Enabling Circular Economy Transition Through Adopting Lean Production and Industry 4.0 Technologies

Abstract

This research examines the suggested impacts of Lean Production (LP), Industry 4.0 (I4.0), and Reverse Logistics (RL) on the facilitation of a Circular Economy (CE). It examines how environmentally friendly lean manufacturing and circular approaches can lead businesses towards low-waste, resource-efficient systems. As the model is  theoretical, the research suggests possible positive or negative impacts that need to be empirically tested. This study analyze the effect of Lean Production methods and Industry 4.0 technologies on use of Circular Economy strategies in sustainable manufacturing framework. The purpose of this study is to explore how integrating practices with digital tools lean and reverse logistics can operationalize circular economy principles in modern manufacturing. The findings are conceptual and aim to provide strategic insights for future implementation and research in sustainable industrial development.