Circular Economy: The Next Level of Company Success

Professor André Podleisek is a specialist in Sustainability and Quality in Industry. His enthusiasm for environmental protection and Circular Economy began when he studied 20 years ago. Since then, he has been employed by global industrial companies as a Sustainability Officer, where he has changed their way of doing business to incorporate Circular Economy. Recently, he joined the university to pass on his practical sustainability knowledge to the next generation of industrial engineers.Prof. Dr. Katharina Luban is a distinguished expert in the field of Supply Chain Management. She dedicates her professional endeavours to pioneering modern, technology-driven solutions that enhance logistics operations, procurement activities, and product cost. A focal point of her research, teaching, and consulting efforts lies in embracing Circular Economy principles, which play a pivotal role in fortifying supply chains for long-term resilience in the ever-evolving landscape of the future. Prof. Dr. Roman Hänggi is an expert in Production Management, having accrued 25 years of experience in the industry at all levels of hierarchy. His passion for the ongoing development of lean in the digital age continues to motivate him today. He assisted numerous industrial companies in their journey to become operational champions through the combination of lean and digitalisation. His expertise has enabled him to incorporate Circular Economy principles into the operational excellence path in both practice and research.

• Introduction.- Circular economy in theory.- Circular economy in practice.- R0 Refuse and R 1 Reduce.- R2 Reuse.- R3 Repair.- R4 Refurbish.- R5 Remanufacture.- R6 Repurpose.- R7 Recycle.- R8 Recover.- R9 Remine.- Conclusion.