scholarly journals Sustainability and Quality Management in the Italian Luxury Furniture Sector: A Circular Economy Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marica Barbaritano ◽  
Laura Bravi ◽  
Elisabetta Savelli
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
New Business ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Product And Process

The growing attention paid to global environmental risks has gradually raised interest, both on the agendas of firms and governments towards the development of new business models such as Circular Economy. This study is focused on the luxury furniture industry and it is aimed at investigating how much furniture companies know about Circular Economy practices, what they specifically do for implementing them and what factors motivate, support or hinder their adoption. The role of product and process certifications in developing such sustainable practices is also analyzed, given their importance for implementing environmentally sustainable practices. The research method is based on a qualitative multiple case study carried out on four Italian companies operating in the luxury furniture industry. A worthy degree of awareness and knowledge of Circular Economy principles emerged from the analysis. Nevertheless, furniture companies analyzed are still little involved in Circular Economy practices, especially concerning reuse and recycle actions, which are particularly important within this perspective. Similarly, very little use of process and product certifications emerged from the study. Therefore, a potential gap seems to arise between the positive attitude towards Circular Economy practices and their actual implementation, which suggests useful implications for both institutions and managers involved in sustainable development processes.

The e-ERP Transformation Matrix

2005 ◽  
pp. 158-178
Author(s):  
Colin G. Ash ◽  
Janice M. Burn
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Business Transformation ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
New Business ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Self Service

A model of e-business transformation is developed for ERP enabled organisations, based on the findings of a longitudinal multiple case study analysis of SAP sites. The model is represented as a matrix along three stages of e-business growth. The theory embedded within the matrix recommends that successful e-business transformation with ERP systems occurs when B2B value propositions are realized through integration and differentiation of technologies, used to support new business models for delivering products and services online. In addition, the management focus evolves through employee self-service and empowerment towards extensive relationship building with e-alliances. The matrix can be used by ERP business managers to guide their strategies for organisational transformation but also highlights critical stages of change.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY DRIVEN INNOVATIONS WITHIN BUSINESS MODELS OF RURAL SMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga Uvarova ◽  
Dzintra Atstaja ◽  
Alise Vitola
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
New Business ◽  
Limited Scale ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

The competitiveness of rural SMEs is low due to economic inefficiency and the lack of innovations. The main challenges faced by rural SMEs are the limited scale, the distance form larger sales markets, R&D and business support institutions, and the lack of innovative spirit. The circular and bio-economies are shaping the rural SMEs towards the environmentally friendly and eco-efficient production, the minimization of the generation of waste and less use of natural resources. This potential of the adoption of new business models within rural SMEs is not fully observed.The aim of this research is to analyse the opportunities of rural SMEs in introducing the innovative business models driven by the circular economy. This research explores the innovative business models of rural SMEs that transform the environmental challenges in business opportunities and keep a balance with the growing consumption needs. The results of the research are of both theoretical and practical value, providing recommendations for facilitation of innovative business models within rural SMEs. The research methods: desk research, statistical analysis, a grounded theory approach, case study, primary data gathering through seven focus groups with more than 200 stakeholders from six European countries.  

E-commerce logistics in supply chain management

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (10) ◽  
pp. 2263-2286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Yu ◽  
Xin Wang ◽  
Ray Y. Zhong ◽  
G.Q. Huang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
System Level ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Business

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the state-of-the-art E-commerce logistics in supply chain management by investigating worldwide implementations and corresponding models together with supporting techniques via furniture industry. Design/methodology/approach Typical E-commerce logistics companies from North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are comprehensively investigated so as to get the lessons and insights from these practices. Findings Future technologies like Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, and Cloud Computing would be possibly adopted to enhance the E-commerce logistics in terms of system level, operational level, and decision-making level that may be real time and intelligent in the next decade. Research limitations/implications This paper takes the furniture industry for example to illustrate the E-commerce logistics and supply chain management (LSCM). Other industries like electronic appliance industry are not considered. Practical implications Opportunities and future perspectives are summarized from practical implementations so that interested parties like E-commerce and logistics companies are able to get some guidance when they are contemplating the business. Social implications E-commerce is booming with the development of new business models and will be continuously boosted in the near future. With large number of enterprises carrying out E-commerce, logistics has been largely influenced. Originality/value Insights and lessons from this paper are significant for academia and practitioners for considering E-commerce LSCM.

scholarly journals What Is the Customer Value of the Circular Economy? Cross-Industry Exploration of Diverse Values Perceived by Consumers and Business Customers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13764
Author(s):  
Leena Aarikka-Stenroos ◽  
Martina Don Welathanthri ◽  
Valtteri Ranta
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Case Investigation ◽  
Functional Value ◽  
Conceptual Maps ◽  
Customer Perspective ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Business Customers

A growing number of companies provide CE products, technologies, services, and solutions, and similarly, an increasing number of researchers have analyzed sustainable and CE business models providing knowledge about CE technology businesses. However, this research has focused almost solely on the providers’ perspective on CE business and offerings, remaining silent on the customer perspective. Therefore, this study contributes by focusing on the customer value of CE innovations and solutions, conducting an explorative qualitative multiple-case investigation among customers of diverse CE businesses, and mapping diverse customer value dimensions, including economic, functional, emotional, and symbolic, and comparing them as perceived by consumer and business customers. The findings show that the functional value of CE offerings dominates. We develop conceptual maps for CE customer value for a theoretical understanding of the CE from the customer perspective and provide insights for managers to assert the value of their CE solutions.

scholarly journals Fashion Technology and the Development of New Business Models

2017 ◽  
pp. 174-210
Author(s):  
Raphayela Belém Schluep
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Business Model Innovation ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
New Business ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Complex Extension ◽  
New Business Models

This chapter explores the concept and components of business models and particularly, the technological innovation of predominant business models in the fashion industry associated with the phenomenon of convergence. The main inquiry revolves around how business models in the fashion industry are handling the ongoing challenges and changes of new technologies. This multiple-case study validates that technological convergence is the key to accomplishing business model innovation in the fashion industry. Limitations and further research are considered relevant because of the dynamic and complex extension of this topic and the current lack of published material.

scholarly journals Environmental management of mineral resource complex enterprises in the implementation of the circular economy concept

2020 ◽  
pp. 75-86
Author(s):  
Mochalova Liudmila ◽  
◽  
Sokolova Olga ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Resource ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Production Cycles

Introduction. Enterprises of the mineral resource complex play a significant role in the economy of our country, the development and wealth of which depend on the volume and variety of minerals in the subsurface. At the same time, the activities of enterprises of the mineral resource complex have a significant negative impact on the environment, affecting all its elements. This leads to the need to manage the environmental performance of these enterprises. The aim of this work is to study management technologies that can contribute to closed production cycles creation at enterprises of the mineral complex and real improvement of their environmental performance in terms of implementing the concept of circular economy. The methodology of the research includesthe study, critical evaluation and systematization of technologies for closed production cycles organization and management at enterprises of the mineral resource complex. ISSN 0536-1028 «Известия вузов. Горный журнал», № 6, 2020 85 Research results. The objects of research are such management technologies as: circular business models proposed in the report of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, schemes-hierarchies of waste management with a different composition of R elements, and logistics techniques for managing waste as specific material flows. These technologies are quite consistent with each other and, when applied together, can help to increase the circular economy development index in the conditions of mineral resource complex enterprises. Conclusion. The coordinated development of management technologies contributes to the implementation of a circular economy concept at the enterprises of the mineral resource complex, as well as their movement towards environmentally sustainable development and ensuring competitiveness.

scholarly journals Circular Economy Model: Insights from a Case Study in South Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Palmieri ◽  
Alessandro Suardi ◽  
Vincenzo Alfano ◽  
Luigi Pari
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Economic Evaluations ◽  
South Italy ◽  
New Business

This study aims to analyze the economic and environmental sustainability of a case study of an energy power plant that produces electricity from pruning residues of olive groves from nine municipalities in southern Italy. To assess the economic sustainability of the agro-energetic chain, the profitability and efficiency ratios are calculated. Moreover, the GHG emissions of the agro-energetic pruning supply chain due to both the pruning collection at the field level, and their combustion for energy production at the power plant, are calculated. To put together the environmental and economic evaluations, the ecoefficiency ratio was calculated to measure the value added per 1Mg of GHG emitted into the atmosphere. The findings show the whole agro-energetic chain, namely the power plant and the collection company have both a good return on owner’s equity (ROE) ratio (15.89% and 31.48%, respectively) and ROI ratio (4.34% and 6.14% respectively). Moreover, the power plant’s ecoefficiency ratio (2.64€ per 1Mg of GHG) is slightly lower than harvest firm one (2.91€ per 1Mg of GHG). The findings could be useful to develop new business models based on the circular economy concept. In fact, the business model proposed could push entrepreneurs towards new income opportunities, at the same time, helping local farms and reducing the environmental impacts.

scholarly journals Configuring New Business Models for Circular Economy through Product–Service Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina P. P. Pieroni ◽  
Tim C. McAloone ◽  
Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Service System ◽  
Service Systems ◽  
Product Service System ◽  
Product Service ◽  
New Business ◽  
Product Service Systems ◽  
New Business Models

Product—service systems (PSSs) are often outlined as potential enablers of new business models for circular economy. However, not all business models based on product-service systems have superior circularity potential. This research demonstrates how the application of a previously developed business model configurator for circular economy can support the design and assessment of customer value, economic and resource decoupling potential for product-service system business models in practice. By applying action research in two Nordic manufacturing companies from the furniture sector, different business model concepts based on product-service systems were proposed and assessed. Results indicate positive uptake by companies regarding the usefulness of the obtained outcomes. This research identified two key findings about ‘product-service system business models for circular economy’: (i) their configuration should fulfil certain simultaneous conditions—i.e. superior customer value, economic growth, and resource decoupling potential—to contribute to circular economy; and (ii) they are often ‘niche solutions’, fulfilling specific needs and customer segments, and more likely to flourish with certain types/characteristic of products, segments or geographical locations. Lastly, a framework outlining the conditions and trade-offs for assessing the circularity potential of business models based on product-service systems is introduced as one of the key contributions.

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