The role of logistics for increased profitability in circular business models

Purpose and goal:

A crucial step towards a more sustainable commerce is to introduce and scale up circular business models based on, for example, second-hand sales, rentals, or repairs. However, the underlying logistics in these flows are challenging and relatively poorly researched. The purpose of the project is to explore how logistics in various circular business models can be designed to achieve higher profitability.

In line with ASTER´s interests, the project has a focus on e-commerce flows in consumer-oriented circular business models, as well as the logistics connected to these flows. Expected results and effects:

The project´s primary result consists of new knowledge on how logistics should be designed to achieve (more) profitable circular business models. Approach and implementation:

The project is based on a multiple case study where the role of logistics in different circular business models of a number of retail companies and their partners are studied.