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Diffusion of circular economy practices in the UK wheat food supply chain

Dossa, A., Gough, A., Batista, L. and Mortimer, K. (2020) Diffusion of circular economy practices in the UK wheat food supply chain. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications. , pp. 1-20. 1367-5567.

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Abstract:
Circular Economy (CE) is a framework for sustainability based on restorative and regenerative systems. This paper presents preliminary findings from an ongoing case study of the British wheat food supply chain, using dimensions of Transaction Cost Economics (TCE), to clarify the role of transactions in the diffusion of CE practices. It uses content analysis of semi-structured interviews to elucidate what CE practices and material flow are in operation in the supply chain. While financial considerations are the main factor driving CE adoption, transactions can also function as an indirect driver to CE adoption via assurance/certification schemes requirements that also reduce overall uncertainty. Asset specificity does not play a significant role in the wheat food circular supply chain, except for specific (niche) programmes. Verticalised operations and repeated, long-term partnerships between buyers and suppliers facilitate CE-related transactions since high uncertainty act as a barrier to CE operations.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/decent_work_and_economic_growth
Creators:
Dossa, A., Gough, A., Batista, L. and Mortimer, K.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Sustainable Business Practices
Research Centres > Centre for Sustainable Business Practices
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Business Systems & Operations
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Date:
12 October 2020
Date Type:
Acceptance
Page Range:
pp. 1-20
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications
Number of Pages:
20
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1080/13675567.2020.1837759
ISSN:
1367-5567
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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