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Circular Economy and Sustainable Procurement: A Content Analysis in the Turkish Logistics Sector

Döngüsel Ekonomi ve Sürdürülebilir Tedarik: Türkiye Lojistik Sektöründe Bir İçerik Analizi

Taner Akçacı(GAZİANTEP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İKTİSADİ VE İDARİ BİLİMLER FAKÜLTESİ, ULUSLARARASI TİCARET VE LOJİSTİK BÖLÜMÜ, ULUSLARARASI TİCARET VE LOJİSTİK ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0002-5343-0894
Pınar Karaoğlan(GAZİANTEP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İKTİSADİ VE İDARİ BİLİMLER FAKÜLTESİ, ULUSLARARASI TİCARET VE LOJİSTİK BÖLÜMÜ, ULUSLARARASI TİCARET VE LOJİSTİK ANABİLİM DALI)0009-0004-2217-6557
Pages
235–248
Publication Date
2026-01-28
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It provides evidence-based insights into how leading logistics firms integrate circular principles into procurement and supply chain processes, contributing to the literature on sustainable logistics and circular supply chain management.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: This study aims to examine the integration of circular economy principles into the procurement processes of Türkiye’s leading logistics companies.
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Key Findings & Data:It seeks to identify how sustainable procurement strategies reflect circular economy practices within the logistics sector and to reveal the thematic emphasis of firms’ sustainability reporting.
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Conclusion & Impact:It provides evidence-based insights into how leading logistics firms integrate circular principles into procurement and supply chain processes, contributing to the literature on sustainable logistics and circular supply chain management.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2024 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Döngüsel Ekonomi · Sürdürülebilir Tedarik · Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the integration of circular economy principles into the procurement processes of Türkiye’s leading logistics companies. It seeks to identify how sustainable procurement strategies reflect circular economy practices within the logistics sector and to reveal the thematic emphasis of firms’ sustainability reporting. Methodology: The study applies a qualitative content analysis method using the MAXQDA software to analyze the sustainability and activity reports of eight major logistics firms listed in the 2024 Fortune Türkiye ranking. Five main themes and ten sub-themes were established to evaluate the presence and frequency of circular economy-related practices. Findings: The results reveal that the themes of Sustainable Procurement and Material Selection, and Energy and Resource Efficiency are the most emphasized areas among Türkiye’s largest logistics companies. While practices related to recycling and waste management are widely adopted, limited emphasis is observed on repair, maintenance, and green procurement sub-themes. The findings demonstrate a growing awareness of circular procurement practices and the alignment of sustainability objectives with operational strategies. Originality: This study presents a comprehensive thematic content analysis focusing on the intersection of circular economy and sustainable procurement within Türkiye’s logistics sector. It provides evidence-based insights into how leading logistics firms integrate circular principles into procurement and supply chain processes, contributing to the literature on sustainable logistics and circular supply chain management.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, Türkiye’nin önde gelen lojistik firmalarının tedarik süreçlerine döngüsel ekonomi ilkelerinin entegrasyonunu incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, sürdürülebilir tedarik stratejilerinin döngüsel ekonomi uygulamalarını nasıl yansıttığını ortaya koymakta ve firmaların sürdürülebilirlik raporlarındaki tematik vurguları belirlemeyi hedeflemektedir. Yöntem: Çalışmada 2024 Fortune Türkiye listesinde yer alan sekiz büyük lojistik firmasının sürdürülebilirlik ve faaliyet raporları, MAXQDA yazılımı kullanılarak nitel içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Analiz kapsamında beş ana tema ve on alt tema belirlenerek döngüsel ekonomi uygulamalarının varlığı ve kodlama sıklığı değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Bulgular, Türkiye’nin en büyük lojistik firmaları arasında Sürdürülebilir Tedarik ve Malzeme Seçimi ile Enerji ve Kaynak Verimliliği temalarının en çok vurgulanan alanlar olduğunu göstermektedir. Geri dönüşüm ve atık yönetimi uygulamaları yaygın olarak benimsenirken, onarım, bakım ve yeşil tedarik alt temalarına sınırlı düzeyde vurgu yapılmıştır. Bulgular, döngüsel tedarik uygulamalarına yönelik artan farkındalığı ve sürdürülebilirlik hedeflerinin operasyonel stratejilerle uyumunu ortaya koymaktadır. Özgünlük: Bu çalışma, Türkiye lojistik sektöründe döngüsel ekonomi ile sürdürülebilir tedarik kesişimini ele alankapsamlı bir tematik içerik analizidir. Lojistik sektöründeki öncü firmaların tedarik ve tedarik zinciri süreçlerine döngüsel ilkeleri nasıl entegre ettiğine dair kanıta dayalı bulgular sunarak, sürdürülebilir lojistik ve döngüsel tedarik zinciri yönetimi literatürüne katkı sağlamaktadır.

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Akçacı, T., Karaoğlan, P. (2026). Circular Economy and Sustainable Procurement: A Content Analysis in the Turkish Logistics Sector. Verimlilik Dergisi, Cilt: 60 Sayı: 1, 235–248. https://doi.org/10.51551/verimlilik.1717024

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