@Article{M-10216,
AUTHOR = {Onomakpo, Henry},
TITLE = {Tech-Driven Circularity: Agile and Lean Synergies},
JOURNAL = {Scientific Research Journal of Environment, Earth and Physical Science},
VOLUME = {3},
YEAR = {2025},
NUMBER = {1},
ARTICLE-NUMBER = {M-10216},
URL = {https://isrdo.org/journal/SRJEEP/currentissue/tech-driven-circularity-agile-and-lean-synergies},
ISSN = {2584-0614},
ABSTRACT = {Background. Growing concerns regarding resource depletion and climate change have elevated the circular economy (CE) to a position of paramount importance. The transition to a CE requires moving away from linear production and disposal models toward regenerative systems. While technological advancements offer unparalleled opportunities, the limited understanding of the integration of agile/lean methodologies alongside these technologies poses a critical research gap. This paper addresses this gap by rigorously analyzing the various techniques for integrating agile/lean methodology with digital technological advancements to enhance CE objectives. Methods. A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, leveraging both bibliometric analysis using R's bibliometrix and content analysis. The data sources used for the literature review included Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. This involved searching relevant literature, then analyzing those pieces to extract information and come up with a framework. Results. The analysis ostensibly highlights that artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital twins are quintessentially key emerging technologies within the CE landscape. The review indicated that agile methodologies support the creation of new CE solutions via iterative processes. The review inherently stresses the importance of collaboration among universities, industry, and governments for knowledge transfer and policy improvements in the transition to a CE. A novel framework integrating agile and lean methodologies with emerging technologies was then synthesized. This review underscores the potential of integrating agile and lean methodologies with emerging technologies to drive the CE transition. It stresses the need for a systemic approach, underpinned by an appropriate framework and robust policies, alongside consideration of potential ethical and economic impacts relating to the technologies used.},
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}