A definição de um modelo (framework) para universidade empreendedora (UE), em conjunto com a definição de elementos e características que levam à sua existência, têm sido amplamente discutidos na ...literatura. Este estudo visa identificar frameworks conceituais para UE prevalentes. A amostra inicial constitui-se de 181 pesquisas extraídas do banco de dados Web of Science e Scopus, a partir da seleção dos materiais realizamos uma análise de referências para identificação de estudos adicionais. Posteriormente foi realizada uma análise de conteúdo em 50 artigos, que tornou possível a identificação de doze frameworks distintos para UE desde 1998 à 2021. Entre as principais contribuições destaca-se: Reestruturação interna, inovação, internacionalização, hibridização, P&D, sustentabilidade, interação de forma globalizada com empresas, associações e instituições, metodologias ativas, pesquisa de alta intensidade, entre outros aspectos. Elementos esses que de forma conjunta elevam o patamar das instituições. Por fim, o ineditismo concentra-se na elaboração de um framework final, que sintetiza os modelos que a literatura apresenta, sendo que as abordagens teóricas em suma, seguem a teoria institucional e a teoria econômica e, implicitamente, são integrados por fatores ambientais formais e informais que influenciam positiva ou negativamente o processo de desenvolvimento da universidade em diferentes graus. com a RSL.
Purpose This study aims to identify the interfaces between Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies and circular supply chains (CSC) in Brazilian foodtechs, focusing on key stakeholders’ perspectives to ...understand the efficiency and sustainability impacts of these integrations. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative exploratory research design, the study analyzes eight Brazilian foodtechs through interviews and content analysis. It identifies CSC practices and examines the adherence of I4.0 technologies within these enterprises, assessing stakeholder engagement and the implications for CSC optimization. Findings Fifteen CSC practices were identified across the foodtechs, with notable integration of three distinct I4.0 technologies. The findings suggest that while I4.0 technologies enhance efficiency in CSC, their adoption is in early stages. Stakeholder engagement emerges as a crucial element for optimizing CSC in the context of Brazilian foodtechs. Research limitations/implications This study contributes to the academic discussion on the synergy between I4.0 and circular economy (CE) models, providing empirical evidence of their application in the foodtech sector and highlighting the role of stakeholders in facilitating these integrations. Practical implications The findings suggest that stakeholder engagement in circular practices is vital for both supply chain and organizational levels, with potential benefits including improved efficiency and sustainability outcomes. The research also underscores the need for public sector support, including regulatory frameworks and incentives for adopting I4.0 technologies. Social implications By demonstrating how I4.0 technologies can support CE practices in foodtechs, the study highlights the potential for these integrations to contribute to more sustainable and efficient food systems, addressing environmental concerns and promoting social well-being. Originality/value This study addresses a gap in the literature by exploring the interface between I4.0 technologies and CSC in the emerging context of Brazilian foodtechs, offering insights into the practical and societal benefits of these integrations.
PurposeThe proposal is to answer the following question: based on previous studies, which are the new paths and challenges related to the circular economy (CE) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0)? To answer this ...question, the research objective is to analyze studies approaching the interface between CE and I4.0.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted on previously published studies pertaining to Scopus and Web of Science bases, and 63 articles were found.FindingsThe authors present five new paths and challenges amid the relationship between CE and I4.0: applying those technologies to clean production, using blockchain and big data in the circular supply chain, raising additive manufacturing impact on the CE, seek for a better understanding on how I4.0 technologies can properly support the CE in the stakeholders' view and discerning the factors for implementing those theoretical fields onto supply chains.Research limitations/implicationsPrevious studies' sample basis is still recent, lacking research depth. Search strings might have minimized the number of selected studies: there could be a bigger sample.Practical implicationsPractical contributions of this study lay on the applicability of the raised propositions into several sectors' industries.Social implicationsThe authors suggest a transition agenda towards CE, using I4.0 technologies for operational, tactical and strategic personnel within organizations, as well as potential utilization strategies in specific study fields, like supply chain management and product manufacturing per se.Originality/valueThe study presents new paths and challenges amid technologies pertaining to I4.0 and its interfaces with the CE. In the result presentation and analysis, the existing interfaces are described.
RESUMO Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar a sustentabilidade e a inovação das práticas adotadas por startups da indústria pet, sob a perspectiva da Teoria da Modernização Ecológica (TME). Um ...estudo de caso múltiplo foi realizado com 25 startups brasileiras. Dados coletados a partir de entrevistas com proprietários e gestores dessas organizações foram avaliados mediante análise de conteúdo. Os achados revelam que as práticas das startups da indústria pet estão parcialmente alinhadas à TME. Há uma presença marcante da digitalização e de inovações em processos e produtos, além de iniciativas voltadas a reciclagem, redução de resíduos e consumo consciente. A ausência de políticas públicas e normas regulamentadoras rígidas são as principais barreiras identificadas, que dificultam a adoção de uma visão estratégica sustentável. O estudo aproxima a TME da realidade organizacional, revela oportunidades de colaboração para inovação aberta, e apresenta ações práticas para a avanço da sustentabilidade nas organizações.
RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la sostenibilidad y la innovación de las prácticas adoptadas por las startups del sector de animales de compañía desde la perspectiva de la Teoría de la Modernización Ecológica (TME). Se realizó un estudio de casos múltiples con 25 startups brasileñas. Los datos recogidos en las entrevistas con los propietarios y directivos de estas organizaciones se evaluaron mediante análisis de contenido. Los resultados revelan que las prácticas de las startups del sector de mascotas están parcialmente alineadas con la TME. Hay una marcada presencia de digitalización e innovaciones en procesos y productos, así como iniciativas dirigidas al reciclaje, la reducción de residuos y el consumo consciente. La falta de políticas públicas y de normas regulatorias estrictas son las principales barreras identificadas, que dificultan la adopción de una visión estratégica sostenible. El estudio acerca la TME a la realidad organizativa, revela oportunidades de colaboración para la innovación abierta y presenta acciones prácticas para avanzar en la sostenibilidad de las organizaciones.
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the sustainability and innovation of practices adopted by startups in the pet industry, from the perspective of the Ecological Modernization Theory (EMT). A multiple case study was conducted involving 25 Brazilian startups. Data collected from interviews with owners and managers of these organizations were evaluated through content analysis. The findings reveal that the practices of pet industry startups are partially aligned with the EMT. There is a significant presence of digitization and innovations in processes and products, as well as initiatives focused on recycling, waste reduction, and conscious consumption. The absence of public policies and strict regulatory standards are the main identified barriers that hinder the adoption of a sustainable strategic vision. The study bridges the EMT with organizational reality, uncovers opportunities for collaboration in open innovation, and presents practical actions for advancing sustainability in organizations.
Resumo As boas práticas de sustentabilidade e economia circular são assuntos abordados de forma recorrente na sociedade, uma vez que há uma transição de comportamento de consumo de uma parcela da ...população que almeja adquirir produtos eco-friendly. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a forma pela qual os cursos de bacharelado presencial em design de moda ofertados em nível de graduação no Brasil estão inserindo premissas de sustentabilidade e economia circular na formação do aluno. O arcabouço teórico está pautado em moda sustentável e economia circular. O trabalho consiste num levantamento com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. Foram aplicados questionários a coordenadores, docentes e discentes dos cursos de design de moda. Os resultados evidenciaram que são ensinadas boas práticas de sustentabilidade e economia circular nesses cursos. Tal ensino dá ênfase ao incentivo aos discentes para adesão das boas práticas de sustentabilidade, biodegradabilidade e fabricação de roupas. Há evidências de que a forma de ensino adotada pela instituição contribui para a formação de pessoas qualificadas que atuam em mercados inovadores e com nichos diferenciados. Portanto, os cursos estão alinhados com o ensino de práticas e provisionam conhecimento, a fim de que os profissionais possam disseminar boas práticas da moda sustentável. O estudo contribui para que os coordenadores tenham subsídios na reestruturação dos projetos pedagógicos dos cursos e possam inserir disciplinas específicas que enfatizem práticas de sustentabilidade e economia circular contemporâneas e emergentes.
Resumen Las buenas prácticas en sostenibilidad y economía circular son temas que se abordan de forma recurrente en la sociedad, ya que hay una transición en el comportamiento de consumo de una parte de la población, que anhela adquirir productos ecológicos. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la forma en que las licenciaturas presenciales de Diseño de Moda en Brasil están insertando premisas de sostenibilidad y economía circular en la formación del alumno. El marco teórico se basa en la moda sostenible y la economía circular. El trabajo consiste en una encuesta con enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo. Se administraron cuestionarios a coordinadores, docentes y discentes de los cursos de Diseño de Moda. Los resultados mostraron que, en dichos cursos, se imparten buenas prácticas en sostenibilidad y economía circular. Esta enseñanza hace hincapié en alentar a los estudiantes a adherirse a buenas prácticas en sustentabilidad, biodegradabilidad y fabricación de ropa ética. Existe evidencia de que la forma de enseñanza adoptada por la institución educativa contribuye a la formación de personas calificadas para trabajar en mercados innovadores y con nichos diferenciados. Por tanto, los cursos están alineados con la enseñanza de prácticas y aportan conocimientos para que los profesionales puedan difundir las buenas prácticas de moda sostenible. El estudio contribuye a que los coordinadores de cursos tengan bases para la reestructuración de los proyectos pedagógicos de los cursos y puedan insertar disciplinas específicas que enfaticen prácticas de sostenibilidad y economía circular contemporáneas y emergentes.
Abstract Good practices in sustainability and circular economy are recurrently addressed in society since there is a transition in consumption behavior of a portion of the population, which aims to purchase eco-friendly products. This study analyzes how face-to-face fashion design undergraduate programs in Brazil are including premises of sustainability and circular economy. The theoretical framework is based on sustainable fashion and circular economy. The work consists of a survey with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Questionnaires were applied to coordinators, professors, and students of fashion design undergraduate programs. The results showed that good sustainability and circular economy practices are taught in fashion design programs. This teaching encourages students to adhere to good practices in sustainability, biodegradability, and ethical clothing manufacturing. There is evidence that the form of teaching adopted by the educational institution contributes to preparingqualified people to work in innovative markets and with different niches. Therefore, the undergraduate programs are aligned with the teaching of practices and provide knowledge so that professionals can disseminate good sustainable fashion practices. This study contributes by subsidizing coordinators of undergraduate programs so they can structure educational plans and include specific disciplines that emphasize contemporary and emerging circular economy and sustainability practices.
Food waste is a serious problem worldwide. There is a lot of waste in the food sector, while we still have a significant percentage of people who do not have enough to have a food that can cure their ...hunger. These asymmetries generate many controversies around the world. This study aimed to map the amount of food waste generated in restaurants located in a medium-size city in the south of Brazil as soon as generate alternatives to increase the circularity of wasted food. A survey was carried out based on the database of companies registered in the city hall files, where 177 valid responses were obtained. The results show that the largest wasted volumes generated in the three stages of food production analyzed in this research are vegetables, carbohydrates, meat and bones. However, this order is reversed when we consider the loss of revenue caused by waste: meat and bones, followed by vegetables and carbohydrates. Considering a total of 177 establishments surveyed, there is an average waste of 339 kg/month (or 13 kg/day) per restaurant, with loss of revenue of R$ 2577.85/month/establishment. These results are significant indicators that justify investments to reduce these losses and also to identify new ways to take advantage of the surplus materials, so that they can generate a second use for some other productive segment or chain. The study contributes to this discussion by presenting ways to increase the circularity of wasted food. It represents an important contribution to rethink food waste and make it an alternative for efficient and optimized use.
Background: The purpose of this study is to analyze the adoption and implementation of technologies related to Industry 4.0 and the integration with circular economy (CE) to minimize the effects of ...resource scarcity in emergency situations. Method: The study was developed in two stages: The first consists of a systematic review of the literature for analytical categorization of the technologies of Industry 4.0 that can be useful for implementation in the circular economy. In the second step, empirical validation was carried out with 45 foodtech startups from the agribusiness value chain, farm to table, reuse, and waste management and disposal segments. Results: The contributions of the study show that: (i) The business models of startups in the food segment are closely aligned with the assumptions of circular economy. (ii) The technologies of industry 4.0 are supporting the implementation of circular economy in foodtech companies. (iii) Digitization, traceability, software as a service, traceability, digital solutions, and shared platforms occupy the leadership in the interface between CE and industry 4.0. (iv) Partnerships are strategic elements in the creation of innovative ecosystems for the success of foodtech startups. Conclusions: We conclude this paper with a diagnosis about companies involved in the foodtech segment in addition to the proposition of a business and sectorial agenda to consolidate the Industry 4.0 technologies in order to promote circular economy.
The objective of this work is to analyze the profile of Brazilian dissertations and theses that deal with circular economy and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A ...systematic literature review was developed with a portfolio of 96 theses and dissertations published in the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD). The results suggest that SDGs 9, 12 and 17 have a closer synergy with the circular economy in the bibliographic portfolio analyzed. Based on the existing gaps for engagement with the other 14 SDGs, a research agenda was prepared with 93 research opportunities and 6 exploratory theoretical propositions for future validation in theoretical-empirical studies.
Companies strive for superior results. Focusing on return, performance, and profitability is mainstream; this reasoning is constantly present in the decisions of the strategic operational management ...of companies. Based on this assumption, the objective of this work is to evaluate empirically whether the degree to which a company implements a combination of Just in Time (JIT) or Lean Manufacturing practices systematically affects the company's operational, financial, and/or organisational performance. For this, a meta-analysis was carried out; the final sample consisted of 28 articles, with 41 studies and 12,708 included subjects who provided the effects that explain the proposed relationship. The data were collected in the Web of Science, EBSCO, and Science Direct databases, with an open period, considering all works available until July 2020. Among the main findings, JIT practices and the company's operational performance present a positive, significant, medium effect. Lean manufacturing practices demonstrate a positive and significant relationship in operational, financial, and organisational performance, all with an average impact on the effect size. No direct relationship was found between the JIT variables and organisational performance (financial, operational, and environmental), based on the TBL. Additional research is needed regarding the relationship of JIT and Lean Manufacturing practices with the organisational performance (financial, operational, and environmental) based on the TBL, as well as an in-depth analysis of previous research related to green Lean practices and their relationship with organisational performance, based on the TBL.
Resumo: Empresas zelam por resultados superiores. Focar em retorno, desempenho e lucratividade é mainstream, esse raciocínio constantemente está presente na tomada de decisão da gestão estratégica operacional das empresas. Baseado neste pressuposto, o objetivo desse trabalho é avaliar empiricamente se o grau em que uma empresa implementa uma combinação de práticas Just in Time (JIT) ou lean manufacturing afeta sistematicamente o desempenho operacional, financeiro e organizacional dessa empresa. Para isso, foi realizada uma meta-análise, a amostra final foi composta por 27 artigos, com 41 estudos e 12.708 sujeitos inclusos que forneceram os efeitos que explicam a relação ora proposta. Os dados foram coletados nas bases de dados WEB of Science, EBSCO e Science Direct, com período aberto, sendo considerados todos os trabalhos disponíveis até julho de 2020. Dentre os principais achados, práticas de JIT e desempenho operacional da empresa, apresentam relação positiva e significativa, de efeito médio. As práticas de lean manufacturing demonstram relação positiva e significativa no desempenho operacional, financeiro e organizacional, todas com impacto médio sobre o tamanho do efeito. Não foi encontrada uma relação direta entre as variáveis JIT e desempenho organizacional (financeiro, operacional e ambiental), baseados no triple bottom line - TBL. Pesquisas adicionais se fazem necessárias, principalmente quanto a relação das práticas de JIT e lean manufacturing com o desempenho organizacional (financeiro, operacional e ambiental) baseados no TBL, bem como uma análise aprofundada de pesquisas anteriores relacionados as práticas enxutas verdes e sua relação com o desempenho organizacional, baseados no TBL.
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