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Title Towards a complex push-to-pull dynamics in circular construction supply chains: a systematic literature review
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Authors Abadi, M; Huang, JL; Yeow, J; Mohandes, SR; Zhang, LH
Title Towards a complex push-to-pull dynamics in circular construction supply chains: a systematic literature review
Year 2023
Published
DOI 10.1108/ECAM-03-2023-0294
Abstract Purpose- The development of circular construction supply chains (CCSCs) is impeded by various barriers, but the current literature overlooks the interrelationships among these barriers and the varying nature of associated countermeasures with the growth of circular economy (CE). This paper aims to develop new perspectives about the transition to CCSCs through the lens of supply-push (SP)/demand-pull (DP) strategies and related underpinning theories.Design/methodology/approach- A systematic literature review including 136 journal articles was undertaken to identify barriers to CCSCs and associated countermeasures that are analysed for their relevance to SP/DP. The interplay between SP/DP approaches was discussed using the "technology acceptance" and "innovation chain" models.Findings- (1) Thirty-five barriers were identified and organised into nine main barrier factors; (2) the predominant factors are knowledge and awareness, policy and regulations, technological capabilities, and incentives; (3) CCSCs transition is SP-configured primarily driven by actors above the project network; (4) "push" measures are devised to gradually create a "pull" environment and can be revoked when demand for circularity is created, suggesting a new "push-to-pull" perspective of CCSCs; and (5) a complex adaptative system is witnessed in relationships between barriers and countermeasures, and interactions among actors at all levels.Practical implications- The findings offer practitioners countermeasures to barriers encountered in CE initiatives. It also informs policymakers of adjusting policies to accommodate the SP-DP movement in steering the circular transition.Originality/value- This study uses theoretical models to interpret the dynamics in CCSCs transition and proposes a new definition of CCSCs highlighting their complex and dual transitional/transformational nature.
Author Keywords Circular economy; Construction supply chains; Supply-push; Demand-pull; Complex adaptive systems; Systematic literature review
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:001108986300001
WoS Category Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Civil; Management
Research Area Engineering; Business & Economics
PDF https://pure.manchester.ac.uk/ws/files/274812768/ECAM_Author_Accepted_Manuscript_AAM_.pdf
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