Implementing supply chain collaboration practices to support successful circular economy: a best case from textile industry

In recent years circular economy (CE) has received increasing attention worldwide because of the greater emphasis on transparency in resources supply and efficiency in their use. In this context, we analyse a single case-study about a closed-loop supply chain (SC) in the textile industry. We conducted interviews at multiple levels of the SC to gain an in-depth view of its circularity. The aim is to demonstrate that a collaborative SC management has a major role to play in the transition towards a CE as it is necessary the commitment of all the different players involved in the product life-cycle.