Purpose: Functioning of business models that follow the philosophy of circular economy is a growing research theme but discussion about the potential and the limitations of such business models remains unstructured. We provide a focused perspective on the meaning of complementarity between the...

Purpose: A systematic review of the literature on circular business models was performed, for synthesis of what it reveals about the role and value of data in those models. The increasing quantity of supply-chain and life-cycle data available has potential to be a signifi­cant driver of...

We provide two teaching approaches, developed to teach sustainable business modeling to Bachelor and Master students. First, we present a MOOC on developing "new business models" focusing on practitioners in society. Second, we describe an approach in which students develop sustainable business...

Purpose: Circular business model innovation (CBMI) can support sustainable business transitions, but the process is poorly understood and there is a lack of tools to assist companies in CBMI. This article aims to contribute to closing this gap by developing a framework for CBMI based on a design...

The Circular Economy (CE) has been identified as a promising solution for reducing emissions, waste, and achieving sustainable development goals while offering economic values for companies. However, the move towards CE requires managers and decision-makers to rethink and redesign their Business...

Purpose: We discuss traditional assumptions about value creation and confront these with current views on sustainable value creation (SVC). Against this backdrop, the articles contained in the special issue "Sustainable Value Creation Through Business Models" are introduced, and their...

This paper outlines and discusses one approach for teaching business students about the role of value propositions as an important part of any organization's business model. The course-wide approach is organized around understanding, creating and capturing value. The approach involves...

Using an anthropological interpretation, this essay presents the Business Model as a myth that has been institutionalized by a collective group of stakeholders. The myth allows them to become coordinated, especially when their number increases. What brings them all together is shared values...

We draw on recent research in business models and hybrid organizations to propose a novel model for bridging the logics that often conflict as science-based technologies are commercialized. The key insight from this model is adopting a broader conceptualization of value creation may enhance...

This paper presents a practical approach for helping innovation leaders to build value propositions that result in more sustainable businesses. The Sustainable Value Proposition Builder is a new tool developed to support the development and communication of value propositions to multiple...