PinnedCircularity | Circular Value ChainExpanding the value chain concept to the circularity activities can help manufacturers explore new ways to recapture value and rethink their business model. Here is visual of the Circular Value Chain. Let’s first see what I mean by circularity, see why a transition to circularity is becoming more relevant now…Circulareconomy6 min readCirculareconomy6 min read
Feb 15AI: The “future” is here already.In 2022, people kept talking about the future of work or the future of education. Now, it’s 2023 and the AI revolution is already here. It knocked our door down and we did not even realize. This is the present and we’re not ready to tackle it. …AI5 min readAI5 min read
Jan 14Bye Bye 20222022 came and left with its lot of surprises…good and bad. Let’s take a look at what happened. 2002 THROUGH THE SUSTAINABILITY LENS… Looking at the sustainability forefront, many important things happened in 2022. THE EU GREEN DEAL IN ACTION In Europe, 2022 marked several iconic measures that are aligned with the European Union’s Green Deal objectives. …Sustainability5 min readSustainability5 min read
May 11, 2022The hard truth on Decision-MakingThis post is about Decision-Making. I’ve got a soft spot for this topic because Decision-Making is central to any strategic business decision and in any life decision. Also, as a banker having negotiated countless financial agreements, I also know that decision-making is central to negotiation. …Decision Making4 min readDecision Making4 min read
Apr 24, 2022The challenges and opportunities of Circular Supply ChainsThe supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic lockdowns and the war in Ukraine have uncovered the vulnerabilities of the Just-in-Time supply chain model and global logistics. In a way, it illustrates the consequences of choosing between efficiency and robustness. If you choose efficiency, you will reduce cost, time…Supply Chain3 min readSupply Chain3 min read
Apr 13, 2022Reverse Logistics, a challenge worth over half a trillion dollarReverse Logistics is a core element that brings the circularity to the Circular Value Chain. With the thrive of e-commerce and it’s flexible return policies, one would think that we’ve mastered the art of dealing with returned products by now. But it’s not true at all. In fact, we’re not…Circularity4 min readCircularity4 min read
Mar 27, 2022Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe: an allegory of profitable circularityThe last time I gave a conference on sustainability to students of the ESSEC MS SMIB, my Alma Mater, we discussed how the perception that sustainability and circularity were too costly hindered their mainstreaming. Indeed, only 8% of the economy is circular [1]. I challenged the students to think of…Circularity4 min readCircularity4 min read
Mar 13, 2022Business Model Innovation For SustainabilitySelf-disrupt or die. Weaving sustainability into your core strategy is an imperative to build up resilience in your business. So, how can you innovate your business model for Sustainability? First, let’s get back to the basics of business model Architecture. …Business Model Innovation3 min readBusiness Model Innovation3 min read
Feb 27, 2022Sustainability, Circularity and GeopoliticsThinking in terms of sustainability and circularity has a potential to shatter geopolitics dynamics. Why? Because sustainability can foster self-reliance and can drive a focus on local circular economy loops. In fine, it can reduce the leverage from foreign powers who supply raw materials or energy. Yes, it is costly…Geopolitics4 min readGeopolitics4 min read
Feb 6, 2022Weave Sustainability into your core strategy…now!Today, new regulations like CABM, EPR and SFDR are nudging you to weave sustainability into your core strategy. If you don’t, they will hinder your capacity to create and capture value. Be no fool, international companies like Apple, IKEA, H&M, Google have been exploring sustainable practices for years in ways…Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
