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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The transition to a circular economy (CE) requires organizations to move beyond linear production systems toward regenerative, resource‐efficient models. For small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), this transition is especially demanding due to constrained financial, technological, and human resources.
Hadi Zarea
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Legal, Political, and Practical Obstacles to the Enforcement of Labor Laws in El Salvador [PDF]
, 2004 Conducted with partners in El Salvador, this study assesses the condition of workers and examines the legal framework designed to protect them. Researchers found that weaknesses in the institutional structure and favoritism toward foreign investors ...
Cardona Monterrosa, Amilcar Efren
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study demonstrates how a profitable, lean, and environmentally responsible e‐waste reverse logistics system can be designed using integrated Operations Research (OR) techniques. Addressing the growing urgency of responsible consumption (UN SDG 12) and the projected rise of the e‐waste sector to USD 137.60 billion by 2029, the research ...
Sheeba Pathak, Hajar Fatorachian
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The transition to a circular economy (CE) has become a strategic priority for firms, yet empirical assessments of corporate circularity remain fragmented and heavily dependent on structured indicators or self‐reported metrics. This paper proposes a novel, text‐based circularity index derived from mandatory non‐financial statements of large ...
Giuseppe Pernagallo +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sustainability reports (SRs) are widely criticized for vague disclosures and selective emphasis on positive outcomes, yet systematic research on two core SR challenges remains limited: materiality (whether disclosed content is relevant) and balance (whether both achievements and challenges are reported).
Mahsa Mohammadrezaei +1 more
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THE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR PRODUCT-MARKET FIT IN APPAREL SECTOR
EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management StudiesIn this highly competitive market, ensuring that apparel products fit customers well is crucial for success. This abstract examines various strategies employed by companies to achieve optimal product market fit, taking into account factors such as garment design, size charts, and consumer feedback.
null M. Preethy, null Dr. S. Suneetha
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Factors Underlying the Decline in Manufacturing Employment Since 2000 [PDF]
, 2008 [Excerpt] The manufacturing sector of the U.S. economy has experienced substantial job losses since 2000. During the recession of 2001 and its immediate aftermath, employment in the manufacturing sector fell by about 2.9 million jobs, or 17 percent. Even
Brauer, David
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Circular product design strategies in the apparel industry: toward the circular economy
Discover SustainabilityThe design stage of a product plays a critical role in determining its sustainability. Key product attributes—such as reliability, durability, reusability, repairability, design for remanufacturing, recyclability, and end-of-life considerations—are ...
Sanjida Parvin Rahee, Md. Rayhan Sarker
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Little is known about consumer preferences for combinations of circular business model patterns, despite their potential to benefit the design of product services. This study examines consumer preferences for product‐as‐a‐service offers, combined with circular product attributes, across Sweden and the Netherlands.
Steven Sarasini +5 more
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FLA Report on the Closure of Jerzees de Honduras [PDF]
, 2009 This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide.
Fair Labor Association
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