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Themes in research related to logistics processes supporting restorative flows in the context of CE

Main themes	Logistics-related aspects addressed in the literature	References
Logistics-related barriers or challenges	Reverse flows are critical while inherently difficult to manage due to challenges in estimating the quality and quantity of returns The combination of forward and reverse logistics in CLSCs is a complex task for organizations Costly collection networks and complex treatment methods are key barriers Circularity adds complexity to SC in balancing supply and demand, operational logistics issues and lead times CE models have higher fixed costs because of the logistics and infrastructure required for exchange flows Operationalizing r-strategies increases complexity and generates uncertainties	Zarbakhshnia et al. (2023), Yu et al. (2022), Mishra et al. (2018), Dutta et al. (2016), MahmoumGonbadi et al. (2021), Kalverkamp (2018), Linder and Williander (2017), De Lima et al. (2024), Koers et al. (2024)
Missing knowledge and capabilities	Knowledge is needed on the combination of pick-ups and deliveries in urban settings Additional and different capabilities are needed for reverse logistics that differ from those in forward logistics Firms lack knowledge and competencies in devising efficient and effective clothing CSCs Firms lack knowledge on how to implement reverse logistics practices Need for empirical studies on reverse logistics as well as research on reuse and refurbishment	Bhatia et al. (2020), Bergmann et al. (2020), Hazen et al. (2021), Pal and Sandberg (2024), Mishra et al. (2023), Mallick et al. (2023), Butt et al. (2023)
General observations and recommendations	Green logistics is a primary mechanism for achieving CE objectives Third-party reverse logistics service providers are often employed for the collection of used products Designing optimal CSCs can solve the most critical challenges related to cost inefficiencies and quality concerns in reverse flows It is critical to have efficient access to used products and their associated reverse logistics Minimizing distance for products and parts is beneficial for operational efficiency and environmental performance There is evidence of alignment between reverse logistics practices and CE, but firm adoption is minimal Few studies consider the actual operational and logistics implications	Zhang et al. (2021), Pal and Sandberg (2024), Dutta et al. (2016), Bernon et al. (2018), Gatenholm et al. (2021), Van Wassenhove (2019)

Main themes	Logistics-related aspects addressed in the literature	References
Logistics-related barriers or challenges	Reverse flows are critical while inherently difficult to manage due to challenges in estimating the quality and quantity of returns The combination of forward and reverse logistics in CLSCs is a complex task for organizations Costly collection networks and complex treatment methods are key barriers Circularity adds complexity to SC in balancing supply and demand, operational logistics issues and lead times CE models have higher fixed costs because of the logistics and infrastructure required for exchange flows Operationalizing r-strategies increases complexity and generates uncertainties	Zarbakhshnia et al. (2023), Yu et al. (2022), Mishra et al. (2018), Dutta et al. (2016), MahmoumGonbadi et al. (2021), Kalverkamp (2018), Linder and Williander (2017), De Lima et al. (2024), Koers et al. (2024)
Missing knowledge and capabilities	Knowledge is needed on the combination of pick-ups and deliveries in urban settings Additional and different capabilities are needed for reverse logistics that differ from those in forward logistics Firms lack knowledge and competencies in devising efficient and effective clothing CSCs Firms lack knowledge on how to implement reverse logistics practices Need for empirical studies on reverse logistics as well as research on reuse and refurbishment	Bhatia et al. (2020), Bergmann et al. (2020), Hazen et al. (2021), Pal and Sandberg (2024), Mishra et al. (2023), Mallick et al. (2023), Butt et al. (2023)
General observations and recommendations	Green logistics is a primary mechanism for achieving CE objectives Third-party reverse logistics service providers are often employed for the collection of used products Designing optimal CSCs can solve the most critical challenges related to cost inefficiencies and quality concerns in reverse flows It is critical to have efficient access to used products and their associated reverse logistics Minimizing distance for products and parts is beneficial for operational efficiency and environmental performance There is evidence of alignment between reverse logistics practices and CE, but firm adoption is minimal Few studies consider the actual operational and logistics implications	Zhang et al. (2021), Pal and Sandberg (2024), Dutta et al. (2016), Bernon et al. (2018), Gatenholm et al. (2021), Van Wassenhove (2019)

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