ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRINCIPLES ON SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN THROUGH MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION

Abstract

The transition toward a circular economy (CE) demands a fundamental reconfiguration of supply chains, placing sustainability at the core of network design. This paper explores the influence of circular economy principles on sustainable supply chain network design (SSND) using multi-objective optimization approaches. By integrating environmental, economic, and social objectives, the study highlights how circular strategies such as resource reuse, remanufacturing, and waste minimization are embedded into supply chain networks. A literature synthesis, informed by recent multi-objective models, reveals growing trends toward closed-loop systems, robust optimization under uncertainty, and lifecycle assessment-driven configurations. Our analysis indicates that incorporating CE principles enhances resilience, efficiency, and long-term viability of supply chains.