modeling the barriers in managing closed loop supply chains of automotive industries in bangladesh

Closing the supply chain loop at the end of a product’s life cycle is gaining popularity among researchers and practitioners due to its paramount influence on social and environmental issues. with the continuous adaption of the closed loop supply chain (clsc) a means of saving natural resources (energy, material, etc.) and reducing production costs. this paper proposes a structured framework using delphi and fuzzy topsis approaches for identifying and assessing major bangladeshi automotive industry clsc barriers. through a literature review and extracting opinions from experts, a total of five major barriers and 16 sub-barriers were identified and evaluated via fuzzy topsis. the results revealed that economic barriers were dominant for clsc implementation in the existing supply chain followed by information-related barriers. this research may be a guideline to manufacturers when formulating strategic decisions and organizational visions for clsc implementation.