AI, Blockchain and the Circular Economy: Building Resilient, Regenerative and Sustainable Supply Chains (Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation)

In an era defined by climate urgency, resource scarcity, and technological disruption, this book offers a compelling roadmap for reimagining supply chains and business models.By weaving together the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence and blockchain with the principles of the circular economy, it demonstrates how organizations can shift from linear “take-make-dispose” systems to regenerative, data-driven networks that minimize waste, maximize transparency, and build long-term resilience. The book is divided into four parts that provide methodology for learning, applying, and developing the concept of circles as a design-based approach.Through an engaging mix of theory, architectural frameworks, and cross-sector case studies-ranging from digital product passports and reverse logistics in fashion to predictive analytics for smart waste recovery-the book illustrates not only what is possible, but how it can be practically achieved.At its core, it argues that digital tec