| Title: | Barriers and influencing factors in the implementation of circular economy in Slovenian road transport |
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| Authors: | ID Brglez, Kristijan (Author)
ID Čuček, Mateja (Author)
ID Kober, Andjelko Andy (Author)
ID Kovačič Lukman, Rebeka (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Brglez_Kristijan_2024.pdf (2,02 MB)
MD5: 4264A8525A7E57F95BFA6A7A9AAA7CA5
 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10098-024-03062-z
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FL - Faculty of Logistic
FNM - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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| Abstract: | The European Union’s commitment to sustainable development, exemplifed by the Green Deal and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlights the importance of the circular economy, especially for road transport companies. This study examines the current state of circular economy practices in Slovenian road transport through an inquiry of 151 logistic companies. Utilizing principal component analysis, fve key factors infuencing circular economy implementation were identifed: knowledge and competences, company practices, strategies, regional development, and market presence. Additionally, seven barriers were noted: lack of knowledge, fnancial constraints, time limitations, space constraints, limited technology, management issues, and supply chain coordination challenges. Findings suggest that circular practices are often secondary to business proftability, with fnancially stable companies more likely to adopt these practices. Success in circular economy implementation requires investments in innovative technologies, capacity building, and strong management support. Companies in more developed regions tend to adopt circular practices due to better access to knowledge and incentives. These insights provide a foundation for future research, including comparative studies across transport sector in European Union and globally. |
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| Keywords: | circular economy, logistics sector, PCA, barriers, road transport |
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| Publication status: | Submitted to the publisher |
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| Publication version: | Author Accepted Manuscript |
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| Publication date: | 21.11.2024 |
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| Publisher: | Springer |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | str. [1-21] |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-91183  |
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| UDC: | 656.1:502.131.1:338 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1618-9558 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 216391171 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s10098-024-03062-z |
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| Note: | This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: http://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-024-03062-z |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 25.11.2024 |
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| Views: | 148 |
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