Challenges and opportunities of industry 4.0 for circular economy

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

15 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Advanced

Target:

Manager, Professionals, Students

This nugget explores the changes brought about by Industry 4.0 and the Circular Economy and how they can affect eco-friendly business initiatives. Industry 4.0 includes IoT, AI, and automated technologies converging with the Circular Economy’s efforts to minimize waste production and optimize resource utilization. Real-life examples of Industry 4.0 technologies will be given to demonstrate how they can effectively bring circular economy practices to life.

Learning outcomes

The students will gain a good understanding of the principles and technologies surrounding Industry 4.0 and the Circular Economy,
The students will see the possible applications of Industry 4.0 technologies to extend the lifecycle of products
The students will gain insights into best practices and potential pitfalls through real-world case studies