Foreign market entry with circular business models: a customer-centric approach

Circular business models have been developed in recent years, driven by concerns over environmental sustainability. The circular business models are initially tested domestically, but businesses may aspire to expand internationally with it. However, entering foreign markets with circular business models, which include novel products and innovative services, may be challenging. Moreover, generalized foreign market entry criteria for circular business models are lacking. This in-depth case study utilized a mixed-method approach to shed light on the tactical adaptations businesses need to make in their circular business model when entering foreign markets while also ensuring economic competitiveness. The case includes foreign market entry with a circular “service" business model; therefore, we emphasized the customer side of the business model canvas related to customer relationships. In our conclusion, we identify five tactical adaptations, namely implementing a co-creation tool for customization, offering tangible customized benefits, increasing investment in social media marketing, utilizing start-up incubators/accelerators/co-working spaces as a marketing channel and offering adjustable contract lengths. Foreign markets with circular business models and involving the value network partners of the business are also expected to expand the positive externalities of circular economy internationally

Türkiye’de kamu siyasası yapma : 1980’ler ve 1990’larda siyasa transferi, bürokratik özerklik ve dış ticaret şirketleri

The policy transfer is becoming a more widespread form of policy development and is even claimed to replace policy making especially in developing countries. In this thesis, a foreign trade related policy transfer from advanced countries (Japan and Italy) to a developing country (Turkey) is analysed. The main object of the thesis is to identify whether the policy transfer can be a widely accepted and a common form of policy making especially in the case of developing countries. To this end, the policy transfer model is studied with respect to key concepts with a potential to affect policy transfer outcomes in developing countries. Those key concepts are bureaucratic autonomy, selectivity, state intervention, rent seeking, government failure and market imperfection. In the first section, the stance of Turkey between developmental and neo-liberal countries is analysed. The thesis gradually continued to study the theory around the policy transfer and the key concepts finally operationalizing them in the case study of transferring Foreign Trade and Sectoral Foreign Trade Company models. It has been found that policy transfer warrants different and complicated measures in the cases of transfer from advanced to developing countries, it is not a fast way of policy making and the underlying conditions are critical for the policy transfer success or failure. In relation to this, the importance of the degree of policy transfer, elite and cognitive mobilization, scope of the policy search, interpretation of the transferred policy and most importantly multi-level models of policy transfer are stated as important findings.Ph.D. - Doctoral Progra

Strategies for Circular Supplier Selection: A Case Study From The Netherlands

This study explores the development of circular supplier selection criteria within the context of sustainable supply chain management. Recognizing the growing importance of circular economy principles in supply chain operations, the research aims to identify and validate key criteria for selecting suppliers who align with circular economy objectives. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study first conducts a comprehensive literature review to establish a theoretical foundation. It then employs case study analysis and expert interviews to empirically refine and validate the proposed criteria. The findings reveal a set of critical factors including environmental, economic, and social dimensions, essential for circular supplier selection. These criteria are instrumental in guiding organizations towards sustainable and circular supply chain practices, fostering long-term environmental sustainability and economic resilience. The study concludes with implications for supply chain management and recommendations for future research in this evolving field