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The Nexus Between Circular Economy (CE) and Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM): A Systematic Literature Review and Mapping of Future Research Agenda

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  • Ernest Mugoni

    (Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Department of Supply Chain Management
    Chinhoyi University of Technology, Department of Supply Chain Management)

  • Basil Shumbanhete

    (University of Namibia, Department of Accounting)

  • Brighton Nyagadza

    (York St John University, School of Business, Management and Health Studies
    Korea University Business School, Korea University)

Abstract

The major focus of the study is to review existing literature, conceptualize and map future various research avenues in line Circular Economy (CE) and Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM). This paper explores important issues in sustainable supply chain management for transitioning to a circular economy. It employs systematic literature review methodology to explore potential gaps in existing literature. The results show an exponential growth in this domain and collaboration among authors throughout the world. It offers important social, practical and theoretical contributions to evolving literature critical for all economies, where addressing resource scarcity and environmental issues are already of significant concern in relation to economic development. Furthermore, the study shows that circular economy (CE) improves resource efficiency through circulating biological and technical in a regenerative and restorative cycles. Originally, the study unearthed innovative emerging trends, development of new frameworks, impact assessment, identification of challenges and opportunities, cross disciplinary insights with significant advancement of knowledge in line with sustainable supply chain management due to the interconnected nature of the global economy. Transitioning to a circular economy has caused circular thinking with integration to supply chain and its surrounding natural and industrial ecosystems.

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  • Ernest Mugoni & Basil Shumbanhete & Brighton Nyagadza, 2025. "The Nexus Between Circular Economy (CE) and Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM): A Systematic Literature Review and Mapping of Future Research Agenda," Circular Economy and Sustainability, Springer, vol. 5(6), pages 5027-5064, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:circec:v:5:y:2025:i:6:d:10.1007_s43615-025-00663-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s43615-025-00663-8
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    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • O44 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - Environment and Growth
    • L23 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Organization of Production

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