The findings imply that effective policy interventions, enhanced management practices, and the adoption of technological innovations are essential for overcoming barriers to Supply Chain 4.0.
Authors
Areej Aftab Siddiqui, Dubai Business School, University of Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Arij Lahmar, Dubai Business School, University of Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Parul Singh, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, India.
Kashika Arora, Centre for WTO Studies, New Delhi, India.
Ashutosh Samadhiya, Jindal Global Business School, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India.
Anil Kumar, London Metropolitan University, London, UK.
Summary
This paper examines the dynamic interplay between Circular Economy (CE) and Supply Chain (SC). Further, this paper develops a framework indicating the transition from conventional SC to SC 4.0. As it addresses the separate bodies of literature on CE and SC 4.0, the study attempts to bridge the gap by examining barriers to SC 4.0 adoption in CE.
Methodology
The article integrates bibliometric analysis with Total Interpretive Structural Modeling (TISM) and MICMAC analysis, thereby enriching the methodological rigour in investigating the barriers to SC 4.0 adoption within the CE context.
Findings
The paper provides insights into research trends, influential scholars, journals and prominent institutions through bibliometric analysis. Also, the findings identify four broad areas of driving, autonomous, linkage and dependent barriers to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of their impact and interdependencies.
Research Implications
The findings imply that effective policy interventions, enhanced management practices, and the adoption of technological innovations are essential for overcoming barriers to SC 4.0. The research recommends that stakeholders focus on fostering collaborative networks, building competencies in line with CE requirements, and leveraging big data for strategic supply chain decision-making.
Originality/value
This work contributes to the advancement of the circular digital supply field by consolidating research streams, uncovering innovation prospects, and shaping a well-informed research agenda. The distinct contribution lies in its categorization of these barriers into driving, autonomous, linkage, and dependent barriers, offering a novel perspective on the structural dynamics impeding the integration of SC 4.0 in CE.
Published in: Benchmarking: An International Journal
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