Erfolgsfaktoren von Kreislaufwirtschaftskonzepten in der Transportlogistik

Abstract

The increasing scarcity of resources, stricter environmental regulations, and social pressure for greater sustainability are posing new challenges for transport logistics. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to identify practical success factors for circular economy concepts in transport logistics and to develop concrete implementation options that can support companies such as Schachinger Logistik in their further development in the field of circular economy in the transport sector. The aim is to contribute to the sustainable orientation of the company. The thesis is based on extensive literature research and a practical application example from the company Schachinger Logistik. In the first step, eight central circular economy concepts in transport logistics are presented: eco-design, business ecosystems, reverse logistics, reusable packaging, route optimization, battery recycling, shared logistics, and fleet lifecycle management. These concepts form the basis for the development of the factors that significantly influence the success of circular economy concepts in transport logistics. Seven success factors are then examined, which can be divided into internal factors such as economic efficiency, digitalization, and change management, and external factors such as infrastructure, cooperation, and legal framework conditions. These factors influence whether circular economy can be effectively implemented in transport logistics. The example of Schachinger Logistik is used to show how circular economy is put into practice and which success factors of circular economy concepts have already been implemented in transport logistics. Specific recommendations for action for Schachinger Logistik are then derived from the previously developed concepts and success factors, including the expansion of digital return logistics, integration into the corporate strategy, and the introduction of systematic fleet lifecycle management. The results of this thesis provide a practical contribution to circular development in transport logistics, both within companies and across industries.

Date of Award	2025
Original language	German (Austria)
Supervisor	Andrea Massimiani (Supervisor)