Abstract
Both in theory and practice Circular Economy and Industry 4.0 have been historically considered as isolated mechanisms for economic growth, although some scientific contributions have recently highlighted strong synergetic relationships between them. Despite the existence of roadmaps for sustainable operations in Circular Economy through Industry 4.0 or of conceptual frameworks of Industry 4.0 in Circular Economy contexts, we still lack an integrative framework of Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy. Thus, we examine whether and to what extent Industry 4.0 is interdependent and interrelated with Circular Economy and can support the value creation and capture in Circular Economy business models.