Abstract
Since the beginning of time, the earth has operated as a regenerative system. Only in our most recent history has mankind come close to largely burning, burying, and poisoning the basis of our existence and that which future generations will need to live. Global industrialization endangers resources including forests, oceans, and the atmosphere. The way we manage supply chains will have significant influence on the quality of life of future generations.
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Notes
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Sharing economy refers to the economic model in which customers are able to borrow or rent assets, goods, or service owned by someone else.
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For example, pley.com, toystruck.com
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Watch Renault’s video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zSWTT0qCzQ
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Group of seven major advanced economies includes the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and Japan.
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Lehmacher, W. (2017). Circular Economy and Society. In: The Global Supply Chain. Management for Professionals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51115-3_4
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