A quantitative framework for Industry 4.0 enabled Circular Economy

Spaltini, Marco; Poletti, Andrea; Acerbi, Federica; Taisch, Marco

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.015

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“…[24] highlight key opportunities in integrative methodological advances such as an expanded use of consequential LCA, development of physical Input-Output tables, and integrating MFA with dynamical models. This aligns with [25] where a concrete integrative framework could achieve CE at a systemic level. CE and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) were two key concepts to envisage a new framework focused on circularity among supply chains.…”

Section: Technology Support For Circular Economysupporting

confidence: 63%

Circular Economy Trends – Potential Role of Emerging Technologies

Kio

Anumba

Ali

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The circular economy and digital transformation are two of the major trends over the last decade. Integrative methodological advances such as life cycle assessments, material flow analysis, and input-output tables are some of the current trends in circular economy case studies and scenarios. However, more efficient processes are required, and methods need to be adapted to the unique attributes of circular economy systems. This paper presents a descriptive analysis of current technological trends and topics in the circular economy. A scoping review and an automated content analysis were conducted in over 6000 abstracts available in Springer journals. Strategies such as applying data-driven design in the field of circular economy and using innovative information and communication technologies (ICTs) offer new possibilities for optimizing existing integration methods. New circular economy approaches, and systems could emerge based on taking advantage of technologies such as: artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Advanced Data Analytics, etc. Also, emerging topics in circular economy technologies focus on energy, policy, models, and global systems. The paper concludes with an outline of emerging technologies and identifies several future research directions.

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Section: Technology Support For Circular Economysupporting

confidence: 63%

Circular Economy Trends – Potential Role of Emerging Technologies

Kio

Anumba

Ali

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Regarding Industry 4.0 and its implementation, we can categorise its use case according to the following governing principles [5,41]:…”

Section: State Of the Artmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This revolution is Flexible and efficient production is possible with Industry 4.0, as it reduces production costs while simultaneously increasing time efficiency and improving production quality through technology, methods, and tools. As a result, Industry 4.0 has the potential to accelerate industrial production to achieve unprecedented levels of operational efficiency and productivity gains [5]. In the smart factories of the future, people will control processes and make decisions based on data coming from factory equipment and information about the availability of raw materials and energy costs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Industry 4.0 Case Study in Plastics Manufacturing: Bridging the Gap Between the Current State and Future Trends

Zioudas

Kourmpetis

Chamalidou

et al. 2022

Digital Manufacturing Technology

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The paper presents detailed research on bridging the gap between the theoretical and practical approach of Industry 4.0, considering a use case of the manufacturing company working in plastics production. In particular, we study an established Greek company in the textiles and plastics industry to present the current industry's technological status. Initially, we focus on the industrial process of a plastic manufacturing plant presenting the processes, methods, and equipment classification of such a factory. Subsequently, we focus on a novice method for developing or upgrading factories specializing in textiles and plastics and showcase its operational procedures. Lastly, after identifying the current state of affairs, we further expand on the key points that need change to develop the technological operations of an industry plan from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0. Specifically, to achieve this, we provide a detailed techno-economic proposal that suggests a trade-off between optimal quality and continuity of operations for an Industry 4.0 level factory. The technical novelty of this article lies in taking a step back and providing a top-down technological approach to the current state of affairs in machinery, supply chain, and factory operations level while suggesting cost-effective methods to increase productivity, reduce production errors and pave the way for smart manufacturing techniques.

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“… Framework based on concepts of circular economy to assess the sustainability performance of manufacturing companies [60].  Quantitative framework for Industry 4.0 enabled circular economy [68].…”

Section: New Business Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Brief Overview of Collaborative Approaches in Sustainable Manufacturing

Camarinha-Matos

Rocha

Graça

2021

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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The manufacturing sector is experiencing a profound transformation as reflected in the Industry 4.0 movement, combined with the growing societal concerns for sustainability. This trend has led to the notion of sustainable manufacturing. On the other hand, the increasing interconnectivity among organisations, people, and physical systems, supported by recent developments in communication technologies, points to the important role that collaborative networks have in the ongoing digital transformation processes. As such, this paper analyses the synergies between sustainable manufacturing and collaborative networks. More specifically, the goal is to analyse how the responsibility for the various facets of sustainability can be distributed among the multiple entities involved in manufacturing. This study is based on both literature survey and our experience in various research projects in the area and is organised according to the typical six dimensions of Industry 4.0. The work is complemented with a brief summary of proposed indicators to measure sustainability under this networked manufacturing perspective.

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A quantitative framework for Industry 4.0 enabled Circular Economy

Cited by 36 publications

References 16 publications

Circular Economy Trends – Potential Role of Emerging Technologies

Circular Economy Trends – Potential Role of Emerging Technologies

Industry 4.0 Case Study in Plastics Manufacturing: Bridging the Gap Between the Current State and Future Trends

Brief Overview of Collaborative Approaches in Sustainable Manufacturing

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