From Linear to Circular: The Triadic Framework of Reduction, Restoration, and Regeneration as Catalysts in Sustainable Supply Chain Transitions

Overview: This investigation explores the influence of environmentally focused supply chain management on the performance of the circular economy. In addition, it examines how three specific sustainable practices—namely reduction, restoration, and regeneration—serve as intermediaries in this relationship. Methodology: This study focused on Malaysia's manufacturing industry, gathering data from 267 companies through a straightforward random sampling approach. The study’s framework was rigorously tested for validity and reliability, and hypothesis testing was performed using Hayes’s PROCESS macro within IBM SPSS. Key Findings: The results indicate that sustainable supply chain management exerts a direct, positive impact on circular economy performance. Furthermore, it fosters the adoption of the three sustainable practices, each of which contributes to enhanced CE performance. These practices also mediate the relationship between supply chain management and the circular economy, highlighting their critical role. Conclusion: This study illuminate how sustainable practices bridge the gap between sustainable supply chain management and circular economy outcomes. In summary, this research deepens the insight into how sustainable supply chain management fosters eco-friendly practices and strengthens circular economy outcomes, revealing innovative perspectives on the real-world impact of these vital environmental strategies.

Sustainable supply chain management, sustainable reduction, sustainable restoration, sustainable regeneration

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