Reverse Logistics for Circular Fashion Systems

 

Reverse Logistics for Circular Fashion Systems guides fashion brands, retailers, value chain partners and logistics providers on how to leverage reverse logistics to cultivate an effective and holistic circular fashion system.

About the Report

Reverse Logistics for Circular Fashion Systems explores the essential role of reverse logistics in helping the fashion industry transition to circular fashion models. It focuses on efficiently managing the reverse flow of materials and products from end-users, and reintegrating them into the system for resale, remaking or recycling. This process extends the lifecycle of products, maximises value, and minimises waste.

Supported by Maersk, a leading logistics provider and Global Fashion Agenda’s Insight Partner, this publication represents the culmination of extensive research. This includes insights from consultations with eight distinguished experts from top brands and organisations: Maersk, Nike, H&M Group, Target, PUMA Group, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, VF Corporation, and Circle Economy Foundation. Through interviews with industry insiders and logistics specialists, and a review of best practices, the report outlines three essential strategies companies must implement to achieve a truly circular fashion system.

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    Three Essential Strategies

      1. Network design

      Expanding reverse logistics beyond consumer returns to capture and valorise post-industrial textile waste flows and unsold goods.

      2. Financial ownership

      Establishing clear financial models to define roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing, enhancing collaboration and investment.

      3. Boosting collection volumes

      Developing infrastructure for efficient collection and processing of textile waste, essential for scaling solutions and reducing recycled fibre costs.

    Federica Marchionni Chief Executive Officer
    "Global Fashion Agenda’s new report on reverse logistics, supported by our Insight Partner Maersk, is a crucial guide for the fashion industry, offering clear strategies for embracing circular systems that not only enhance business operations but also harness the opportunities of used textiles. I strongly encourage leaders to engage deeply with their logistics partners, use innovative technologies, and adopt a comprehensive approach to circularity. By doing so, we can collectively extend the lifecycle of products, reduce waste, and create substantial economic value."

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      Reverse Logistics: The Unchartered Path

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