Leveraging Data Analytics to Enable Circular Supply Chains in the Age of Sustainability

Leveraging Data Analytics to Enable Circular Supply Chains in the Age of Sustainability

Pagar Divya Bharat, Shivam Srivastav, Bidesh Saha, Abhishek Anand

Under the Guidance of Ashwani Kumar

Lovely Professional University

Abstract—In the pursuit of sustainability, circular supply chains have emerged as a key strategy to minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, and promote resource efficiency. This project explores the transformative role of data analytics in enabling circular supply chains by leveraging predictive analytics, machine learning, and IoT-based tracking systems. The integration of these technologies allows businesses to monitor material flows in real-time, optimize resource recovery, and implement closed-loop processes that enhance both economic and environmental sustainability. Unlike conventional approaches that focus on post-process waste audits, this study emphasizes proactive, data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and scalability across industries. Addressing critical research gaps, such as the lack of real-time analytics, data standardization challenges, and limited scalability of circular models, the project proposes a robust, adaptable framework that organizations can implement regardless of sector. Through a case study application, the research validates the effectiveness of this analytics-driven approach in fostering sustainability within modern supply chains.

Keywords

Circular Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Sustainability, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, IoT, Resource Optimization, Real-Time Decision Making