Capitalizing on Opportunities in the Emerging Digital Economy
Digital transformation has become the new era of business, a ladder in the industrial evolution enabled by the extensive use of smart technologies. In recent years, digital disruptions have been transforming businesses and operating models, reshaping the market potential for companies and, in certain cases, completely changing the frame of an industry. The biggest impact of this digital transformation has been in the customer-facing industry. As data becomes more intensive, industries will increasingly rely on digital technologies to manage their businesses effectively.
Research Scope
The waste and recycling industry is changing rapidly since the last decade and is on the verge of digital transformation. Start-ups are completely taking up the recycling value chain, thereby accelerating the digital transformation of the industry. This study provides an in-depth insight of the impact of digital transformation in the waste recycling industry, focusing especially on various smart technologies such as smart bins, smart trucks, and robotics sorting that are deployed to effectively manage different waste streams. It gives an overview of the challenges and types of existing and potential smart solutions to tackle those challenges. Waste recycling industry trends spurring the digital transformation will provide interesting insights to readers. Top technologies, phases of digital technology implementation by region, and market segments are analyzed to provide an overall understanding of the dominant segment and the cost-effective technology that is currently preferred for investments.
This study also shares growth opportunities in smart waste recycling market such as smart bins, smart niche services, software as a service, and other value-added services that help readers know more about market penetration. Furthermore, IT investments opportunities, brief profiles, and performance analysis of companies are highlighted to make the study more insightful.
Research Benefits
The study will provide a deep understanding of the impact of digital transformation on the waste recycling industry. It will also provide an overview of the market, attractiveness, and cost effectiveness of the existing digital technologies. This will help clients identify cost-effective smart solutions and target the addressed and addressable markets, and guide them in their journey of digital transformation. It can help companies make wise decisions with respect to IT investments such as big data analytics, cloud computing, and connectivity. Furthermore, additional insights on growth opportunities will provide a way to capitalize on developing smart and innovative technologies.
Key Issues Addressed
- Influential Mega trends
- Key Digital Solutions
- Phases of Digital Technology Implementation
- IT investment opportunities
- Growth Opportunities
- Brief Profiles of Key Companies
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Benefits of this Analysis for the Waste Recycling Industry
Frost & Sullivan Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Framework—Digital Ecosystem
Digital Solutions that Support each Pillar
Digital Transformation Framework—Business Models
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth in the Waste Recycling Industry
Challenges faced by the Waste Recycling Industry
Waste Recycling Digital Ecosystem
IoT Platform for the Waste Recycling Industry
Product as a Service—Digitizing Waste Recycling
Key Digital Solutions in the Waste Recycling Industry
Key Digital Solutions in the Waste Recycling Industry (continued)
Key Digital Solutions in the Waste Recycling Industry (continued)
Phases of Digital Technology Implementation in the Waste Recycling Industry—2017 and 2020
Phases of Digital Technology Implementation in the Waste Recycling Industry—By Region
Phases of Digital Technology Implementation in the Waste Recycling Industry—By Market Segment
New Waste Recycling Industry Opportunities—2017 to 2020
New Waste Recycling Industry Opportunities—Smart Waste Recycling Infrastructure
Waste Recycling Industry Trends Spurring Digital Transformation, 2017 to 2020
Waste Recycling Industry Trends Spurring Digital Transformation, 2017 to 2020 (continued)
Waste Recycling Industry Trends Spurring Digital Transformation, 2017 to 2020 (continued)
Top Drivers for IT Investment
Waste recycling Industry—Plans for Investment in IT
Waste Recycling Industry—Top Technologies to Impact Revenues
Waste Recycling Industry—Top Technologies that Positively Impact Cost Reduction
Budget Allocation & Spending
Navigating Digital Transformation—Percent of Employees that use Mobile Devices to Perform their Job Functions, Global, 2017
Navigating Digital Transformation—BYOD Policy Enforcement, Global, 2017
Navigating Digital Transformation—Top 3 Benefits of Social Media in the Workplace, Global, 2017
Navigating Digital Transformation—Critical Investments for Digital Transformation Over next Five Years, Top 2 Box Scores, Global, 2017
Navigating Digital Transformation—Top Priorities for Investment, Global, 2017
Navigating Digital Transformation—Plans to Use Microsoft Skype for Business, Global, 2017
Channel Integration Plans—2017 vs. 2019
Social Media Strategy Goals
IT Investments by Business Function—Product
IT Investments by Business Function—Operations
IT Investments by Business Function—Information Management
IT Investments by Business Function—Customer Journey
IT Investments by Business Function—Customer Journey (continued)
IT Investments by Business Function—Leadership
Business Model 1—Crowd Sourcing
Business Model 2—Freemium
Business Model 3—Customization
Business Model 4—Everything as a Service (XaaS)
Digital Transformation Ecosystem
Brief Profiles—Cloud Computing and Customer Interface
Brief Profiles—Smart Waste Recycling Bin Collection Systems
Brief Profiles—Smart Fleet Management and Logistics Solutions
Brief Profiles—Smart Waste Recycling Systems
Brief Profiles—Smart Waste Recycling Systems (continued)
Cloud Computing and Customer Interface Operations
Smart Waste Recycling Bin Collection Systems
Smart Waste Recycling Bin Collection Systems (continued)
Smart Fleet Management and Logistics Solutions
Smart Waste Recycling Systems
Smart Waste Recycling Systems (continued)
Case Study 1—Improving Waste Management Efficiency in Rotterdam by Enevo
Case Study 2—Reducing Waste Collection Trips in Netherlands by Rova
Case Study 3—Introduction of IoT to Medline Industries by OnePlus Systems
Case Study 4—Implementation of Fleetmatics’s GPS Vehicle Tracking System by Wilton Waste Recycling
Case Study 5—Veris Strategies’ New Approach to Waste Management Focusing on a Staff Engagement Strategy: SAP by ISB Global
Case Study 6—Smart Bins as a Service in Nottingham by BigBelly
5 Major Growth Opportunities
Frost & Sullivan Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Framework—Digital Ecosystem
Digital Solutions that Support Each Business Function
Digital Transformation Framework—Business Models
GAP Analysis—Where are you on this map?
Digital Strategy Self-Diagnostic
Digital Strategy Self-Diagnostic (continued)
Contact Frost & Sullivan to Learn about Growth Consulting Workshops
Frost & Sullivan Digital Transformation Workshop Planning, Monitoring, and Implementing Your Growth Strategies
Legal Disclaimer
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
Abbreviation
Six Pillars of Digital Transformation
Waste Recycling Digital Transformation—Digitalization Pillars and the Technologies that Support Them: Product
Operations
People
Information Management
Customer Journey
Corporate
Research Methodology
Definitions
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Research Scope
The waste and recycling industry is changing rapidly since the last decade and is on the verge of digital transformation. Start-ups are completely taking up the recycling value chain, thereby accelerating the digital transformation of the industry. This study provides an in-depth insight of the impact of digital transformation in the waste recycling industry, focusing especially on various smart technologies such as smart bins, smart trucks, and robotics sorting that are deployed to effectively manage different waste streams. It gives an overview of the challenges and types of existing and potential smart solutions to tackle those challenges. Waste recycling industry trends spurring the digital transformation will provide interesting insights to readers. Top technologies, phases of digital technology implementation by region, and market segments are analyzed to provide an overall understanding of the dominant segment and the cost-effective technology that is currently preferred for investments.
This study also shares growth opportunities in smart waste recycling market such as smart bins, smart niche services, software as a service, and other value-added services that help readers know more about market penetration. Furthermore, IT investments opportunities, brief profiles, and performance analysis of companies are highlighted to make t
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