Purpose - This paper aims to analyse systematically previous literature that sought to understand the formation of circular supply chains (CSCs) and propose a research agenda for implementing circular economy 4.0 in the wholesale industry. Design/methodology/approach - The research is based on a...

Background: One of the ongoing challenges in freight transport operations is to balance efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability through the integration of sustainable practices to minimize the environmental impact. When it comes to truck payload and sustainability, the emphasis is on...

Background: Circular supply chains (CSCs) aim to minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, and optimize resource efficiency, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable practices. Machine learning (ML) can potentially enhance CSCs by improving resource management, optimizing processes, and...

Im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) wurden von der Ad-hoc-Arbeitsgruppe (AhG) "Dekarbonisierung der Automobilen Wertschöpfungsketten" des Expertenkreises "Transformation der Automobilindustrie" (ETA) Handlungsempfehlungen erarbeitet, die dazu beitragen...

Purpose: Electronic devices consumption, especially smartphones for communication, have increased significantly, causing the potential for electronic waste to increase too. However, the high potential of this flow has not been matched by good waste management. This study aims to develop a...