The vision and development trajectory for the twin transformation-cross-pollination between smart and circular production

In this chapter, we present a vision and a development trajectory for twinning the digital and the sustainable transformation, to both ensure a stronger push, but also to enable synergies within the two agendas. Research related to Circular Economy is presented, together with examples of how digitalization has enabled the push towards sustainability. In addition, three concepts for the vision are presented, alongside discussions related to enabling a systemic change towards sustainability, namely through creating operational value systems, enabling substitution and eco-system lock-ins. These concepts should enable a push towards resource efficiency and effectiveness, on a company, supply chain and eco-system level, as well as linking this to a digital transformation agenda.