ABSTRACT

Circular-Economy is a new concept in operations management. Its goal is to redefine growth, focusing on positive benefits arising for society as a whole out of efficiencies such as designing waste out the operations process. This book will help practitioners use the proper strategy for effective adoption of Circular practices to use in their organization.

Features:

  • Provides a complete understanding of Circular-Economy practices
  • Offers advanced mathematical models to help industry management adopt the correct practices
  • Presents a deep understanding of cross-functional and customer-focused design thinking
  • Covers how to develop sustainable practices in all types of activities within operations management.

Circular Economy for the Management of Operations will be of interest to practitioners and researchers in engineering as well as business management

part Section 1|66 pages

Conceptual Understanding and Adoption Challenges of Circular Economy Practices

chapter 2|25 pages

Closing Loops, Easing Strains

Industry 4.0's Potential for Overcoming Challenges of Circularity in Manufacturing Environments

chapter 3|18 pages

Reporting for New Business Models

The Challenge to Support the Circular Economy

part Section 2|69 pages

Achieving Sustainability through Circular Economy Practices

chapter 5|29 pages

Circular Economy

Assessing a Progress of Resources Efficient Practices in Hotel Industry

part Section 4|59 pages

Circular Economy and Related Area Practices in Operations Management