In this episode of the Circular Economy Excellence podcast, I introduce Chapter 10 of my book, Circular Economy Opportunities and Pathways for Manufacturers –Manufacturing Renewed, where we explore why digitization is essential for scaling circular business models.

This chapter serves as the introduction to Part 3 of the book, where I show how manufacturers must evolve their digitalcapabilities across five key dimensions of the Sustainable Manufacturing Intelligence Framework (SMIF).

Join me as two AI-powered voices discuss:

• How digitization enables circularity by integrating smart systems, real-time data, and automation
• The five key digital capabilities manufacturers must master to stay competitive
• The role of APIs, event-driven architectures, digitalwarranties, and smart contracts in building efficient and scalable circular operations
• Why data-driven intelligence will be the foundation for operational efficiency, customer engagement, andregulatory compliance

By 2030, manufacturers must be circular, digital, and clean to remain competitive—and digitization is the key enabler of this transformation.

To get the full insight, buy my book, and for ongoing updates on the digitization of the circular economy, visit circularpathwaysbook.com