scholarly journals Circular Economy Performance Assessment

2021 ◽  
pp. 17-33
Author(s):  
Roberto Rocca ◽  
Claudio Sassanelli ◽  
Paolo Rosa ◽  
Sergio Terzi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
New Business ◽  
Efficient Recovery ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Enabling Technologies

AbstractThe main aim of the FENIX project is the development of new business models and industrial strategies for three novel supply chains in order to enable value-added product-services. Through a set of success stories coming from the application of circular economy principles in different industrial sectors, FENIX wants to demonstrate in practice the real benefits coming from its adoption. In addition, Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) will be integrated within the selected processes to improve the efficient recovery of secondary resources. This chapter focuses on the definition of a novel Circular Economy Performance Assessment (CEPA) methodology to be adopted within the FENIX project. This implementation activity has been done into two steps. From one side, a state-of-the-art analysis of existing CE methodologies and related KPIs has been executed and the most common circularity assessment methods (and KPIs) have been identified. Subsequently, a totally new CEPA methodology has been developed starting from the findings coming from the literature. This methodology, together with classic LCA and LCC methods, will be exploited for the quantitative assessment of CBMs.

scholarly journals Semi-automated PCB Disassembly Station

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-48
Author(s):  
Simone Galparoli ◽  
Andrea Caielli ◽  
Paolo Rosa ◽  
Sergio Terzi
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Added Value ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Disassembly Process ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
New Business ◽  
Efficient Recovery ◽  
Key Enabling Technologies

AbstractThe main aim of the FENIX project is the development of new business models and industrial strategies for three novel supply chains in order to enable value-added product-services. Through a set of success stories coming from the application of circular economy principles in different industrial sectors, FENIX wants to demonstrate in practice the real benefits coming from its adoption. In addition, Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) will be integrated within the selected processes to improve the efficient recovery of secondary resources. In this sense, among the available KETs, the adoption of digital and advanced automated solutions allows companies to re-thinking their business strategies, trying to cope with even more severe environmental requirements. Among these technological solutions, the paradigm of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is the most popular. I4.0 entails the development of a new concept of economic policy based on high-tech strategies and internet-connected technologies allowing the creation of added-value for organizations and society. Unlike the activities developed in T3.1, related to the development and implementation of simulation tools and models for the smartphones’ disassembly process optimization, here the attention has been spent in managing and optimizing a new semi-automated PCBs disassembly station. The disassembly of products is a key process in the treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. When performed efficiently, it enables the maximization of resources re-usage and a minimization of pollution. Within the I4.0 paradigm, collaborative robots (co-bots in short) can safely interact with humans and learn from them. This flexibility makes them suitable for supporting current CE practices, especially during disassembly and remanufacturing operations. D3.2 focuses on describing the semi-automated PCB disassembly process implemented at the POLIMI’s Industry 4.0 Lab, aiming to demonstrate in practice the benefits of exploiting I4.0 technologies in PCB disassembly processes. Results highlight how a semi-automated cell where operators and cobots works together can allow a better management of both repetitive and specific activities, the safe interaction of cobots with operators and the simple management of the high variability related with different kinds of PCBs.

scholarly journals Circular Economy Model: Insights from a Case Study in South Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Palmieri ◽  
Alessandro Suardi ◽  
Vincenzo Alfano ◽  
Luigi Pari
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Economic Evaluations ◽  
South Italy ◽  
New Business

This study aims to analyze the economic and environmental sustainability of a case study of an energy power plant that produces electricity from pruning residues of olive groves from nine municipalities in southern Italy. To assess the economic sustainability of the agro-energetic chain, the profitability and efficiency ratios are calculated. Moreover, the GHG emissions of the agro-energetic pruning supply chain due to both the pruning collection at the field level, and their combustion for energy production at the power plant, are calculated. To put together the environmental and economic evaluations, the ecoefficiency ratio was calculated to measure the value added per 1Mg of GHG emitted into the atmosphere. The findings show the whole agro-energetic chain, namely the power plant and the collection company have both a good return on owner’s equity (ROE) ratio (15.89% and 31.48%, respectively) and ROI ratio (4.34% and 6.14% respectively). Moreover, the power plant’s ecoefficiency ratio (2.64€ per 1Mg of GHG) is slightly lower than harvest firm one (2.91€ per 1Mg of GHG). The findings could be useful to develop new business models based on the circular economy concept. In fact, the business model proposed could push entrepreneurs towards new income opportunities, at the same time, helping local farms and reducing the environmental impacts.

scholarly journals Istota kreacji wartości dodanej w rolnictwie i na obszarach wiejskich

2018 ◽  
Vol 18(33) (2) ◽  
pp. 117-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Józef Kania ◽  
Wiesław Musiał
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Added Value ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
New Business ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
New Business Models

The aim of the study is to broaden the definition of the added-value concept in agriculture and in rural areas. To start, reference was made to the location of this concept in relation to the economics of agriculture and then to the various processes that occur or should occur in rural areas creating or conditioning the expected positive effects, which were called the Value-added. Then, the creation of added value in the agricultural supply chain was analyzed with an old and new approach to its creation. The case analysis was conducted for the "Owoc Łącki" company, which assessed the ways of creating added value and the form of integration of fruit producers. The effect of the analysis is the multiplicity and diversity of defining and describing conditions for the creation of added value. The presented examples, practices and approaches in increasing the added value can be an inspiration for advisors, especially farmers looking for new business models, thus increasing their income.

DIGITAL ECONOMY AND GLOBALIZATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
Farxod Tursunov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
New Business ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Digital Enterprise ◽  
New Business Models ◽  
Digital Entrepreneurship

The article discusses the role of the digital economy in the development of the country, how it becomes the basis of the economy, new business models and management systems. The opinion of scientistsis analyzed, a definition of a digital enterprise is given

scholarly journals DigiPrime: Digital Platform for Circular Economy in Cross-Sectorial Sustainable Value Networks

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Elena Mossali ◽  
Marco Diani ◽  
Marcello Colledani
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Economic Opportunity ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Digital Platform ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Value Added Products

Circular Economy is the solution for the current environmental crisis, representing a huge economic opportunity to build new sustainable businesses. However, many barriers need to be faced for its implementation at industrial scale—firstly, the lack of data sharing between the different stakeholders of product value-chains. The DigiPrime project is an EU-funded Innovation Action aimed at developing and demonstrating a digital platform with services able to unlock innovative cross-sectorial business models for the remanufacturing and recycling of target value-added products. In this paper, the concept behind the DigiPrime project is reported, with a particular focus on the construction sector.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY DRIVEN INNOVATIONS WITHIN BUSINESS MODELS OF RURAL SMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga Uvarova ◽  
Dzintra Atstaja ◽  
Alise Vitola
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
New Business ◽  
Limited Scale ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

The competitiveness of rural SMEs is low due to economic inefficiency and the lack of innovations. The main challenges faced by rural SMEs are the limited scale, the distance form larger sales markets, R&D and business support institutions, and the lack of innovative spirit. The circular and bio-economies are shaping the rural SMEs towards the environmentally friendly and eco-efficient production, the minimization of the generation of waste and less use of natural resources. This potential of the adoption of new business models within rural SMEs is not fully observed.The aim of this research is to analyse the opportunities of rural SMEs in introducing the innovative business models driven by the circular economy. This research explores the innovative business models of rural SMEs that transform the environmental challenges in business opportunities and keep a balance with the growing consumption needs. The results of the research are of both theoretical and practical value, providing recommendations for facilitation of innovative business models within rural SMEs. The research methods: desk research, statistical analysis, a grounded theory approach, case study, primary data gathering through seven focus groups with more than 200 stakeholders from six European countries.  

Framework Studies on Manufacturing Resource Management System Based on E-Hubs

2007 ◽  
Vol 10-12 ◽  
pp. 28-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q.S. Xie ◽  
Gui Xian Zhou ◽  
Q.N. Yan
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Functional System ◽  
Resource Management System ◽  
New Business ◽  
Manufacturing Resource ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Business To Business ◽  
System Designs

E-Hubs as new entrants with new business models pour into the business-to-business space; it's increasingly difficult to make sense of the landscape. Electronic hubs--Internet-based intermediaries that host electronic marketplaces and mediate transactions among businesses--are generating a lot of interest. This paper provides a blueprint of the E-Hubs arena. Conceptual specification of functional system, comprising the selection of core E-Hubs services and definition of basic hosting platform of the E-Hubs realization business development plan, Conceptual framework for Manufacturing Resource Management System designs based on E-hubs.

scholarly journals Business Model for Czech Agribusiness

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Poláková ◽  
G. Koláčková ◽  
I. Tichá
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Business Modelling ◽  
New Business ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract Business modelling facilitates the understanding of value creation logic in organizations in general. Identifying the components of business models based on different criteria helps understanding the fundamentals of business and the position of entrepreneurs and managers in companies. The present research is focused on the definition of a specific business model for the Czech agribusiness sector. Based on the theoretical background and evaluation of selected business models, the aim is to create a new business model, using components which take into account the specifics of this particular industry.

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