Beyond the linear lock: Embedding material intelligence into the business model canvas for competitive circular advantage
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Material intelligence
circular economy
business model canvas
value creation
competitive resilience
resource efficiency

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Dzreke, S. S. (2025). Beyond the linear lock: Embedding material intelligence into the business model canvas for competitive circular advantage. Contemporary Perspectives, 2(1), 21–40. https://doi.org/10.71350/310861019

Özet

Patagonia’s material intelligence system sharply highlights widespread industry shortcomings, enhancing circular product margins by 34% and reducing virgin resource consumption by 89%. Seventy-two percent of firms remain ensnared in linear lock-in, unable to utilize material data for scalable circularity because of rigid business models. This research identifies a significant gap: existing tools such as the Business Model Canvas (BMC) do not provide structured methods for incorporating real-time material flow intelligence. The study employs a mixed-method analysis of three in-depth case studies, a survey of 150 firms, and meticulous material flow accounting, demonstrating that firms integrating Material Intelligence (MI) realize a 2.9-fold increase in circular ROI. The MI-BMC Framework introduced here reduces resource risks by 41%, establishing the first actionable connection between material-level data and strategic business design for competitive circular advantage.

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