...Canio Forliano; Paola De Bernardi; Martina Panero; Julian Kirchherr Purpose This study examines how technology acquisition and development influence circular economy (CE) adoption in European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It further explores the moderating role of financial resources...

...Peyman Akhavan; Maryam Philsoophian Purpose This study explores the dynamic interplay between innovative digital technologies and improvisation in advancing Circular Economy (CE) practices through human resource management (HRM) strategies within SMEs. Design/methodology/approach Conducted...

...Kadígia Faccin; Nelson Beuter; Bibiana Martins; Sílvio Luis Vasconcellos Purpose Faced with a context in which the circular economy is seen in academia, in companies and political decision-makers as a promising vision capable of building prosperity within planetary limits, understanding how...

... of the smaller firms’ potential competence in aiding larger firms during their circular transitions. Originality/value This paper contributes to the theoretical understanding of the circular economy by outlining a trajectory for SMEs/startups to establish successful partnerships. Another contribution...

...Olga Dziubaniuk; Maria Ivanova-Gongne; Jenni Kaipainen; Monica Nyholm Purpose The transition to a circular economy (CE) is a known concern in the context of the textile industry, in which business actors attempt to facilitate circular activities such as textile recycling. However, a lack...

... in the attempt to adopt circular economy (CE) by collecting evidence from a rich empirical set of implementation cases in Italy. Design/methodology/approach The current literature on IS was reviewed, and a content analysis was performed to identify and define the “anatomic” variables affecting its adoption...

...Federico Lanzalonga; Roberto Marseglia; Alberto Irace; Paolo Pietro Biancone Purpose Our study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance decision-making processes to promote circular economy practices within the utility sector. Design/methodology/approach A unique case study...

...S. Nandha Gopan; M. Balaji Purpose The present paper examines the barriers hindering the implementation of circular economy practices in Indian automotive industries and identifies the most critical barriers to be eradicated during the circular economy implementation. Design/methodology...

...Yanhong Wu; Renlan Wang Purpose From a supply chain perspective, logistics firms collaborate with other supply chain members to extend their business scope. Investment in circular economy projects in the supply chain can not only broaden the scope of business but also increase the value...

... economy is diversities in different countries. Thus, this study should consider the development levels of different economies to do additional confirmatory studies. Practical implications This study makes out the correlations between industrial robots and the employment market from the circular...

...Wentao Gu; Lixiang Li; Shangfeng Zhang; Ming Yi Purpose The purpose of this article is to explore the impact of the firm's entrepreneurship for the transformation of circular economy (CE). The role of entrepreneurship is thought to be important for the process of four Rs in the CE, and the authors...

...Mohammadreza Akbari Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine how the implementation of edge computing can enhance the progress of the circular economy within supply chains and to address the challenges and best practices associated with this emerging technology. Design/methodology...

... economy Many industries and countries have set ambitious goals towards a circular economy (CE) for the next 20–25 years. Recently, the G20 countries have declared CE as one of the three priority areas in the first environment and climate sustainability working group (ECSWG) meeting (PIB, 2023...

... innovation and how human capital plays a role in this relationship in the era of circular economy. Design/methodology/approach Based on the robot adoption data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and panel data of China's listed manufacturing firms from 2011 to 2020, this study uses...

...Yiyang Gu; Peng Wu; Ruixue Du Purpose The authors intend to investigate the relations between corporate strategic positioning and environmental information disclosure (EID) behaviors in the context of the circular economy. The authors argue that the development of the circular economy is crucial...

... of circular economy (CE) actions by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Design/methodology/approach This paper analysed a large-scale international sample by employing logistic and linear regression models to test the research hypotheses on the effects of I4.0 technologies, GVC participation...

... relationship between them. The greatest attention was paid to the panel regression analysis applied to the relationship between income and circular economy (CE) use. The results showed that in a majority of the cases (different income categories), there is a significant positive relationship. When comparing...

...Loretta Mastroeni; Maurizio Naldi; Pierluigi Vellucci Purpose Though the circular economy (CE) is a current buzzword, this still lacks a precise definition. In the absence of a clear notion of what that term includes, actions taken by the government and companies may not be well informed...

..., this study develops a decision model to determine a suitable configuration for entrepreneurial orientation to help small firms manage circular economy challenges and improve their performance. Design/methodology/approach This study used a multi-study and multi-method approach. Study 1, through...

... toward circular economy and sustainability. The present study aims to analyze whether the use of the digital reservation system in circular entrepreneurship businesses has an impact on entrepreneurs’ satisfaction and trust in the in circular economy. Design/methodology/approach The data collected via...