Collaborative Eco-Industrial networks: A study on environmental resilience

Abstract

Collaborative Eco-Industrial networks (EINs) are partnerships of companies and industry participants that promote sustainable activities. To optimize resource usage, lessen their influence on the environment and foster innovation, share knowledge, resources and technological advancements. Through collaboration and synergy, these networks promote an industrial ecosystem that is more sustainable and favorable to the environment. The creation of EIN is examined in the review as a crucial component, with an emphasis on closed-loop logistics and Industrial Symbiosis (IS). This study examines the significance of collaborative EINs to environmental resilience by utilizing concepts from 30 investigations in 2017-2023. The review addresses the idea of collaborative EINs and the design components of environmental impact focusing on real-world examples. It introduces the concept of collaborative EINs and a case study of a large company collaborating with partners to establish a recycling-focused EIN. The review emphasizes the importance of EINs in sustainable practices and the need for agility and resilience in supply chain (SC) management in Industry 4.0. It includes metrics relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic to evaluate the economic and environmental effects of EINs. This review concludes that collaborative EIN connections improve supply chain agility and resilience, creating a more environmentally conscious and sustainable industrial landscape.