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  1. 6. A Simulation-Based Decision Support Tool for Circularity : Remanufacturing of an Electric Machine Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Mayari Pérez Tay; [2023]
    Keywords : Simulation; remanufacturing; circular business; electric machine;

    Abstract : Over the last years, environmental concerns have grown regarding the pressure manufacturing activities exerts on natural resources. Many materials have been classified by the EU as scarce, rare earth elements found in magnets are amongst critical materials with high supply risk. READ MORE

  3. 7. From farm to food waste? : Opportunities and limitations for a circular economy in the cow milk and oat drink industries

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Linnea Fundberg; Zandra Hedlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; food waste; supply chain managment; oat drink; dairy; sustainability;

    Abstract : The purpose of our thesis is to determine to what extent the cow milk and oat drink industries can implement a circular economy according to Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s definition. In addition, we will discuss the impact on the overall sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 8. Quality Assurance of Recycled HDPE in the Plastic Packaging Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Tora Abrahamsson; Juliana Kalling; [2023]
    Keywords : Thermoforming; Plastics; Recycling; Packaging Industry; HDPE; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The recycling of plastic has the potential to support circular material use, thus decreasing the need for virgin plastics. However, there is an existing issue with assuring quality of recycled plastic materials, causing finished products to perform with poorer properties and unexpected deviations. READ MORE

  5. 9. Raw Material Management Strategies for Waste Reduction : A case study at a Swedish manufacturing SME

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Emil Ingelsten; Erik Johnsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Waste reduction strategies; Supply chain management; Raw material management; Sustainability; Butterfly diagram; Sustainable supply chain management.;

    Abstract : Manufacturing companies have a tremendous environmental impact in terms of the way they manage raw materials. In addition, the amount of waste produced by industries continues to increase, which puts even more significant pressure on the environment. READ MORE

  6. 10. Barriers to dematerialize supply chains to reach circularity : From the perspective of manufacturing companies

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Amanda Helgöstam; Sara Lindh; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; supply chain; supply chain management; circular business model; dematerialization; servitization;

    Abstract : There is an increasing awareness of the opportunities offered by the circular economy as a transition away from the linear economy that depletes the resources available. Manufacturing companies are especially challenged in this transition since they are often based on linear business models and supply chains. READ MORE