The Circular Supply Chain and Its Implications in Healthcare
Abstract
The circular supply chain or economy (see Figure 20.1 ) is one that eliminates wastes and prefers the reuse of products as opposed to discarding after only one use. There are a number of moving parts to this circular supply chain, so we will concentrate only on two—surgeries and medical supplies. A circular economy would advocate for reusable products that would be more resistant to supply chain disturbances and minimize environmental impact.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Productivity Press eBooks
- Pages
- 68–71
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter