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Circular supply chain: what can we learn from the first experiments?

Methodological guide to implementation and management

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After a year of collaborative work, our guide aims tohelp shippers and logisticians set up and manage circular supply chains.

This methodological guide is based on the 6 workshops conducted by Citwell - a consulting firm specializing in operations and supply chain transformation - with members of France Supply Chain. The results are aggregated according to the following pillars:

  1. Model and value sharing
  2. Multi-location sizing
  3. Forecasts and expenses
  4. Circularity management
  5. Operational management, continuous improvement & data
  6. Organization

To ensure the richness and strength of the workshops, the sample companies were selected in such a way as to guarantee a diversity of size, organization and sector of activity.

This publication is the result of this collective work, written by several hands, and is only the beginning of the epic.

Many thanks to Epalia, Michelin, Orange, Lizee, Rev Mobilities, LRPI and Valused.

And to contributors Décathlon, Groupement Hospitalier de Territoire Grand Paris Nord Est, Manutan, Legrand, L'Oréal, OEMServices, Renault, Saint-Gobain, Soroa.

*Source: GAIA 2023 survey

Circular Supply Chain: Key Takeaways from Initial Experiments

Methodological Guide for Implementation and Management

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After a year of collaborative work, our guidance document is designed to help shippers and logistics professionals implement and manage circular supply chains.

"67% of companies plan to increase their investments in circularity over the next three years...

... and members of France Supply Chain are no exception!"

Anaïs Leblanc, Executive Partner at Citwell and project leader

This methodological guide draws on six workshops conducted by Citwell -a consulting firm specializing in operations and supply chain transformation-with members of France Supply Chain. The findings are structured around the following pillars:

  1. Value model and sharing
  2. Multi-locality sizing
  3. Forecasting and workloads
  4. Circularity management
  5. Operational management, continuous improvement & data
  6. Organization

To ensure the richness and robustness of the workshops, participating companies were carefully selected to represent a diversity of sizes, structures, and sectors.

This publication is the result of this collective effort, written collaboratively, and is just the beginning of the journey.

A huge thank you to Epalia, Michelin, Orange, Lizee, Rev Mobilities, LRPI, and Valused.
And to the contributors from Decathlon, Groupement Hospitalier de Territoire Grand Paris Nord Est, Manutan, Legrand, L'Oréal, OEMServices, Renault, Saint-Gobain, and Soroa.

Source: GAIA 2023 survey

WHICH DATA FOR CALCULATING CO2 EMISSIONS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN?

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White Paper Volume I

This1st white paper assists in identifying the relevant data and level of precision needed to calculate CO₂ equivalent emissions across the entire Supply Chain. It also highlights initial levers to activate for decarbonization.

This analysis is organized along several key axes:

  • the various stages of the Supply Chain;
  • the different emission scopes;
  • the level of digital maturity.

This publication is the result of the work carried out by the Digital Lab, enriched by contributions from its members, both operational and expert in the Supply Chain, as well as by carbon footprint assessment initiatives. A second volume will be published in 2025.

After presenting the group's working methodology, explore the description of data categories and an analysis of the data required to calculate emissions across an end-to-end Supply Chain.

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WHICH DATA TO USE TO CALCULATE SUPPLY CHAIN CO2 EMISSIONS?

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Livre BLANC volume I

This1st white paper helps to identify the relevant data and level of precision for calculating CO² equivalent emissions throughout the supply chain. It also identifies the first levers to be used to decarbonize.

This analysis is organized along several axes:

  • the different stages of the supply chain ;
  • the different emission scopes ;
  • level of digital maturity.

This publication is the fruit of Lab Digital's work, and has been enriched by contributions from its members, who are both operational and experts in the supply chain, as well as in carbon footprint approaches.

After a presentation of the group's working methodology, discover a description of the data categories and an analysis of the data needed to calculate emissions in an end-to-end supply chain.

The role of responsible labels in transforming purchasing practices

The role of responsible labels in transforming purchasing practices

Maureen Poullié's professional thesis focuses on how a responsible label can transform a company's purchasing practices towards a more sustainable approach.

Through a case study of an aeronautical company that has held the RFAR (Label Relations Fournisseurs et Achats Responsables) label since 2022, it demonstrates how a label can act as a guide, guarantor, federator and differentiation tool. Based on semi-directive interviews and participant observation, the study highlights the importance of a collaborative commitment and appropriate management methods to make this transition a success.

For her research, Maureen Poullié received the Women's Prize for the Best Professional Thesis in Supply Chain awarded by France Supply Chain's Communauté des Femmes en Supply Chain.

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