Circular Supply Chain Network

What Circular Supply Chain Network does

The Circular Supply Chain Network (CSCN) is a Seattle-headquartered nonprofit organization founded in 2019 that operates a global, volunteer-run community for circular supply chain professionals. CSCN's mission is to educate, connect, and accelerate innovation for circular supply chains by helping practitioners and organizations transition from linear "take-make-waste" operations to circular models. Its core digital product is the Members Circle, a free e-learning and community platform powered by LearnWorlds that delivers courses (including a roughly 16-hour "Circular Supply Chains: An Introduction" program delivered over four weeks), thought leadership articles, event replays, and networking features, supplemented by weekly volunteer working groups hosted via Google Calendar and a WhatsApp community chat.

The business model is freemium and donation-supported: membership and platform access are free, with operational continuity sustained through donations processed via givebutter.com and modest revenue from a Speakers Bureau that places subject matter experts at paid keynote and advisory engagements. CSCN has built intangible assets through co-development of the "Building a Circular Supply Chain" white paper with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and by contributing to the ASCM SCOR-DS framework's new OE13 standard for Circular Supply Chain Management. Customers are dual-sided, comprising individuals seeking education and networking and organizations seeking frameworks, advisory services, and speakers; named references such as HP, Volvo Cars, and Rheaply appear as content case studies rather than confirmed paying customers.

Name

Circular Supply Chain Network

Legal name

Circular Supply Chain Network

Website

https://circularsupplychain.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Circular Supply Chain Network is a 2019-founded Seattle nonprofit running a global volunteer community that educates and connects circular supply chain professionals through a free LearnWorlds-powered Members Circle platform, working groups, white papers, and a paid Speakers Bureau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Education and Community Network

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

Keywords

• Circular supply chain
• Sustainability education
• Community network
• Circular economy resources
• E-learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership and Community Access: Free membership model providing access to the Members Circle platform, learning resources, community forums, and networking opportunities. No revenue generated from membership fees as the organization operates as a nonprofit.
2. Donations and Contributions: Accepts donations through givebutter.com platform to support operations and mission activities. Registered as nonprofit under Interweave accelerator at Sustainable Seattle.
3. Speaking and Advisory Services: Speakers Bureau provides access to subject matter experts for keynotes, presentations, and advisory engagements on circular supply chain topics. Revenue generated through speaker fees for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSCN provides a free membership community and e-learning platform (the Members Circle) for circular supply chain professionals, including online courses, weekly working groups, event replays, and a Speakers Bureau of subject matter experts. The organization also publishes thought leadership content and co-developed white papers (e.g., with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation) to support organizations transitioning from linear to circular supply chain operations.

Product overview

The Circular Supply Chain Network (CSCN) is a nonprofit organization operating as a global community for circular supply chain professionals. The core offering is the Members Circle platform, which provides access to educational content, community features, and resources. Supporting offerings include the 'Circular Supply Chains: An Introduction' online course (approximately 16 hours of video content over 4 weeks), a Speakers Bureau connecting organizations with circular economy experts, weekly Working Groups for collaborative learning, and the 'Building a Circular Supply Chain' white paper developed in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The portfolio is unified under the Members Circle membership umbrella, which is free to join.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Members Circle A free membership platform providing access to learning content, courses, webinars, event replays, and community engagement features for circular supply chain professionals.
• Circular Supply Chains: An Introduction Course An online video course exploring the key role of supply chains in a circular economy, with approximately 16 hours of content spanning 4 weeks.
• Speakers Bureau A roster of circular supply chain experts available for keynote speaking, presentations, and advisory engagements at events and conferences.
• Working Groups Weekly collaborative sessions where members tackle specific aspects of circular supply chains together.
• Building a Circular Supply Chain White Paper A collaborative white paper developed with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation providing frameworks and spotlights for supply chain leaders transitioning to circular operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Volvo Cars saved over 4,800 tonnes of CO2 by remanufacturing over 33,000 parts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ellen MacArthur FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on white paper 'Building a Circular Supply Chain' exploring circularity with supply chain leaders. Joint framework development for circular supply chain implementation. Featured as a key partner for accelerating circular economy transition.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud contributor to SCOR DS featuring new standard OE13 focused on Circular Supply Chain Management. Standards critical for leveraging shared meaning of terms with stakeholders and partners.
• RheaplyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsset management platform featured in white paper case studies. Rheaply enables organizations to make the most of assets that would otherwise remain idle.
• UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner on website. Collaboration through the UNIDO Industrial Analytics Platform for circular economy initiatives.
• Sustainable Seattle (Interweave Accelerator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered nonprofit as part of the Interweave accelerator at Sustainable Seattle. Parent organization providing administrative and strategic support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/circular-supply-chain

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Investors

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