Knowledge-Centric Best Practices

This chapter examines knowledge-centric best practices that enable sustainable production and consumption within technology-driven circular economy frameworks. As organizations increasingly adopt Industry 4.0 technologies and circular business models, effective knowledge management emerges as a critical enabler of successful transitions. The chapter synthesizes recent research on organizational learning, digital transformation, and green innovation to identify evidence-based practices that enhance circular economy implementation. Through systematic analysis of empirical studies, this work reveals how knowledge acquisition, transformation, application, and evaluation processes facilitate sustainable outcomes. The integration of digital technologies with organizational learning mechanisms creates dynamic capabilities that support both environmental performance and competitive advantage. Key findings demonstrate that knowledge-centric approaches strengthen the connection between technological adoption and sustainability outcomes, while organizational resilience and adaptive capacity moderate these relationships. The chapter provides actionable frameworks for practitioners and policymakers seeking to leverage knowledge management for circular economy advancement.