Recycling 4.0 - Digitalization as a Key for the Advanced Circular Economy

Kintscher, Lars; Lawrenz, Sebastian; Poschmann, Hendrik; Sharma, Pramodita

doi:10.12720/jcm.15.9.652-660

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“…The study suggested using IoT and ICT to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of a waste management system. Kintscher et al (2020) presented an approach of integrating I4.0 and recycling processes resulting in Recycling 4.0. To explore the possibility of integration, electric vehicles and their traction batteries were used as an example.…”

Section: Ce and Business Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nexus of circular economy and sustainable business performance in the era of digitalization

Agrawal

Wankhede

Kumar

et al. 2021

IJPPM

161

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PurposeThis study aims to conduct a comprehensive review and network-based analysis by exploring future research directions in the nexus of circular economy (CE) and sustainable business performance (SBP) in the context of digitalization.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review methodology was adopted to present the review in the field of CE and SBP in the era of digitalization. WOS and SCOPUS databases were considered in the study to identify and select the articles. The bibliometric study was carried out to analyze the significant contributions made by authors, various journal sources, countries and different universities in the field of CE and SBP in the era of digitalization. Further, network analysis is carried out to analyze the collaboration among authors from different countries.FindingsThe study revealed that digitalization could be a great help in developing sustainable circular products. Moreover, the customers' involvement is necessary for creating innovative sustainable circular products using digitalization. A move toward the product-service system was suggested to accelerate the transformation toward CE and digitalization.Originality/valueThe paper discusses digitalization and CE practices' adoption to enhance the SP of the firms. This work's unique contribution is the systematic literature analysis and bibliometric study to explore future research directions in the nexus of CE and SP in the context of digitalization. The present study has been one of the first efforts to examine the literature of CE and SBP integration from a digitalization perspective along with bibliometric analysis.

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Section: Ce and Business Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Kintscher et al (2020) presented an approach of integrating I4.0 and recycling processes resulting in recycling 4.0. To explore the possibility of integration, electric vehicles and their traction batteries were used as an example.…”

Section: Review On Ce and Sustainable Practices In Digitalization Sce...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Nexus of circular economy and sustainable business performance in the era of digitalization

Agrawal

Wankhede

Kumar

et al. 2021

IJPPM

161

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“…As for the recycling process, IoT would provide benefits in terms of monitoring and tracking [103], enabling looping [71,95]. Two relevant aspects emerged as connected to the adoption of IoT: first, to make proper decisions, data should be collected with an HVSYS perspective [74]; second, as many data would be collected, BDA becomes fundamental to manage the complexity [102]. Lastly, the use of ROB would facilitate the recycling process, while also bringing benefits from a social sustainability perspective [103].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Role of Digital Technologies in Operationalizing the Circular Economy Transition: A Systematic Literature Review

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The enabling role of Digital Technologies towards the Circular Economy transition has been recognized. Nonetheless, to support the transition, the operationalization of the discourse is still needed. The present study performs a systematic literature review, deepening the knowledge on the role of Digital Technologies in operationalizing the Circular Economy transition. The analysis is shaped according to the ReSOLVE framework, as it has been recognized as able to operationally guide industrial firms towards the Circular Economy transition. Despite the broad focus on the topic by the extant literature, the results of the analysis show limited Circular Economy aspects addressed and specific technologies considered, making it difficult to have a complete overview on the implementation of Digital Technologies in the Circular Economy transition, operatively addressing it. Shortcomings are identified regarding the lack of an integrated and holistic analysis of the relationships, the need for investigating the decision-making process and specific Circular Economy practices, all from an empirical perspective. The paper eventually suggests streams for further research while offering theoretical and practical implications.

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“…The study highlights the contribution of digital technologies toward social and environmental sustainability. Similarly, Kintscher et al (2020) presented an approach to incorporate digital technologies and the recycling process for the eco‐friendly handling of resources. The study considered examples of electric vehicles and their traction batteries.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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A framework for digital supply chains in the era of circular economy: Implications on environmental sustainability

Dwivedi

Paul

2022

Bus Strat Env

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Increased attention to environmental sustainability has created pressures to adopt the circular economy (CE) principles. The transition toward CE requires system redesign and business process modification. Embracing disruptive technologies produces several benefits including improved productivity and resource utilization. Thus, organizations become eager to adopt and sustain digital supply chains (DSCs) in globally competitive markets. Additionally, the linkage between DSC with CE and the impact of DSC on organizational performances from the perspective of CE remain unexplored in previous studies. This study aims to develop a framework for DSC adoption from the perspective of CE. The present study recognizes the barriers through literature review and experts' opinions that must be eradicated to attain the objectives of DSCs. In this study, 19 potential barriers to DSCs were identified. A fuzzy best–worst method (BWM) was adopted to prioritize the identified barriers. Further, the study formulates strategies for integrating the CE with DSCs to overcome the barriers. A modified Total Interpretive Structure Model (m‐TISM) was developed to highlight the different levels of suggested strategies. This study contributes to the existing literature by analyzing the identified barriers to DSCs and suggesting overcoming strategies. The integrated methodology assists organizations to develop efficient and integrated strategic measures toward DSC adoption through the application of enhanced knowledge of CE and environmental sustainability. The findings reveal that the “lack of digital skills and facilities” is the most influential barrier in DSC development. Further, the findings indicate that financial and regulatory supports are the primary steps toward a digitalized economy.

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Recycling 4.0 - Digitalization as a Key for the Advanced Circular Economy

Cited by 31 publications

References 10 publications

Nexus of circular economy and sustainable business performance in the era of digitalization

Nexus of circular economy and sustainable business performance in the era of digitalization

The Role of Digital Technologies in Operationalizing the Circular Economy Transition: A Systematic Literature Review

A framework for digital supply chains in the era of circular economy: Implications on environmental sustainability

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