Closing the Loop: The Power of Circular P&SM

COVID-19 underlines the growing need for a more sustainable economic system. The circular economy is a well-known example, designed to maximise the reusability of products and raw materials and minimise value destruction. This is in contrast to the current – predominantly linear – system in which raw materials are converted into products that are destroyed at the end of their lifespans.

In this webinar we will focus on the (business) opportunities that a switch in purchasing & supply management (P&SM) methodology can bring to your organisation. This session aims to boost your understanding of the opportunities, yet also the potential risks of circular P&SM, especially in times of a pandemic.

This second part of our ‘Moving Forward Together’ webinar series is offered to you by UMIO | Maastricht University in partnership with fellow centres and institutes at Maastricht University and beyond to offer you a broad perspective on how to navigate the complexities introduced by the corona pandemic.

This session is offered in collaboration with the Brightlands Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (BISCI) and Brightlands Chemelot Campus.

Over a course of six online episodes, we aim to continue the dialogue with professionals and organisations and shine a light on the next phase of the pandemic in which we are concerned with the prospects of resuming business and reinventing business models, given the restrictions imposed.

If you feel our expertise on purchasing and supply chain management can help you and your organisation get ahead, please get in touch and let’s start creating an impact together!