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A Creative Thinking Approach to the Role of Procurement as a Competitive Advantage in the Context of the Circular Economy Transition

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  • Ovidiu-Iulian BUNEA

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Răzvan-Andrei CORBOȘ

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

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The purpose of this research was to apply creative thinking to understand the role of procurement as a competitive advantage in the context of the circular economy. We expected to discover a number of broad competitive advantage elements arising from procurement actions in the context of the circular economy transition. Businesses should adjust their strategic emphasis and begin to introduce environmentally friendly goods into their product lines, according to the conclusions of our creative thinking approach employing the six thinking hats. Furthermore, when we transition to circular economy concepts, quality control procedures and manufacturing standards should be prioritized. Companies should collaborate with strategic suppliers to acquire old items from other industries that would otherwise be considered waste, as long as they can provide the necessary value.

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  • Ovidiu-Iulian BUNEA & Răzvan-Andrei CORBOȘ, 2022. "A Creative Thinking Approach to the Role of Procurement as a Competitive Advantage in the Context of the Circular Economy Transition," Management and Economics Review, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 7(3), pages 423-437, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:merase:v:7:y:2022:i:3:p:423-437
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    Keywords

    procurement; circular economy; competitive advantage; creative thinking;
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    JEL classification:

    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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