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Circular Business Transition
Help students lead the shift from “take-make-dispose” to circular value chains. Through game-based learning, they’ll design for reuse, recover value from used products, and rethink business models to reduce waste.
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Introduction
Show students how to build profitable circular value chains
Most students learn in a linear context: source, make, sell, repeat. But the future of business demands a circular mindset. One that reduces waste and redefines value creation.
In this simulation, students take on executive roles at an e-bike manufacturer making the transition to a circular business model. They design circular products, implement reverse logistics, and explore strategies like remanufacturing and Product-as-a-Service.
This hands-on experience connects strategy to execution. Students learn how to reduce environmental impact, improve circularity metrics, and create new business value through smarter sourcing, product recovery, and financial models.
Some of the Covered Concepts
Business Model Innovation
Circular (Business) Strategies
Circularity
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Who is this for
Most Relevant Courses
This learning solution is often used in:
Circular Economics
Circular Value Networks
Circular Supply Chains
Circular Business Models
Waste, Circular Economy and Life Cycle Management
Business Analytics and Management-Decision Making
Sustainable Business
Special Topics in Business
Use this module at course level or integrate it into a multi-year program to build progressive student competencies across your curriculum.
Explore our best-practice example for bachelor business programs to see how it all comes together.
Learning Outcomes
This learning solution helps students develop core competencies essential for today’s job market.
Design your product by choosing the components with the right circular design principles that fit your chosen circular strategy!
Recover used products by creating a reverse flow. Will you use a buy-back program or the Product as a Service revenue model?
Measure circularity by applying Circular Transition Indicators of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Refurbish for second-hand use to sell them in the second-hand market.
Select the right service providers to execute remanufacturing and/or recycling.
Negotiate financing with the bank to support your PaaS models.
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Benefits for Students
Give Your Students a Competitive Edge in Today’s Workforce
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Highest Learning Impact
Enhancing student engagement through experiential learning, resulting in improved retention and comprehension levels.
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Real-world Application
Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications, preparing students for practical challenges.
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Develop T-shaped Professionals
Fostering proficiency in specialized areas of supply chain management and interdisciplinary skills crucial for students’ career success.
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Learner-centric Experience
Fully immersing students in a risk-free environment, making strategic, cross-functional business decisions.
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Elevate Professional Competencies
Cultivating critical thinking alongside real-world skills such as decision-making, negotiation, collaboration, and more!
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Personalized Student Certification
After finishing a course with one of our business games, your students can showcase their performance with an official personalized certificate!
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Business Game
Powered by the World’s Leading Circular Economy Simulation: The Blue Connection
At the core of this learning experience is The Blue Connection, the simulation that challenges students to create circular value chains.
Students step into executive roles such as VP Sales, VP Purchasing, VP Operations, and VP Finance. Working as a team, they align circular strategy across departments, manage product design and recovery, and experiment with new revenue models.
Used by top universities and global companies, The Blue Connection brings the circular economy to life through engaging, scenario-based learning that drives deep understanding and strategic thinking.
Topics
Standard Course Setup
Kick off
Round 1
Debrief
Slow the loop (maintenance & warranty)
Round 2
Debrief
Slow the loop (refurbish bike)
Round 3
Debrief
Slow the loop (remanufact.) Close the loop (recycle)
Round 4
Debrief
Business Model choice
Round 5
Round 6
Final Debrief
Teams choose their own Business Model
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