# Closed‐loop supply chain

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> A closed-loop supply chain is an integrated supply model that combines forward logistics—procurement, manufacturing, distribution—with reverse logistics—collection, sorting, refurbishment—into a continuous cycle.

A closed-loop supply chain is an integrated supply model that combines forward logistics—procurement, manufacturing, distribution—with reverse logistics—collection, sorting, refurbishment—into a continuous cycle. Products or components are systematically recovered at end-of-use and then refurbished, recycled, or fed back into production rather than discarded. Unlike an open-loop supply chain, where the manufacturer loses oversight of a product once sold, the closed-loop model retains control across the full product lifecycle. The concept is most prevalent in electronics, mechanical engineering, and the automotive sector, where core components hold significant residual value. For logistics providers, it means reverse and reconditioning flows planned and executed as an integral, contractually defined part of the customer mandate.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed-loop_supply_chain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed-loop_supply_chain)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Closed‐loop supply chain |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 109 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed-loop_supply_chain |

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