‘Take-make-use-dispose’ is the linear approach to production and consumption that our society relies on. In the long run, this is not sustainable as the natural resources and the waste-carrying capacity of the earth are limited. Therefore, it is essential to reduce dependency on natural resources by decoupling economic growth from resource consumption.
The module covers the fundamentals of Circular Manufacturing Systems (CMS) and the framework for CMS implementation. The learners will be introduced to the four enabling pillars of CMS, i.e., business model, product design, supply chain and information and communication technology (ICT) and their interactions. Managing the transition from a linear to a CMS is also covered in the module.