Digitalisering cruciaal voor circulaire industrie [digitisation crucial for circular industry]
book
Climate change and the predicted scarcity of materials are challenging society to build a circular economy that takes into account CO2 emission neutrality, efficient energy use and the recycling of materials. This paper describes the goals, means and a roadmap required to achieve this for the Dutch technology manufacturing industry, its supply chain and ecosystem. The ultimate goal to be reached in 2050 is CO2 neutrality or carbon circularity, made possible by the complete redesign, implementation of new technology and rebuilding of the industry’s processes. Smaller and (from today’s point of view) extremely flexible factories will operate close to the consumer. The continuous training of employees will help them acquire new (digital) skills. And new business models based on re-supply and “servitisation” ensure that products are no longer sold to the customer, but instead leased, continuously supported and taken back after use.
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TNO Identifier
958841
Publisher
TNO
Collation
11 p.
Place of publication
Delft