Circular economy values perspectives on digital supply chain business models

Abstract

The circle economy and its values create a framework to develop new supply chains business models. The purpose of the research is to discuss the potential of sustainability improvement by meeting circular economy values by different types of supply chain business models. The special emphasis is put on the impact of digital supply chain based on digital platform and digital technologies that might improve and develop new circular supply chains business models. The chapter has a conceptual approach and is based on a literature review. It contributes to the circular economy supply chain business models literature. In analysing different supply chain business models in light of circular economy values, it provides the steps involved in supply chain sustainability development. The chapter identifies a gap, which is the role of digital platform and technologies in slowing and closing loops in supply chains when meeting circular economy values. It provides insight on how digital platforms and technologies might serve circular economy and its supply chain improvement or development. It proposes the concepts of digital circular supply chain and extended digital supply chain that might be a base for further investigations.