Integrating Circular Economy Principles in Logistics to Drive Sustainable Warehousing Practices

Authors: Haroon Rashid

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14280029

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8ttfh

Country: Dubai, UAE

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Abstract: The integration of circular economy principles in logistics offers a new path toward sustainability in warehousing practices. As sustainability in warehousing promotes environmental, economic, and operational benefits by reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling resources, this study will consider how logistics can contribute to circular economy objectives through innovative practices in material recovery, reusable packaging solutions, and energy-efficient storage systems. The key strategies include the design of warehouses with integrated renewable energy systems, the application of reverse logistics for extended life cycles, and optimized inventory management to reduce waste from surpluses. Advanced technologies, like IoT, AI, and block chain, will help with real-time tracking for waste minimization and resource optimization. Further, collaborative networks among stakeholders facilitate the process of a closed-loop supply chain, where the materials circulate efficiently and sustainably. Case studies of retailing, manufacturing, and e-commerce businesses illustrate how the potential to reduce carbon footprints and enhance cost efficiency can be duly realized through circular logistics. This article highlights the contribution that logistics can play in the development and implementation of a warehousing activity compatible with the circular economy principles as the premise for sustainable development of supply chains.

Keywords: circular economy, logistics, sustainable warehousing, recycling, reusing, waste reduction, reverse logistics, renewable energy, closed-loop supply chains, IoT in Logistics, AI in Warehousing, Block chain, Resource Optimization.

Paper Id: 231730

Published On: 2019-09-11

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2019

Cite This: Integrating Circular Economy Principles in Logistics to Drive Sustainable Warehousing Practices - Haroon Rashid - IJIRMPS Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2019. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14280029

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