The relationship between digital technologies and the circular economy: a systematic literature review and a research agenda

Neri, Alessandra and Cagno, Enrico and Susur, Ebru and Urueña Lopez, Alberto and Nuur, Cali and Kumar, Vikas and Franchi, Samuele and Sorrentino, Ciro (2024) The relationship between digital technologies and the circular economy: a systematic literature review and a research agenda. R&D Management. ISSN 1467-9310

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Abstract

Digital technologies are widely recognised as crucial for promoting the circular economy in industry. However, there still needs to be clearer guidance for industrial practitioners on properly using digital technologies to support the implementation of the circular economy. Further efforts are needed d to characterise such a relationship better. The present work conducts a systematic literature review aimed at understanding the nature and scope of the relationship by examining current knowledge at the intersection of the two domains, i.e. digital technologies and the circular economy. Specifically, the analysis focuses on identifying moderators and mediators of this relationship. About the former, the study discusses the relevance of management commitment, competencies, stakeholders and contextual factors; concerning the latter, the study discusses the relevance of supply chain integration and collaboration and examines in more detail the role of digital-enabled dynamic capabilities, given their promising relevance in the current debate. Based on the review, a research agenda is proposed with suggestions for future research directions on the relationship between digital technologies and the circular economy.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1111/radm.12715
Dates:	Date Event 22 July 2024 Accepted 21 August 2024 Published Online
Subjects:	CAH17 - business and management > CAH17-01 - business and management > CAH17-01-01 - business and management (non-specific)
Divisions:	Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > Graduate School of Management
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2024 13:08
Last Modified:	03 Sep 2024 15:46
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/15725

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