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The circularity endeavour in the Ornamental Stone sector
Event Title
26th Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium Proceedings
Year (definitive publication)
2022
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
Circular economy (CE) initiatives are being taken in developed and developing countries and all economic sectors. At the heart of these initiatives is the transformation of the core supply chain management (SCM) processes that underlie current production/consumption patterns. A CE theoretical business model for the Portuguese Ornamental Stone sector (POSs) is presented. The qualitative analysis, applied to POS SMEs, identifies drivers and barriers, the balance of which represents current challenges in shaping the CE in these SMEs and across the supply chain. A CE optimal integration is presented. A cost-effectiveness perceptions analysis reveals cost-effective strategic plans that could be implemented to increase POSs circularity.
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Keywords
Circular Economy,Sustainable Operations,Ornamental Stone SMEs
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Economics and Business - Social Sciences
- Other Social Sciences - Social Sciences
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