Definition
An economic model aimed at reducing waste and maximizing resource use through activities such as design, maintenance, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and upcycling.
Learn more about Circular Economy
Companies at the forefront of the circularity shift have begun identifying and investing in the new structures and processes required to replace linear business models. As these new market dynamics develop, industries will be able to go circular…
Rosemary Coates, host of the Frictionless Supply Chain, and Lisa Dender, global leader at IBM, discuss the circular economy and the new REACH regulations.
The path to profitability for circular economy business models has not been a straightforward one, yet circular-based products and services remain a high-growth area.
Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones explains how his company re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy.
Gartner survey shows 74% of supply chain leaders expect circular economy principles to add to profits between now and 2025.
It’s all about mitigating inflation and supply shortages.
Listen in as Cisco’s Katie Schindall discusses what it takes to manage the supply chain for the circular economy.
The time is right for a purpose-driven supply chain. Maximizing profits for shareholders should no longer be the only objective of corporations. Instead, corporations should be managed with a purpose to improve the future of our environment,…
Digital technology has the potential to provide visibility and enable improved decision making when it comes to raw materials and services.
The boom in e-commerce has led to a record number of returns. How is that affecting supply chains and what are the best practices amongst industry leaders? To find out, SCMR partnered with the Reverse Logistics Association and WERC to survey our…
