Circularity, Innovation, and Optimisation in Sustainable Supply Chains
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 55
Special Issue Editors
Interests: construction economics; construction project management; construction supply chain management; post disaster reconstruction; disaster reconstruction legislation; facilities and asset management; circular economy and sustainability
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: sustainability; circular economy; supply chain; knowledge management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global commerce, innovation, optimization, sustainability, and circularity in the supply chain have never been more important as critical pillars for forward-thinking organizations that are committed to environmental stewardship and ethical practices. These approaches not only enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact, but also involve creating value through responsible social practices and the regeneration of resources. As organisations increasingly adopt these circular economy models, they focus on designing out waste and extending the lifecycle of materials, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive economic system. Despite the growing body of research dedicated to innovation, optimisation, the circular economy, and the sustainability of supply chains as discrete subjects, it is imperative to acknowledge that the depth of understanding concerning these topics must progress in tandem with the evolving economic landscape.
In this Special Issue, we aim to focus on the singular and/or collective synergy between innovation, optimization, circularity, and sustainability in supply chains. The purpose of this Special Issue is to facilitate in-depth discourse on the enhancement of supply chains in all its ramifications. We welcome submissions of comprehensive review papers and empirical research articles that offer theoretical and practical contributions that address these topic areas. The manuscripts should explicitly be directed towards enhancing the supply chain knowledge area.
Research topics may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Sustainable/green supply chain management;
- Technological innovation towards sustainable supply chain;
- Circular economy;
- Reverse logistics;
- Supply chain integration/optimization;
- Waste management;
- Globalized supply chain management;
- Equity/social and environmental justice in the supply chain;
- Transforming social practices in the supply chain.
Prof. Dr. James O. B. Rotimi
Dr. Esther Oluwadamilola Olufemi Rotimi
Dr. Olamide Shittu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovation
- optimization
- supply chain
- sustainability
- circular economy
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