Digital Technologies in Circular Economy Transition: Evidence from Case Studies

Circular Economy (CE) is an economic system that closes material and energy loops in production and consumption systems. In this context, digital technologies (DT) are seen as solutions for Circular Economy implementation. However, while the use of digital technologies in industry is growing, their...

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Published in:Procedia CIRP 2020, Vol.90, p.133-136
Main Authors: Uçar, Ece, Dain, Marie-Anne Le, Joly, Iragaël
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business Model Canvas
Circular Economy
Digital Technologies
Engineering Sciences
R-principles
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Summary:Circular Economy (CE) is an economic system that closes material and energy loops in production and consumption systems. In this context, digital technologies (DT) are seen as solutions for Circular Economy implementation. However, while the use of digital technologies in industry is growing, their specific effect on Circular Economy is not widely explored. Hence, this paper aims to identify the roles of digital technologies supporting Circular Economy. Based on a literature review as well as three case studies, we proposed to evaluate the relationship between Circular Economy and digital technologies by using Business Model Canvas integrating the R-principles such as reuse, remanufacture and recycle.
ISSN:2212-8271
2212-8271
DOI:10.1016/j.procir.2020.01.058