The ‘3CE2CE’ Framework—Change Management Towards a Circular Economy: Opportunities for Agribusiness

AbstractFor the transition towards a circular economy (CE), organisations have to be prepared to adapt to major changes. Thus, the concept and implementation of change management (CM) will be essential to an organisation’s success during this transformative period. Studies have shown that organisational CE barriers were more significant than individual CE barriers. To overcome such obstacles, the most appropriate set of managerial practices should be carefully considered. These barriers also have the potential to influence the agricultural sector, which seeks to adopt more sustainable ways of production. The goal of this paper is to propose a solution framework based on CM strategies to overcome organisational challenges posed by a CE, especially for agribusinesses. To accomplish this objectively, a systematic literature review and a content analysis were conducted. The common errors in CM within the implementation process and the main CE barriers were identified and classified. An in-depth analysis of the issue’s roots led to a solid understanding of how to tackle such CM problems. This paper presents an overview of organisational CE barriers verified in the agricultural context, the common errors in CM, and the correlation between these findings. The two areas were then combined in a matrix that shows the connection between common errors in CM errors and CE barriers. Based on this result, a solution framework called 3CE2CE was developed that provides a step-by-step guide on how organisations can successfully undergo transformation processes towards a CE with the principles of CM.

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ERP system implementation in large enterprises – a systematic literature review

Journal of Enterprise Information Management ◽

10.1108/jeim-07-2014-0071 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 666-692 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Mahmood Ali ◽

Lloyd Miller

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Literature Review ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Future Research ◽

System Implementation ◽

Erp Implementation ◽

Plan Implementation ◽

Content Type ◽

Erp System ◽

Large Enterprises

Purpose Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation brings with it a set of challenges. In order to gain a better understanding of these and they can be mitigated during the implementation process, the purpose of this paper is to use Esteves and Bohórquez (2007) classification based on ERP lifecycle framework, and content analysis to review the literature on ERP implementation in a structured format with a focus on larger enterprises, and provide a platform for practitioners to plan implementation with minimum possibility of failure. Design/methodology/approach Esteves and Bohórquez (2007) classification based on the ERP lifecycle framework is used to develop and present a comprehensive structured review of the literature on ERP system implementation in large enterprises (LEs), with a particular focus on pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation. Findings Drawing from the literature, organisations can plan implementation based on the findings and strategies presented in the study. This can lead to a better understanding of implementation with minimal probability of failure. The authors find that top management support, good project management teams, and good communications are the top three most important critical successful factors during implementation. The authors also identify critical gaps in current research. Existing research focusses predominantly on the implementation phase, but research on pre- and post-implementation is lacking, and that no industry standard implementation methodology has been developed. Research implications This review primarily focusses on the literature in the area of ERP implementation. ERP implementation planning involves access to effective implementation strategies. Despite the literature identifying a myriad of different ERP implementation models, no standard industry ERP implementation model has been developed. The findings for ERP implementation are repetitive, inconsistent, and lack empirical research, rendering these two of the most critical areas for future research, and collaboration between ERP practitioners, system developers, and researchers. Researchers, in turn, need to become more innovative in terms of their research techniques when examining ERP implementation. Practical implications This paper provides guidance to researchers and practitioners with an insight into published research work and their findings. It provides a better understanding of ERP implementation, which can be applied towards overcoming operational difficulties during the implementation process. Originality/value This study is innovated in its use of Esteves and Bohórquez (2007) classification based on the ERP lifecycle framework, and content analysis to present a comprehensive structured literature review of the ERP implementation literature with a specific focus on pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation in LEs between the period 1989 and 2014. The technique and time period used in this study differs from those of other studies on ERP implementation. The paper brings together theoretical and practical developments on ERP implementation under a single source, which should aid practitioners, researchers and ERP developers with future research and decision making.

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The use of indicators in sustainability reports produced by corporations operating in the Canadian oil sands industry

10.32920/ryerson.14666277 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jennifer Adelina Dell’Aquila

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Literature Review ◽

Oil Sands ◽

Future Research ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

The Common ◽

Research Questions ◽

Sustainability Reports ◽

Practical Implications

This thesis aims to explore and understand the use of indicators in sustainability reports produced by 13 corporations operating in the Canadian oil sands industry. The literature review demonstrated that little work has been done to understand the use of indicators and reporting within this industry. Three research questions are addressed through a content analysis of sustainability reports. The analysis shows that when looking at indicators based on the common themes or sustainability pillar they address, there appears to be consistency across the industry. However, when looking at indicators individually, there is a great deal of inconsistency making comparison of reports and benchmarking incredibly difficult. This research has a number of practical implications, particularly, it is the first comprehensive review of indicators being disclosed in the industry and can be used by a variety of stakeholders. Further, this research sets the foundation for a number of other possible streams of future research.

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The use of indicators in sustainability reports produced by corporations operating in the Canadian oil sands industry

10.32920/ryerson.14666277.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jennifer Adelina Dell’Aquila

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Literature Review ◽

Oil Sands ◽

Future Research ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

The Common ◽

Research Questions ◽

Sustainability Reports ◽

Practical Implications

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Application of blockchain technology for agrifood supply chain management: a systematic literature review on benefits and challenges

Benchmarking An International Journal ◽

10.1108/bij-08-2021-0495 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Ayushi Srivastava ◽

Kavya Dashora

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Literature Review ◽

Citation Analysis ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Chain Management ◽

Content Type ◽

Blockchain Technology ◽

Depth Analysis

PurposeThis study aims to explore and analyze the application of blockchain technology (BKCT) in agrifood supply chain management (AFSM).Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review (SLR) using Scopus, Emerald and Web of Science covering publications from 2016 to 2021 (till June). Out of 429 papers, 89 papers were shortlisted from journals based on citation analysis. The citation analysis was followed by a content analysis was for an in-depth analysis.FindingsRegarding the application of BKCT in the agrifood supply chain, the study highlights the issue of food safety, traceability, transparency, eliminating intermediaries and integrating Internet of things (IoT) with BKCT as prominent applications in the agrifood sector. The study also uses the case of honey supply chain to use the explored applications in the agrifood sector and provides a traceability solution based on blockchain integrated with IoT. The challenges of BKCT as identified in the study are scalability, privacy, security, lack of regulations and lack of skills and training.Research limitations/implicationsThe review considers only academic papers obtained from specific databases with their relevance based on number of citations.Originality/valueThe study contributes to filling the existing research gap through this SLR on the application of BKCT in AFSCM. The content analysis further assists in exploring the benefits and challenges of BKCT in the agrifood sector. Thus, the academic articles selected aid in this process.

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Theory of the Firm and Integrated Reporting Model: First Essay from NIBR Guidelines for SMES in Italy

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v15n6p84 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 84

Author(s):

Maria-Gabriella Baldarelli ◽

Antonietta Cosentino ◽

Mara Del Baldo ◽

Angela Magistro

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Literature Review ◽

Theory Of The Firm ◽

Business Administration ◽

Evolutionary Trends ◽

Integrated Reporting ◽

Business Reporting ◽

Depth Interview ◽

Depth Analysis

This paper investigates the theoretical relationships among Integrated Reporting (IR) and the theory of the firm. The review of the integrated reporting literature is focused on the Business Administration perspective. The paper aims to understand what is the possible innovations which can be grasped about the theory of the firm underpinning IR.  A qualitative research is carried out on the basis of three different phases: the search for relevant key words, the content analysis applied to Network Italian Business Reporting (NIBR) Guidelines for SMEs in Italy, and finally an in-depth interview to an expert belonging to NIBR committee. The results show that the idea underpinning the integrated reporting (IR) seems to underline the value of other capitals rather than financial one that are considered only according to their contribution to the company's wealth. Nevertheless, the empirical research of this paper as well the most recent Business Administration literature review showed that despite all the premises the results are still quite disappointing. This paper contributes to both literature and practice by offering an in-depth analysis of the link between the theoretical aspects of business theory, the current evolutionary trends in accounting (expressed by IR) and their application in the real world. The results of this paper can offer interesting insights to scholars and accounting professional bodies who must lead accountability strategies and tools.

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A Systematic Literature Review of Bio, Green and Circular Economy Trends in Publications in the Field of Economics and Business Management

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su10114232 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 4232 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Valeria Ferreira Gregorio ◽

Laia Pié ◽

Antonio Terceño

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Literature Review ◽

Economic Impact ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Business Management ◽

Green Economy ◽

The European Union ◽

Organizational Models ◽

Sustainable Economy ◽

The Common

The concepts of bioeconomy, green economy and circular economy share the common objective of developing a sustainable economy, and they attract enormous political, academic, social and business interest. However, an analysis of these concepts in the fields of economics and business management is lacking. The objective of this article is to classify the publications on these topics by subject of study, to analyse trends in publications and to guide researchers interested in selecting articles. The review was performed using Scopus for the period 1960 to 2017. Four hundred and forty-nine publications were obtained and classified into 17 categories. The results show that the existing literature is rich in analysing implemented policies and issues related to the strategies and organizational models of companies looking for a more sustainable path, and research in China and the European Union is highlighted. However, there is still a long way to go in researching implemented case studies and evaluating the economic impact of these concepts. For this to happen, the need to promote, encourage and support companies to implement cleaner production and approach a more sustainable path must be prioritised. Possible gaps in current research that allow future lines of work are also identified.

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Odour Nuisance at Municipal Waste Biogas Plants and the Effect of Feedstock Modification on the Circular Economy—A Review

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14206470 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (20) ◽

pp. 6470

Author(s):

Marta Wiśniewska ◽

Andrzej Kulig ◽

Krystyna Lelicińska-Serafin

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Waste Treatment ◽

Municipal Waste ◽

Methane Fermentation ◽

Waste Storage ◽

Biogas Plants ◽

The Subject ◽

The Common ◽

The Impact

The increase in the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated, among other places, in households is a result of the growing population, economic development, as well as the urbanisation of areas with accompanying insufficiently effective measures to minimise waste generation. There are many methods for treating municipal waste, with the common goal of minimising environmental degradation and maximising resource recovery. Biodegradable waste, including selectively collected biowaste (BW), also plays an essential role in the concept of the circular economy (CE), which maximises the proportion of waste that can be returned to the system through organic recycling and energy recovery. Methane fermentation is a waste treatment process that is an excellent fit for the CE, both technically, economically, and environmentally. This study aims to analyse and evaluate the problem of odour nuisance in municipal waste biogas plants (MWBPs) and the impact of the feedstock (organic fraction of MSW-OFMSW and BW) on this nuisance in the context of CE assumptions. A literature review on the subject was carried out, including the results of our own studies, showing the odour nuisance and emissions from MWBPs processing both mixed MSW and selectively collected BW. The odour nuisance of MWBPs varies greatly. Odour problems should be considered regarding particular stages of the technological line. They are especially seen at the stages of waste storage, fermentation preparation, and digestate dewatering. At examined Polish MWBPs cod ranged from 4 to 78 ou/m3 for fermentation preparation and from 8 to 448 ou/m3 for digestate dewatering. The conclusions drawn from the literature review indicate both the difficulties and benefits that can be expected with the change in the operation of MWBPs because of the implementation of CE principles.

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Exploring the Chemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Triazoles: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry ◽

10.2174/1389557519666190312162601 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (16) ◽

pp. 1298-1368 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ankit Jain ◽

Poonam Piplani

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Drug Discovery ◽

Literature Review ◽

Structural Modification ◽

Therapeutic Potential ◽

Pharmacological Properties ◽

Pharmacological Activities ◽

Triazole Derivatives ◽

Comprehensive Literature Review ◽

The Common

: Triazole is a valuable platform in medicinal chemistry, possessing assorted pharmacological properties, which could play a major role in the common mechanisms associated with various disorders like cancer, infections, inflammation, convulsions, oxidative stress and neurodegeneration. Structural modification of this scaffold could be helpful in the generation of new therapeutically useful agents. Although research endeavors are moving towards the growth of synthetic analogs of triazole, there is still a lot of scope to achieve drug discovery break-through in this area. Upcoming therapeutic prospective of this moiety has captured the attention of medicinal chemists to synthesize novel triazole derivatives. The authors amalgamated the chemistry, synthetic strategies and detailed pharmacological activities of the triazole nucleus in the present review. Information regarding the marketed triazole derivatives has also been incorporated. The objective of the review is to provide insights to designing and synthesizing novel triazole derivatives with advanced and unexplored pharmacological implications.

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