The process of resource extraction takes a significant toll on the environment, climate,
biodiversity, and the overall livability of our planet. Through proper processing of end-of-life
products and material flows for reintegration into the forward supply chain, defined as circular
supply chain management, this impact can be drastically reduced. Circularity considerations,
however, are expensive and require the collaboration of various stakeholders, including, among
others, manufacturers, customers, recycling plants, and the government.
The CIRCUS project aims to develop generic circular supply chain optimization models to
facilitate the development and deployment of cost-effective and environmentally friendly circular
supply chains. The envisaged models are simple (i.e., avoiding all unnecessary complexity),
generic (i.e., applicable within a broad range of industries and circularity strategies), and aligned
with a multi-stakeholder reality. As such, we will provide decision- makers at various levels and
aiming for different objectives with clear guidance on how to seize benefits and engage in circular
supply chain practices.
