Research reveals performance indicators to assess industrial symbiosis in the agro-industrial complex, suggesting improved resource management.
The present article focuses on developing a system of performance indicators to assess enterprise collaboration efficiency within industrial symbiosis, using the agro-industrial complex as a case study. The study accounts for such sector-specific features as production cyclicity, seasonality, and regional characteristics. The research methodology combines a PRISMA-guided meta-analysis of 103 publications in 2010-2025 and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) to identify key themes and interrelationships. Based on the analysis of relevant studies, we propose a classification of indicators divided into four groups: economic, social, environmental, and innovation-related. To prove the practical relevance of the system, we consider domestic and international case studies demonstrating the symbiotic linkages that optimize resource flows, reduce environmental impact, and enhance economic performance. Special attention is given to cross-sectoral interactions, including waste, energy, and technology exchange. The research findings can be applied to develop resource management tools and a methodology for calculating an integral industrial symbiosis index. This research contributes to the advancement of the evaluation framework used for sustainable production systems in the agro-industrial sector.
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