Enhancing Circular Economy Platform Design with Artificial Intelligence-Based Functionalities

Marco Formentini; Janpriy Sharma; Nicola Mezzetti; Alfredo Apicella

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-03546-2_9

Enhancing Circular Economy Platform Design with Artificial Intelligence-Based Functionalities

Marco Formentini^*
, Janpriy Sharma
, Nicola Mezzetti
, Alfredo Apicella

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Technology and Operations Management

University of Trento
Téchnéos s.r.l.

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Abstract

This research is intended to explore the design of a platform based on circular economy principles, and the integration of specific AI-powered functionalities to enhance its functioning and performance. It focuses on the designing perspective, detailing the architecture of the proposed platform in terms of key activities, stakeholders’ concerns, efficient business models, and integration of AI to drive sustainability outcomes. The outcomes of the presented work demonstrate the potential of AI to execute sustainable transformations and contribute to securing sustainable business practices. Furthermore, it details the role of AI and digitalization initiatives in transitioning from linear to circular business models, by detailing the architecture of the proposed platform.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advances In Production Management Systems. Cyber-physical-human Production Systems: Human-ai Collaboration And Beyond, Apms 2025, Pt V
Subtitle of host publication	Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Proceedings
Editors	Hajime Mizuyama, Eiji Morinaga, Toshiya Kaihara, Tomomi Nonaka, Gregor von Cieminski, David Romero
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	121-135
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Print)	9783032035455
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-03546-2_9
Publication status	Published - 2026
Event	44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2025 - Kamakura, Japan Duration: 31 Aug 2025 → 4 Sept 2025

Publication series

Series	IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume	768 IFIPAICT
ISSN	1868-4238

Conference

Conference	44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2025
Country/Territory	Japan
City	Kamakura
Period	31/08/25 → 4/09/25

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Publisher Copyright:
© IFIP International Federation for Information Processing 2026.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Formentini, M., Sharma, J., Mezzetti, N., & Apicella, A. (2026). Enhancing Circular Economy Platform Design with Artificial Intelligence-Based Functionalities. In H. Mizuyama, E. Morinaga, T. Kaihara, T. Nonaka, G. von Cieminski, & D. Romero (Eds.), Advances In Production Management Systems. Cyber-physical-human Production Systems: Human-ai Collaboration And Beyond, Apms 2025, Pt V: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Proceedings (pp. 121-135). Springer Science+Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-03546-2_9

Formentini, Marco ; Sharma, Janpriy ; Mezzetti, Nicola et al. / Enhancing Circular Economy Platform Design with Artificial Intelligence-Based Functionalities. Advances In Production Management Systems. Cyber-physical-human Production Systems: Human-ai Collaboration And Beyond, Apms 2025, Pt V: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Proceedings. editor / Hajime Mizuyama ; Eiji Morinaga ; Toshiya Kaihara ; Tomomi Nonaka ; Gregor von Cieminski ; David Romero. Springer Science+Business Media, 2026. pp. 121-135 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 768 IFIPAICT).

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Formentini, M, Sharma, J, Mezzetti, N & Apicella, A 2026, Enhancing Circular Economy Platform Design with Artificial Intelligence-Based Functionalities. in H Mizuyama, E Morinaga, T Kaihara, T Nonaka, G von Cieminski & D Romero (eds), Advances In Production Management Systems. Cyber-physical-human Production Systems: Human-ai Collaboration And Beyond, Apms 2025, Pt V: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Proceedings. Springer Science+Business Media, IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol. 768 IFIPAICT, pp. 121-135, 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2025, Kamakura, Japan, 31/08/25. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-03546-2_9

Enhancing Circular Economy Platform Design with Artificial Intelligence-Based Functionalities. / Formentini, Marco; Sharma, Janpriy; Mezzetti, Nicola et al.
Advances In Production Management Systems. Cyber-physical-human Production Systems: Human-ai Collaboration And Beyond, Apms 2025, Pt V: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Proceedings. ed. / Hajime Mizuyama; Eiji Morinaga; Toshiya Kaihara; Tomomi Nonaka; Gregor von Cieminski; David Romero. Springer Science+Business Media, 2026. p. 121-135 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 768 IFIPAICT).

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Formentini M, Sharma J, Mezzetti N, Apicella A. Enhancing Circular Economy Platform Design with Artificial Intelligence-Based Functionalities. In Mizuyama H, Morinaga E, Kaihara T, Nonaka T, von Cieminski G, Romero D, editors, Advances In Production Management Systems. Cyber-physical-human Production Systems: Human-ai Collaboration And Beyond, Apms 2025, Pt V: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Proceedings. Springer Science+Business Media. 2026. p. 121-135. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 768 IFIPAICT). Epub 2025 Aug 27. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-03546-2_9

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