this article, I present a review and tutorial of the literature on closed‐loop supply chains,
which are supply chains where, in addition to typical forward flows, there are reverse flows of …

Consumers and governments are pressuring firms to strike a balance between profitability
and sustainability. However, this balance can only be maintained in the long run if the firm …

This paper identifies the extent to which circular economy (CE) practices are relevant for the
implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results of a literature …

By examining the state of operations management (OM) research from 1980 to 2015 and by
considering three new industry trends, we propose new OM research directions in socially …

The market dynamics, and their impact on a future circular economy for lithium-ion batteries
(LIB), are presented in this roadmap, with safety as an integral consideration throughout the …

The circular economy presents a practical solution to the earth's resource limitations. To
succeed, it is imperative for consumers to engage in circular economy practices. Are …

This study empirically investigates consumer perceptions of remanufactured consumer
products in closed‐loop supply chains. A multi‐study approach led to increasing levels of …

Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) allow third-party remanufacturers (3PRs) to
perform remanufacturing operations of branded or patented products–through either …

Refurbishing is an industrial process whereby used products are returned to good working
condition to extend lifespan. As smartphones are short life cycle products replaced at an …

Although a positive relationship is expected between consumers' awareness of green
benefits in a green product and their purchase intention, several studies have demonstrated …