Konstantinos Salonitis

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Konstantinos Salonitis is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and circular economy. His work fundamentally explores how digital technologies can transform production and logistics systems for greater efficiency and sustainability. A key contribution is his pioneering research on "Food Logistics 4.0," a concept he helped define and popularize, with his foundational paper on the topic accumulating 192 citations. He has also made significant strides in connecting Industry 4.0 capabilities—such as the Internet of Things, big data, and autonomous robots—with lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, as detailed in his highly cited work on "Lean 4.0." His research on sustainable business models for re-distributed manufacturing (94 citations) addresses critical challenges in modern production, while his recent work extends these principles to the pharmaceutical industry and advanced material recovery facilities. By bridging theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, Salonitis provides a roadmap for industries transitioning toward more resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Food Logistics 4.0: Opportunities and Challenges

   192 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Sustainable Production in a Circular Economy: A Business Model for Re-Distributed Manufacturing

   94 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Using Industry 4.0 Capabilities for Identifying and Eliminating Lean Wastes

   31 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Implementing Lean 4.0: a review of case studies in pharmaceutical industry transformation

   8 citations · 2024
5. 5
   Modular Model and Simulation for Process Optimisation in Advanced Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs)

   1 citations · 2024

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