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Jan SchuhmacherORCiD, Vera HummelORCiD

• This study proposes a novel concept for facilitating intralogistics within circular manufacturing systems and supply networks to optimize production systems taking into account circular product strategies (R-strategies) in real-time. Central to this concept is the integration of highly flexible and reconfigurable factories with end-to-end digitalization techniques. By leveraging these technologies, the necessary processes for the realization of R-strategies can be dynamically determined, ensuring performance optimization within circular supply networks. Key components of this concept include the implementation of versatile intralogistics systems capable of adapting to changing production requirements and seamlessly integrating with circular economy principles. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and theoretical frameworks, this paper elucidates the potential benefits and challenges associated with the proposed concept. Moreover, practical implications and future research directions are discussed, highlighting the transformative potential of this approach in advancing circular economy practices within academics and industrial contexts.