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

IF 6.7 2区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

R&D Management Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI:10.1111/radm.12715

Alessandra Neri, Enrico Cagno, Ebru Susur, Alberto Urueña, Cali Nuur, Vikas Kumar, Samuele Franchi, Ciro Sorrentino

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Abstract

Digital technologies are widely recognised as crucial for promoting the circular economy in industry. However, there still needs for clearer guidance for industrial practitioners on properly using digital technologies to support the implementation of the circular economy. Further efforts are needed to characterise such a relationship better. This 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.

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数字技术与循环经济的关系：系统文献综述与研究议程

数字技术被广泛认为是促进工业循环经济的关键。然而，在如何正确使用数字技术来支持循环经济的实施方面，仍需要为工业从业人员提供更明确的指导。我们需要进一步努力，以更好地描述这种关系。这项工作进行了系统的文献综述，旨在通过研究数字技术和循环经济这两个领域交叉点的现有知识，了解这种关系的性质和范围。具体来说，分析的重点是确定这种关系的调节因素和中介因素。关于前者，本研究讨论了管理承诺、能力、利益相关者和环境因素的相关性；关于后者，本研究讨论了供应链整合与协作的相关性，并更详细地研究了数字化动态能力的作用，因为这些能力在当前的辩论中大有可为。在综述的基础上，提出了研究议程，并就数字技术与循环经济之间关系的未来研究方向提出了建议。

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11.30

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9.50%

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期刊介绍： R&D Management journal publishes articles which address the interests of both practising managers and academic researchers in research and development and innovation management. Covering the full range of topics in research, development, design and innovation, and related strategic and human resource issues - from exploratory science to commercial exploitation - articles also examine social, economic and environmental implications.