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Circular Supply Chain: 1rs retex of the 4 workshops
As part of the transition to a circular economy, companies are seeking to transform their models to meet environmental and societal challenges. However, this transition remains complex, particularly for Supply Chains, where flow management, traceability and interoperability are essential. In collaboration with Citwell, we ran a series of workshops throughout 2024 dedicated to building circular Supply Chains.
Camille Demarquilly,
Michelin Vice President Global Supply Chain Engineering
That's why our workshops aim to provide concrete tools and feedback to help you take this step. The supply chain is a crucial lever in the successful transition to the circular economy. In-depth collaboration, inventory and demand planning, and flow optimization are becoming priorities for ensuring effective circularity.
Key Themes for a Successful Circular Supply Chain
Our workshops cover several areas critical to the success of a circular supply chain, including :
Adapt traditional planning tools to meet the specific needs of the circular economy.
Thanks to eco-design, remanufacturing, repair and retrofit, products are used longer, reducing the demand for new resources.
Optimizing return flows and managing logistics loops make these new models competitive.
Transparency about the flows and players involved is essential for an efficient circular supply chain.
These topics were addressed through concrete testimonials from various companies, and were complemented by working sessions in sub-groups on the notions of sizing and multi-locality, circularity management, and data and operational management.
The Orange Example: Traceability and Value Sharing
Orange is a good example of how a circular supply chain can be both efficient and inclusive. The model for their boxes, designed to be circular from the outset, is based on total control of the loop, ensuring exemplary traceability. Orange limits the diversity of its models (only a dozen or so), which facilitates repair, renovation and continuous improvement processes. Their model also includes a strong partnership with ESATs, reinforcing the social value of the system.
Some key points of their approach:
Control of the supply chain is facilitated by the fact that the boxes remain the property of the company, which simplifies monitoring and equipment renovation.
This cooperation between the various players creates shared value, while integrating the social and environmental dimension into every decision.
The workshops conducted with Citwell on building circular Supply Chains clearly show that the transition to a circular economy is not only possible, but also beneficial for businesses, the environment and society. Concrete examples from our members demonstrate that this transformation, although complex, can bring increased resilience to the Supply Chain, while generating opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
The publication of a methodological guide at the end of these workshops will provide the community of supply chain professionals with the tools they need to succeed in this transformation, while reconciling economic performance and environmental impact.
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