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Transition towards circular economy : an intraorganizational perspective identifying knowledge wastes

Abstract

Circular Economy (CE) has been embraced among multiple academics
and practitioners alike for some time now. However, in Operations Management
it is still in its infancy. Consequently, the dimension of organizational aspects
has remained unclear. This study picks up this depict and provides manufacturers
with valuable insights regarding in-house product development when transitioning
toward CE, which is important as this is where the production starts. To
sharpen the understanding of CE from a theoretical point of view, the study applies
Lean thinking as an Organizational learning system where a special focus towards
Organizational knowledge is put forward.
Keywords: lean thinking, circular economy, sustainability, organizational learning, organizational knowledge, action research

Category

Academic chapter

Language

English

Author(s)

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Manufacturing
  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology
  • Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics
  • Møre og Romsdal Research Foundation

Year

2021

Publisher

Springer Nature

Book

Advances in Production Management Systems : Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable and Resilient Production Systems : IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2021, Nantes, France, September 5–9, 2021, Proceedings, Part I

ISBN

9783030858735

Page(s)

758 - 766

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