In maritime industries, transitioning to circular supply chains for the sourcing of components and materials is considered an important step in the direction of more environmentally sustainable means of production. Multi‐sided platforms (MSPs) have previously been proposed as a promising technology for enabling industries to coordinate toward new paradigms such as the circular economy (CE). This novel study investigates the strategic challenges faced by managers looking to establish an MSP for trade in used components and materials in the Norwegian shipbuilding industry. From data gathered in workshops and interviews with key stakeholders, the paper finds that the characteristics of goods, the strength of incentives, and the necessity of complementors are key considerations to coordination around CE practices through an MSP. Based on these findings, we develop a conceptual model aimed at assisting managers in identifying and evaluating the attractiveness of goods for trade through MSPs in the circular value chain context.

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多边平台作为循环供应链的推动者：挪威造船业的案例研究

在海运行业，向循环供应链过渡以采购零部件和材料被认为是朝着更环保可持续生产方式方向迈出的重要一步。多边平台 （MSP） 以前曾被提出为一种很有前途的技术，使各行业能够协调以实现循环经济 （CE） 等新范式。这项新颖的研究调查了挪威造船业希望建立 MSP 进行废旧部件和材料贸易的管理人员面临的战略挑战。从研讨会上收集的数据和与主要利益相关者的访谈中，本文发现商品的特性、激励措施的强度以及补充因素的必要性是通过 MSP 围绕 CE 实践进行协调的关键考虑因素。基于这些发现，我们开发了一个概念模型，旨在帮助管理人员在循环价值链背景下识别和评估通过 MSP 进行贸易的商品的吸引力。