Business models in the circular economy and the enabling role of supply chains

Batista, L., Bourlakis, M. and Maull, R. (2016) Business models in the circular economy and the enabling role of supply chains. Paper presented to: 23rd European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Conference, Trondheim, Norway, 17- 22 June 2016.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Abstract:	Despite the growing recognition of the benefits promoted by new business initiatives in the circular economy, little is currently understood about the eco-innovative features of the new business models in this context and the enabling role of related supply chains. This conceptual paper introduces some conceptual propositions that provide useful theoretical foundations for a better characterisation of the restorative capabilities of business models in the circular economy. Conceptual aspects characterising circular supply chain configurations are also discussed. The theoretical concepts are illustrated by a brief presentation of business model cases that provide real-life examples of circular economy practice.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Circular economy, circular supply chains, restorative capabilities
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD72 Economic growth, development, planning > HD75.6 Environmental economics. Sustainable development H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > HD38.5 Business logistics
Creators:	Batista, Luciano, Bourlakis, Michael and Maull, Roger
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:	Business and Industry Environment Local Economy and Regeneration
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Sustainable Business Practices Research Centres > Centre for Sustainable Business Practices University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Business Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > International Strategy & Business
Date:	21 June 2016
Date Type:	Publication
Event Title:	23rd European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Conference
Event Dates:	17- 22 June 2016
Event Location:	Trondheim, Norway
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	Conference
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URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8519

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