"Digital Technologies as Catalysts for Value Creation in Circular Economy Systems"

Call for Papers-"Digital Technologies as Catalysts for Value Creation in Circular Economy Systems"

Journal: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

Publisher: Emerald Publishing

Submission Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Key Requirements:

• Hybrid digital ecosystems (blockchain+IoT+AI) focus beyond single technologies

• Economic viability + policy implications analysis mandatory

• Measurable CE value creation metrics required

Overview

First comprehensive analysis of digital technology synergies transforming circular economy (CE) from theoretical concept to scalable business reality. Moves beyond siloed technology studies to examine integrated digital ecosystems (IoT+AI+blockchain+digital twins) enabling real-time material flow optimization, platform-based CE models, organizational transformation. Addresses $4.5T CE market opportunity by 2030 requiring digital infrastructure for remanufacturing, reverse logistics, secondary markets, industrial symbiosis.

Key Research Themes

Data-Driven CE Performance:

• Real-time IoT/AI analytics optimizing material flows

• Digital product passports enabling traceability

• AI-enhanced remanufacturing/reverse logistics

Digital Technology Synergies:

• Hybrid solutions (blockchain+IoT+AI) performance

• Digital twins for adaptive circular manufacturing

• Cost-benefit analysis of combinatorial technologies

Circular Business Ecosystems:

• Platform models (sharing/leasing/PaaS)

• Digital network governance/trust mechanisms

• Consumer behavior via digital engagement

Human/Organizational Dimensions:

• Workforce competencies for digital-CE transitions

• Organizational culture adaptation strategies

• Gamification/nudging for consumer participation

Submission Instructions

1. Access ScholarOne Manuscripts
2. Register/Login (new users create ScholarOne account)
3. Start New Submission → complete 5-step author wizard
4. CRITICAL: When prompted "Please select the issue you are submitting to" → select "Digital Technologies as Catalysts for Value Creation in Circular Economy Systems"
5. Format strictly per Emerald Author Guidelines
6. Originality: Manuscripts not previously published/under consideration elsewhere

Timeline: Opens 31 June 2026 | Closes 30 Sep 2026

Guest Editor Team

• Dr. Umair Tanveer, University of Exeter, UK (u.tanveer@exeter.ac.uk)

• Prof. Stefan Seuring, University of Kassel, Germany (seuring@uni-kassel.de)

Why This Issue Matters

Circular economy transition requires $4.5T investment by 2030 but lacks integrated digital solutions scaling beyond pilots. 90% CE initiatives fail due to missing digital infrastructure for multi-tier traceability, platform governance, workforce readiness. Delivers actionable hybrid technology frameworks + policy recommendations addressing real-time material flow optimization (30-50% efficiency gains), reverse logistics ROI, consumer platform adoption barriers. Critical for EU Circular Economy Action Plan + UN SDG 12 implementation at scale.

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