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- Chao Ji-Hyland: 0009-0001-3115-3152
Abstract
Despite increasing attention being paid to the circular economy practices (CEPs) that enable firms to improve sustainable logistics performance (SLP), the existing research lacks empirical evidence from larger surveys and the development of a framework that investigates the relationships between CEPs and SLP in logistics practices. This research aims to propose and measure a wider CEPs and SLP framework. This research employs a two-stage method to develop a model and utilise structural equation modelling of survey data from a sample of Irish logistics firms. The results indicate that reverse logistics and remanufacturing are the two key CEPs. The findings support the significance of CEPs in improving SLP. Firm size and revenue are crucial factors for understanding the relationship between weak and strong-performing firms in CEPs and SLP. By analysing the relationship between CEPs and SLP, this research provides theoretical and practical knowledge on the SLP required to support relevant management issues.
Keywords
circular economy, logistics sustainable economic performance, logistics sustainable environmental performance, logistics sustainable social performance, remanufacturing, reverse logistics
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Publication Date
2025-01-01
Publication Title
International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications
Volume
28
Issue
10
ISSN
1367-5567
First Page
1220
Last Page
1246
Deposit Date
2026-10-28
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Recommended Citation
Ji-Hyland, C., White, D., & Khaydarov, R. (2025) 'The impact of circular economy practices on sustainable logistics performance', International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 28(10), pp. 1220-1246. Available at: 10.1080/13675567.2025.2465579