Circular Economy and Digital Technologies in Supply Chains

Transformations for Sustainability
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-41369-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 212 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Circular Economy and Digital Technologies in Supply Chains: Transformations for Sustainability explores the intersection of circular economy practices and digital technologies, offering a comprehensive roadmap to enhance sustainability in supply chain operations. The book covers essential topics such as the fundamentals of sustainable supply chain management, strategies for implementing circular economy practices, and the role of digital technologies like blockchain and AI in enhancing transparency and performance. Each chapter examines key areas such as recycling, remanufacturing, green logistics, and environmental responsibility, providing readers with actionable insights. Real-world case studies illustrate the successful adoption of these transformative strategies.

This is an essential resource for researchers, academicians, and post-graduate students focused on circular economy and sustainable supply chain management. Policymakers, governmental bodies, international NGOs, consultants, and start-ups will also find valuable insights into the policy implications and regulatory frameworks that empower the transition to digital and circular supply chains. By integrating emerging technologies with sustainability practices, this book equips readers with the knowledge to innovate and lead in the evolving landscape of supply chain management.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rehman Khan, Syed Abdul

Yu, Zhang

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Verkehr: Ratgeber, Sachbuch

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Circular Economy and Digital Technologies
2. Fundamentals of Sustainable Supply Chain Management
3. Strategies of Circular Economy in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
4. Role of Digital Technologies Empowering Circular Supply Chain
5. Role of Emerging AI Tools in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
6. Recycling and Remanufacturing Supply Chains
7. Environmental Responsibility in Green Supply Chain Management Operations
8. Green Innovation and Circular Business Models
9. Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction
10. Reverse Logistics and EOL Management
11. Green Logistics and Sustainable Transportation
12. Role of Blockchain in Circular Supply Chain

Über Autor(innen)

Rehman Khan, Syed Abdul
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan is a Director of Business Research and Consultancy Ltd in the United Kingdom. Dr. Khan completed his PhD in Supply Chain Management and earned his Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certificate from the United States. He has been a faculty member at Tsinghua University and has more than 15 years of experience in supply chain and logistics at industry and academic levels. He has published over 150 scientific research papers in well-renowned international journals and conferences. In addition, Dr. Khan has achieved scientific innovation awards three times consecutively by the Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government, China. Dr. Khan also holds memberships in the following well-renowned institutions and supply chain bodies/associations: APCIS-U.S.; Production and Operation Management Society, India; Council of Supply Chain Management of Professionals U.S.; Supply Chain Association of Pakistan; and Global Supply Chain Council China.

Yu, Zhang
Zhang Yu works at the Department of Logistics and management engineering, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming City, P.R. China. He is an expert in retail and green supply chain, e-commerce, and reverse logistics. She has published nearly 100 articles (including ABS 3 and ABDC-ranked journals) on retail supply chain, reverse logistics, omnichannel, and sustainable supply chain management. She has research collaboration with various well-known researchers from European and Western countries. She has authored three books on sustainability in retail supply chain and business operations.