News / Supply chain players must transform operations to suit a 'circular economy'

Supply chain executives need to prepare to transform their operations from a linear to circular model, as sustainability increasingly becomes a priority for consumers and corporations alike.

According to supply chain consultancy Gartner, the economy is increasingly becoming “circular”, which it defines as “an economic model that separates the ability to achieve economic growth from the consumption of natural resources”, and which has been championed by former British solo sailor Ellen MacArthur.

“Circular economic business models encourage continuous reuse of materials to minimise ...