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Examining the Impact of the Circular Economy on the Value Chain: The Case of Mavi Company

Döngüsel Ekonominin Değer Zinciri Üzerindeki Etkisinin Mavi Şirketi Örneğinde İncelenmesi

Haya S. A. Abokwaik(SÜLEYMAN DEMİREL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-8351-0134
Vesile Ömürbek(SÜLEYMAN DEMİREL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-8647-1708
Pages
1–31
Publication Date
2026-03-30
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The findings indicate that the circular economy practices adopted by Mavi are distributed across various value chain activities, ranging from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, distribution, and after-sales services.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The study emphasizes the necessity of adopting a more sustainable approach in production processes, based on the increasing environmental problems associated with the linear production model.
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Key Findings & Data:In this context, Mavi’s 2024 Sustainability Report was examined using the directed content analysis method.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings indicate that the circular economy practices adopted by Mavi are distributed across various value chain activities, ranging from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, distribution, and after-sales services.
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⚙️Variables:Döngüsel Ekonomi · Değer Zinciri · Hazır Giyim Sektörü

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The study emphasizes the necessity of adopting a more sustainable approach in production processes, based on the increasing environmental problems associated with the linear production model. Within this framework, the research aims to reveal how circular economy practices are reflected in value chain activities and stages during the transition to sustainable production models. This study aims to analyze the impact of adopting circular economy principles on value chain activities in the apparel industry through the example of the Mavi company. In the research, a descriptive-analytical single case study design based on a qualitative research approach was adopted. In this context, Mavi’s 2024 Sustainability Report was examined using the directed content analysis method. The circular economy practices included in the sustainability report were classified within the 4R framework (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover) and evaluated within the framework of Porter’s value chain model. The findings indicate that the circular economy practices adopted by Mavi are distributed across various value chain activities, ranging from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, distribution, and after-sales services. The implementation of these practices is associated with improvements in operational efficiency through enhanced resource management and waste reduction, and it also contributes to greater integration among different stages of the value chain.

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Çalışma, doğrusal üretim modeliyle ilişkili çevresel sorunların giderek artmasından hareketle, üretim süreçlerinde daha sürdürülebilir bir yaklaşımın benimsenmesinin gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır. Bu çerçevede araştırma, sürdürülebilir üretim modellerine geçiş sürecinde döngüsel ekonomi uygulamalarının değer zinciri faaliyet ve aşamalarına nasıl yansıdığını ortaya koymayı hedeflemektedir. Bu çalışma, hazır giyim sektöründe döngüsel ekonomi ilkelerinin benimsenmesinin değer zinciri faaliyetleri üzerindeki etkisini, Mavi şirketi örneği üzerinden analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yaklaşımına dayalı betimsel-analitik bir tek vaka çalışması tasarımı benimsenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, Mavi’nin 2024 yılına ait Sürdürülebilirlik Raporu yönlendirilmiş içerik analizi yöntemi ile incelenmiştir. Sürdürülebilirlik raporunda yer alan döngüsel ekonomi uygulamaları 4R çerçevesi (Azaltma, Yeniden Kullanım, Geri Dönüşüm ve Geri Kazanım) kapsamında sınıflandırılarak Porter’ın değer zinciri modeli çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, Mavi tarafından uygulanan döngüsel ekonomi uygulamalarının hammadde tedarikinden üretim ve dağıtıma, satış sonrası hizmetlere kadar değer zincirinin temel ve destekleyici faaliyetlerine yayıldığını göstermektedir. Bu uygulamaların, kaynak kullanımının daha etkin yönetilmesi ve atıkların azaltılması yoluyla operasyonel verimliliği desteklediği ve değer zinciri aşamaları arasındaki bütünleşmeyi güçlendirdiği tespit edilmiştir.

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Abokwaik, H. S. A., Ömürbek, V. (2026). Examining the Impact of the Circular Economy on the Value Chain: The Case of Mavi Company. Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Uygulamalı Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.31200/makuubd.1849472

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