Application of digital technologies for sustainable product management in a circular economy: A review
University of Graz · Christian Doppler Laboratory for Thermoelectricity
Abstract
Abstract Digital technologies (DTs), such as the Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, or blockchain, are considered as enablers for a more sustainable and circular economy. So far, literature on these topics has mostly focused on specific DTs and subareas of sustainable product management (SPM). The aim of this paper is to provide a more comprehensive overview of current and potential examples of DT applications in SPM (e.g., product design/assessment, supply chain management, and business models). The collected examples ( n = 146) were analyzed based on a systematic literature review, using quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Deductive and inductive analyses of the examples…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 56.18
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- 100%
- References
- 76
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3Topics & keywords
- Circular economy
- Digital economy
- Product (mathematics)
- Usability
- Product lifecycle
- Computer science
- Process management
- Business model
- Responsible consumption and production