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Title Business models for industrial symbiosis: A taxonomy focused on the form of governance
ID_Doc 23053
Authors Fraccascia, L; Giannoccaro, I; Albino, V
Title Business models for industrial symbiosis: A taxonomy focused on the form of governance
Year 2019
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.03.016
Abstract The aim of this paper is to propose a taxonomy of industrial symbiosis (IS) business models. Rather than to adopt a firm perspective, we take a system perspective and focus on the governance of the system made up of the firms implementing IS, being the latter considered an important factor influencing firm's competitive advantage. Four extreme IS business models are identified, characterized on the basis of two governance features: (1) need for coordination and (2) centralization of control. For each model, the main characteristics are presented and the main factors influencing firm value creation and value capture discussed. In doing so, our study contributes to clarify how and why firms applying IS practice can gain competitive advantage, a major gap in the current literature. Consequently, we contribute to the practical development of IS, which appears to be still not fully exploited by firms, despite its relevance.
Author Keywords Industrial symbiosis; Sustainable business models; Taxonomy; Governance; Centralization; Circular economy
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000468712900012
WoS Category Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences
Research Area Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
PDF https://ris.utwente.nl/ws/files/103483358/1_s2.0_S0921344919301223_main.pdf
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