Figure 3
The diagram illustrates the framework of drivers influencing the adoption of circular supply chain practices (C S C P s) in agri-processing small and medium-sized enterprises (S M E s). It categorises these drivers into four main groups: technological factors, organisational factors, interorganisational factors, and environmental factors. Technological factors include awareness of economic and environmental benefits, perceived compatibility with existing operational requirements and objectives, alignment with sustainability standards, simplicity in understanding and application, and the ability to observe application and outcomes. Organisational factors encompass top management commitment, technical know-how for C S C P s, knowledge of market preferences for circular products, and resource readiness. Interorganisational factors involve closed-loop and open-loop supply chain collaboration. Environmental factors include regulatory enforcement pressure, government support, customer demand for safe and sustainable food products and customer expectations for corporate sustainable operations, non-state institutional support, and competitive pressure.Framework of drivers of CSCP adoption in agri-processing SMEs