Twin Transformation - The Case of Smart Circular Economy in Manufacturing Industries: Insights from an Umbrella Review

Creators: Bühler, Lydia and Schuster, Tassilo and Pflaum, Alexander
Title: Twin Transformation - The Case of Smart Circular Economy in Manufacturing Industries: Insights from an Umbrella Review
Item Type: Article or issue of a publication series
Journal or Series Title: International Journal of Innovation Management
Page Range: p. 2540007
Additional Information: Open Access
Date: 2025
Divisions: Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Abstract: Digitalisation and sustainability are two pivotal industrial paradigms driving academia and industry. Manufacturing companies are increasingly pressured to balance profitability with environmental sustainability, highlighting the necessity of capitalising on the synergies between digitalisation and sustainability. This study examines the concept of “twin transformation” through the lens of a smart circular economy, emphasising the symbiotic relationship between digital and sustainability efforts. Through an umbrella review of 26 literature reviews on smart circular economy, this study offers insights into how digital technologies can advance circular economy principles in the manufacturing sector, and provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research.
Abstract (ENG): Digitalisation and sustainability are two pivotal industrial paradigms driving academia and industry. Manufacturing companies are increasingly pressured to balance profitability with environmental sustainability, highlighting the necessity of capitalising on the synergies between digitalisation and sustainability. This study examines the concept of “twin transformation” through the lens of a smart circular economy, emphasising the symbiotic relationship between digital and sustainability efforts. Through an umbrella review of 26 literature reviews on smart circular economy, this study offers insights into how digital technologies can advance circular economy principles in the manufacturing sector, and provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research.
Forthcoming: No
Main areas or research: Transformationmanagement
Language: English
Uncontrolled Keywords: Twin transformation ; sustainability ; circular economy ; digital technologies; umbrella review
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Bühler, Lydia and Schuster, Tassilo and Pflaum, Alexander (2025) Twin Transformation - The Case of Smart Circular Economy in Manufacturing Industries: Insights from an Umbrella Review. International Journal of Innovation Management, 5 (6). p. 2540007. ISSN 1363-9196

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