Analysis of barriers to implementing the circular supply chain in the Vietnam textile industry

Abstract

The circular supply chain model has emerged as a trend in numerous countries, garnering significant interest, including Vietnam, owing to its substantial economic, social, and environmental benefits. Nevertheless, implementing a circular supply chain in the textile industry encounters numerous challenges. This research analyzes barriers to implementing the
circular supply chain in Vietnam’s textile industry employing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) methods. This research identifies key barriers, which are then prioritized for resolution, ultimately facilitating the proposal of a circular model. The result highlights that the barrier of insufficient financial
resources has the highest weight, followed by lack of government support and technology transfer, considered top priorities for successfully implementing a circular supply chain in the Vietnamese textile industry.