Integration of circular economy principles into supply chain management of manufacturing enterprises

Yakymyshyn, Liliya
Falovych, Volodymyr
Krauze, Olga

Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University Ruska St., 56, Ternopil, 46001, Ukraine

Yakymyshyn, L., Falovych, V. & Krauze, O. (2025) Integration of circular economy principles into supply chain management of manufacturing enterprises. Socio-Economic Problems and the State (electronic journal), Vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 127-142. URL: http://sepd.tntu.edu.ua/images/stories/pdf/2025/25ylyome.pdf

Scientific Journal "Socio-Economic Problems and the State"

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Dec-2025

Oct-2025

1-Jan-2026

Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University

UA

Ternopil

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8098-8500
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5784-0233
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0374-2582

https://doi.org/10.33108/sepd2025.02.127

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circular economy
supply chains
manufacturing enterprises
reverse logistics
digitalization
resource efficiency
remanufacturing

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127-142

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142

The article investigates the integration of circular economy principles into the supply chains of Ukrainian manufacturing enterprises transitioning from a linear to a circular model, where resources retain value after initial use. The study examines the core principles of circularity (design for reuse, resource maximization, organization of reverse flows, development of partnerships) and operational mechanisms for their implementation in supply chains. In the context of war, circular approaches become a strategic tool for enhancing resilience: reuse of components, local partnerships, and reverse logistics reduce dependence on imports, optimize costs, and ensure production continuity. To implement these principles, operational mechanisms are proposed, including product lifecycle management (PLM), reverse logistics, service and repair networks, inventory management, and component standardization. Digital technologies - RFID/IoT, digital product passports, resource exchange platforms, and Big Data analytics-ensure transparency, control, and optimization of flows, enabling informed decisions on repair, remanufacturing, or recycling of products. Effectiveness is assessed through material intensity, share of recovered components, lifecycle cost, waste volume, carbon footprint, and the Circular Economy Efficiency (CEE) index. The multi-stage implementation model encompasses resource flow auditing, KPI development, modular product design, construction of reverse logistics and service centers, IT integration, pilot projects, and scaling. Overcoming technological, economic, organizational, market, and regulatory barriers through modernization, training, and incentives ensures successful circular transformation. Thus, the integration of circular practices contributes to increased resource efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced economic resilience of manufacturing enterprises.

The authors received no direct funding for this research.

http://elartu.tntu.edu.ua/handle/lib/50870

2223-3822

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