Journal of Manufacturing Systems

Industry 5.0 emphasises human-centric technologies (HCTs) as essential drivers of sustainable and resilient production. However, their specific contributions to Circular Economy (CE) strategies and the associated skill requirements are not well-defined. This paper investigates how HCTs support Circular Economy practices (CEPs) and which skills and competencies are needed for their effective imple…

Determining appropriate recovery pathways for end-of-life (EoL) products is challenging due to limited information on their highly variable physical conditions and residual values. Existing recovery systems are highly dependent on static procedures, which hinder adaptive pathway selection and limit profitability. To address this limitation, this study proposes a multi-stage triage model inspired …

Manufacturing companies face numerous challenges in managing change, including addressing the climate crisis, introducing new and sustainable products, and adapting to fluctuating demand. As a result, a long-term approach to manufacturing system design is essential for developing systems to ensure that systems remain relevant and competitive across multiple product generations. Reconfigurable Man…