Question $2$:

In $2025,$ sustainability is a critical focus for operations management. How can organizations integrate circular economy principles into their supply chains to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency? What challenges might they face in transitioning from a linear to a circular supply chain model?

Options:

A$.$ Circular economy principles are not applicable to supply chain management.

B$.$ Organizations can adopt practices like product recycling, remanufacturing, and sustainable sourcing, though challenges like high initial costs and resistance to change may arise.

C$.$ Circular supply chains are only relevant for industries dealing with physical goods.

D$.$ A linear supply chain model is more efficient than a circular model.