Essays about: "reverse textile supply chain"

Found 5 essays containing the words reverse textile supply chain.

1. 1. Scalability solutions for automated textile sorting : a case study on how dynamic capabilities can overcome scalability challenges

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Cirrus Alpert; Michaela Turkowski; Tahiya Tasneem; [2021]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Automated Textile Sorting; Used Textiles; Textile Waste; Dynamic Capabilities;

   Abstract : In light of the negative social and environmental impacts of the textile industry, a paradigm shift towards a more circular economy is inevitable. Automated textile sorting embodies a crucial but missing link to connect forward and reverse supply chains for circular economy, however scalability challenges exist. READ MORE

3. 2. Waste to Value : A study of reverse logistics system for Post-consumer textiles in Nässjö municipality

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Affan Rashid; Ruta Venskute; [2017]
   Keywords : Reverse logistics; Post-consumer textile; System’s thinking; Waste Management; Value creation; Logistics service providers;

   Abstract : Background:   The demand of textiles and clothing is constantly increasing; as a result the post-consumer textile waste increase as well. This point is bringing the focus on creating the value from waste by recycling. Sweden, municipalities are responsible for handling the textile waste that is currently categorized as the household waste. READ MORE

4. 3. Value Stream in the Reverse Supply Chain : Case Study of the Second-Hand Concept of a Swedish Multi-Brand Fashion Retailer

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Saskia Costin-Weiterschan; Chrysoula Matiou; [2017]
   Keywords : Reverse Logistics; Reverse Supply Chain; Second-Hand Retail; Value Stream Mapping;

   Abstract : Background It has become increasingly a problem that fashion products reach their end-of-life when they are still usable. Today, a fast-changing wardrobe has gained importance which is directly linked to overloaded landfills of textile waste and scarcity of natural resources. READ MORE

5. 4. The role of ICT in optimizing reverse textile supply chains

   University essay from Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Iuliia Tsiupka; Alicia Mason; [2015]
   Keywords : reverse textile supply chain; reverse textile logistics; Information Communications Technology; sustainability; last mile problem; first mile problem; textile recycling; textile recollection;

   Abstract : Fast fashion and over consumption within the textile industry has led to a serious depletion of natural resources. The current rate of population growth and consumption is unsustainable. In result, there is a growing interested in sustainable solutions, one of which is reverse supply chains. READ MORE

6. 5. Closing the Value Chain Loop in the Apparel Industry ‐ A case study of current practices

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

   Author : SARA FAHLÉN; LINDA PETERSSON; [2014]
   Keywords : Circular economy; sustainability; ; sustainability; supply chain management; value chain management; textile industry; apparel industry; re-imagine; reduce; reuse; repair; recycle;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explore current practices regarding circular economies in the apparel industry and to construct a framework for integrating circular economy practices in the Swedish apparel industry. Methodology: With a constructionist view and an abductive approach the purpose is to be achieved through two qualitative case studies. READ MORE