scholarly journals The Circular Business Framework for Building, Developing and Steering Businesses in the Circular Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 963
Author(s):  
Julian Lauten-Weiss ◽  
Stephan Ramesohl
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Economic Transition ◽  
Expert Interviews ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Innovative Tool ◽  
Design Research Methodology ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Business Framework

The need for a transition towards a circular economy (CE) is evident, as the current economic model is based on the exploitation of far more resources than the planet can replenish sustainably. A significant part of this economic transition is the inception of new, CE-oriented startups and business activities. While business model frameworks (BMF), such as the Business Model Canvas (BMC), were at the center of discussions about structuring business ideas in the beginning of the millennium, the conversation must now shift towards circular BMFs (CBMF). This paper follows the Design Research Methodology (DRM) for an empirical approach to devising a novel CBMF, including expert interviews as well as a first application of the framework with a startup. Throughout this process, a new and innovative tool called Circular Business Framework (CBF) was created and tested based on CE principles.

scholarly journals BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY: INTEGRATING LITERATURE AND PRACTICE INTO A PROCESS MODEL

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 2119-2128
Author(s):  
M. P. P. Pieroni ◽  
T. C. McAloone ◽  
D. C. A. Pigosso
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Business Model Innovation ◽  
New Business ◽  
Design Research Methodology ◽  
Practical Demonstration ◽  
New Business Models

AbstractTo implement circular economy, manufacturers will need to develop new business models. Available approaches are granular, generic, infrequently focusing on advice or implementation, and lacking practical demonstration. This article presents how a tool was proposed to cover these gaps. Based on design research methodology, twenty-two conceptual and practical requirements were identified and translated in functions for the development of the Circular Economy Business Model Configurator, a tool that supports manufacturers in strengthening proposals of business models for circular economy.

Valorization of Plastic Waste in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-45
Author(s):  
Dolores Mensah Hervie ◽  
Ernest Christian Winful ◽  
Sebrina Kafui Tsagli
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Waste Plastics ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Exploratory Technique

Wastes from plastics are ubiquitous and have become a critical global challenge, especially in Africa. There is an urgent call to combat the menace because of its harmful impact on the ecosystem. The research methodology used is the exploratory technique. Circular economy (CE) is the answer to this global problem, especially in advanced countries. Even though some African countries have commenced recycling waste plastics, which is a contribution to circular economy, the idea is now gaining support in Ghana. The aim of this study is to propose a strategy and design a customized business model canvas for an establishment that transforms different types of waste plastics into pavement slabs and paving tiles in Ghana. The rationale is to accentuate the significance of introducing CE as a tool for effective and efficient plastic waste management in the country.

Der Einfluss von Industrie 4.0 auf Geschäftsmodellinnovationen produzierender KMU

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-35
Author(s):  
Petra Unterberger ◽  
Julian M. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Industrie 4.0 ◽  
Expert Interviews ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Absolute

Dieser Beitrag untersucht den Einfluss von Industrie 4.0 auf die Anzahl von Geschäftsmodellinnovationen produzierender, deutscher kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen (KMU) mittels quantitativen Häufigkeitsanalysen von qualitativen Expertenbefragungen. Es werden 70 Experteninterviews durchgeführt und strukturiert analysiert, um den Innovationsstatus einzelner Business Model Canvas Bausteine je Unternehmen vor und nach der Etablierung von Industrie 4.0 ableiten und zu absoluten Häufigkeiten auf Basis aller 70 Unternehmen aufsummieren zu können. Dabei zeigt sich, dass Industrie 4.0 die Innovationsbereitschaft von Geschäftsmodellelementen deutlich positiv beeinflusst. This paper investigates the influence of Industry 4.0 on the amount of business model innovations of German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by means of qualitative expert interviews and quantitative frequency analyses. 70 expert interviews are conducted and analyzed in a structured form in order to derive the status of innovation of individual Business Model Canvas modules per company before and after the establishment of Industry 4.0 and to be able to add up the absolute frequencies taking all companies into account. This shows that Industry 4.0 has a clearly positive influence on the readiness for innovation of business model areas elements.

scholarly journals An Epistemology of Fraudulent Financial Reporting: a Business Model Canvas Adoption

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.30) ◽  
pp. 305
Author(s):  
Samuel Anindyo Widhoyoko ◽  
Sasmoko . ◽  
Ezra Peranginangin ◽  
Jonathan Gultom ◽  
Sri Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fraudulent Financial Reporting ◽  
Reporting Scheme ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Numerous Model ◽  
New Development ◽  
Business Framework

As an emerging trends of business, new development of epistemology is necessary. In the field of forensic accounting and fraud examination, numerous model on how fraud could happen have been evolving innovatively. On the other hand, fraudulent financial reporting scheme has never been explained in an epistemological manner. As business process is growing more sophisticated and complicated these days, an epistemology development must be done grounded on a representative business framework in which, this research employs business model canvas (BMC) by Alexander Osterwalder due to its adaptability and flexibility. This research interprets the elements contained in BMC in the context of fraudulent reporting in stock market through sequential explanation presented in the model.  

scholarly journals Toward a Circular Economy in the Toy Industry: The Business Model of a Romanian Company

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Irina Albastroiu Nastase ◽  
Cristian Negrutiu ◽  
Mihai Felea ◽  
Carmen Acatrinei ◽  
Andrei Cepoi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Service Model ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Toy Industry

Nowadays, more and more business organizations are encouraged to find ways to produce high-quality products that are offered to users for their temporary enjoyment and then redistributed or sent to the next user pending. This is done without being conditioned to believe that we need to own something, use it for certain functions for a limited amount of time, and then throw it away. Toys are a perfect candidate for this approach. Given the lack of case studies explaining how companies can design and implement a circular economy in practice, especially in the toy industry, this study aimed to develop a case study based on Evertoys, a start-up operating in Romania, which is a country where the circular economy is only in an infancy phase. This study’s objective was to analyze this business model from the circular economy perspective. Regarding the methodology, the work followed the research strategy of the case study, which was developed by analyzing the opportunities and challenges of this toy-as-a-service model and taking into consideration the components of the Business Model Canvas. Our findings indicated the presence of driving factors, as well as barriers, in the implementation of circular economy practices.

scholarly journals Adaptation of the business model canvas template to develop business models for the circular economy

Procedia CIRP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 698-702
Author(s):  
Anja-Tatjana Braun ◽  
Oliver Schöllhammer ◽  
Bernd Rosenkranz
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Model Canvas

scholarly journals Circular Economy Business Models in the SME Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7059
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Brendzel-Skowera
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Maturity Index ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Limited Application ◽  
Organizational Maturity

The article focuses on a bottom-up approach to implementing the concept of circular economy. All enterprises, not only the most aware ones, face the challenges of this economy. The modification of business models towards circular economy becomes a necessity. However, questions arise as to whether the use of circular economy business models is widely practiced and how enterprises are coping with the implementation of these models. This article presents the results of research aimed at assessing the organizational maturity of enterprises in terms of implementing the principles of circular economy. Based on the concept of organizational maturity levels of the CMMI model, the classification of circular business models according to R2Pi and the integrated business model (the so-called business model canvas), the maturity index of the circular economy business model is constructed. The results obtained do not allow one to formulate very optimistic conclusions. First of all, a competency gap in the field of circular business models is identified, which translates into a limited application of these models in practice. The most frequently implemented models are: circular raw materials, recovery of raw materials, modification and repair. Most enterprises tend to undertake activities that are characteristic of circular economy. Furthermore, the importance of these activities increases with the age of the enterprise.

scholarly journals A Study on Assessing a Business Viability for Transition to a Circular Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-94
Author(s):  
Sugam Upadhayay ◽  
Omaima Alqassimi
Keyword(s):  
Linear Model ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Generic Model ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Circular Model ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
A Company ◽  
Generic Process

The shift from the existing linear model of the economy to a circular model is gaining traction across business entities, nationally and globally. Minimal studies have been done that would support the circular transition for a business from an existing linear model. There is a significant gap between the formulation and implementation of circular strategies in business. This literature review explores the preexisting concepts of the business model canvas (BMC) and Value Hill tool for the implementation of circular strategies in a business by determining a Good Point for Transition (GPT). The favorable condition, where a business can transition from a linear economy (LE) to a circular economy (CE) is defined as a GPT. This study suggests a three-step generic process that would provide a company with clarity on how to incorporate circular strategies into their structure. Firstly, this review paper defines and elaborates upon the business model canvas (BMC) based on the prior work of Osterwalder and Pigneur (2010) and Lewandowski (2016). Secondly, it analyzes the Value Hill diagram, a strategic tool for circular activities, that a business can use upon implementation of a circular model (Achterberg et al., 2016). Finally, this work will indicate how a circular strategy can be selected on the basis of assessment of the BMC and Value Hill diagram of a business. For a better understanding of the process, IKEA's initiatives for circular strategies are used in the study. The paper concludes with a three-step generic model for determining GPT and emphasizes that the adoption of circular strategies for companies depends upon the circular expertise and resources they and their value chain partners have across the Value Hill diagram. Keywords: circular economy, circular strategies, circular business model canvas, value hill diagram, circular transitions

The Ecocanvas as a business model canvas for a circular economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 120938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain Daou ◽  
Camille Mallat ◽  
Ghina Chammas ◽  
Nicola Cerantola ◽  
Sammy Kayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Model Canvas

scholarly journals MOBILITY BOX: A DESIGN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY TO EXAMINE PEOPLE'S NEEDS IN RELATION TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DESIGNS AND MOBILITY BUSINESS MODEL

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1185-1194
Author(s):  
S. Wolff ◽  
J. Auernhammer ◽  
F. Schockenhoff ◽  
C. Angerer ◽  
M. Wittmann
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Autonomous Vehicle ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Automotive Sector ◽  
Wizard Of Oz ◽  
Vehicle Data ◽  
Design Research Methodology

AbstractThe future focus of research in the automotive sector will be on automation and data-driven technologies. These technologies provide new services and values to customers, owners and other stakeholders in mobility. We propose a wizard-of-oz like method to evaluate future user needs and redesign the current approach of vehicle development. The mobility box provides a modular and extendable framework to merge user centred design with vehicle data acquisition. This enables the design of services and properties for unknown mobility concepts.

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