Logistics and supply chain capabilities for value creation in textile and fashion circular supply chains – a systematic literature review

Purpose While the importance of logistics and supply chain management in circular supply chains (CSCs) is recognised, current research lacks a granular understanding of the specific capabilities required to translate circular activities into multidimensional value. This study explores the detailed linkage between logistics and supply chain capabilities (LSCCs) and triple bottom line (TBL) value creation across four distinct textile and fashion CSC activities: collection, sorting, reuse and recycling. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted on 70 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2012 and 2025. A thematic analysis was used to inductively identify specific LSCCs within each CSC activity and deductively map their contributions to economic, environmental and social value. Findings The LSCCs are synthesised into a two-pillar framework consisting of operational and strategic LSCCs. Findings demonstrate that while LSCCs directly drive economic and environmental value through improved supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, social value is predominantly an indirect outcome fostered through strategic transparency, consumer empowerment and human–machine collaboration in Industry 5.0. Originality/value The novelty lies in its granular activity-based approach, revealing that required LSCCs and their value outcomes differ across activities. Unlike a unified view of circular systems, this article systematically links specific LSCCs to holistic TBL value creation, providing distinct pathways to holistic sustainability and clarifies how the inherent challenges between the four CSCs activities can be resolved.