Design & Sourcing

How might we leverage value chain data to optimize design decisions for business & environmental impact?

How might we transition away from virgin, non-renewable materials cost competitively?

Data examples: Environmental impact and carbon footprint data (e.g., LCA), product & lifecycle data (e.g., product lifespan)

Manufacturing & Distribution

How might we maximize value while minimizing waste in production/ manufacturing?

How might we work with suppliers to source materials that focus on utilizing resources as long as possible?

Data examples: Waste & residual material data (e.g., waste classification), product & material data (e.g., material composition), production data (e.g., energy use

Product use, Reuse & Service

How might we design, implement, run and scale profitable innovative business models such as resale, rental, and repair in collaboration with other value chain actors?

Data examples: Performance data (e.g., usage & product condition data), warranty & service data (e.g., product ownership), maintenance & repair data (e.g., repair history

Reverse Logistics & Recovery

How might we collaborate to recover and use the embedded materials or energy at the end of a product’s use?

Data examples: Recovery data (e.g., end-of-life return options), product & material data (e.g., material composition), secondary demand data (e.g., pricing for recycled materials)