Analyzing the Barriers to Adoption of Circular Economy Models by SMEs in Textile Industry Using Fuzzy SWARA Method
Analyzing the Barriers to Adoption of Circular Economy Models by SMEs in Textile Industry Using Fuzzy SWARA Method

Summary/Abstract: Despite the many micro and macro opportunities offered by the circular economy, businesses may encounter various obstacles in practice. These obstacles make it difficult for businesses to attempt towards circular economy and often cause them to abstain. This is especially true for SMEs. The aim of this study is to identify the potential barriers to the adoption of circular economy models by SMEs in the textile industry. Due to the change in the applicability of the circular economy according to the sectoral differences in SMEs, the application was made only in the textile sector. The obstacles in the study were evaluated by interviewing the managers of five companies, and they were weighted according to the level of importance with the Fuzzy SWARA Method. The importance of this study is that by determining the needs of SMEs in the textile industry for the circular economy, it will prepare the ground for developments that will ensure their adaptation to the process. As a result of the study, the uncertainty situations (demand and return) of SMEs in the transition to the circular economy are seen as the biggest possible obstacles, while the need for financial resources and limited technology have emerged as other important constraints.

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