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)