Ensuring process excellence of the supply chain by applying a circular business model

[M. R. Bejtović]

[15], 205 listova

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Supply chain management

Irrational consumption of natural resources, environmental disasters and the needs of future generations emphasize the necessity of moving from linear supply chain models, which follow the "takemake- dispose" pattern, to circular models that prioritize resource efficiency, reuse and recycling. In the doctoral dissertation, first of all, the necessity of integration of participants in the supply chain was presented. By integrating participants and optimizing processes in the supply chain, it is possible to effectively respond to the complex demands of consumers. Concern for the environment and the rational use of natural resources creates the need for new, systemic changes in business. This implies the implementation of the concept of sustainability, that is, a holistic approach to the economic, environmental and social goals of companies, that is, the supply chain. The circular supply chain differs from other supply chain models that adopt the concept of sustainability in that, in addition to the restorative dimension, it also takes into account the regenerative dimension of the product. The implementation of the circular business model is a very complex process and requires changes in all business segments. Circular business models are implemented mainly by large companies in developed countries. However, in developing countries, circular supply chains can significantly contribute to economic growth and development, as evidenced by the concrete examples presented in the dissertation. The main goal of the research is to identify improvements in the supply chain processes, to identify the environmental, economic and social effects of applying a circular business model, as well as to identify limitations in the application of circular business models in the Republic of Serbia. The empirical research is based on quantitative research and was conducted at the level of the Republic of Serbia. The basic tool for data collection is a survey questionnaire. Data processing was performed in the statistical program SPSS. The statistical techniques used enabled a detailed analysis and testing of the set hypotheses. The research came to the conclusion that the circular business model contributes to the improvement of processes, ensures greater competitiveness and significantly affects the reduction of business costs. The research results show that the integration of participants in the supply chain has a positive effect on the performance of companies, that the level of maturity of the supply chain depends on the way of establishing relationships between participants, and that the degree of integration of participants in the supply chain determines the level of sustainability of the supply chain.

Cirkularni lanac snabdevanja, principi cirkularne ekonomije, procesi u lancu snabdevanja, zrelost lanca snabdevanja, integracija učesnika, održivost, konkurentnost

Circular supply chain, principles of circular economy, supply chain processes, supply chain maturity, integration of participants, sustainability, competitiveness.

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