STAKEHOLDERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN REVERSE SUPPLY CHAINS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Technological advances have increased depreciation rates and stimulated the growing consumption of new products, leading to an increase in the generation of waste. In some countries, the current capacities for waste collection operations have been ineffective in properly reusing or disposing of these large quantities generated. Additionally, preliminary surveys indicate a scarcity of research associating stakeholders and responsibilities in RSC. Thus, is imperative to develop research to identify stakeholders and responsibilities for the recovery or proper disposal of waste. This paper sought to characterize the current literature context regarding stakeholders and responsibilities in Reverse Supply Chains (RSC). This research was based on a systematic literature review which consisted of six steps: Research protocol application, Bibliographic survey, Data extraction, Selection of papers, Results analysis, and Conclusion and future research. From the 144 publications initially identified, 65 were excluded due to duplication or download impossibility, and 34 were excluded based on exclusion criteria, resulting in 45 papers selected for the full reading, and the answers related to the Research Questions (RQ) were identified and raised. A summary of the main results and opportunities for new research was presented at the end. The research findings will contribute to identifying opportunities for developing new research and promoting theoretical and practical advancements on the subject. Such outputs will also enhance understanding of RSC structure and organization, supporting context-specific both sustainable public policies and business models, encompassing economic, environmental, social, cultural, political, and regulatory aspects.