Projects
Sabbatical Sandra Rousseau: Economic modeling of alternative business models for a circular transition KU Leuven
In terms of content, my research would focus on the economic modeling of the circular transition.
Together with Prof. Arguedas and Prof. André, I would like to take the time to discuss our theoretical work on the welfare implications of the presence of a (secondary) sub-market next to a (primary)
developing the product market. We are currently working on the first publication on this subject and we have already identified many ...
Dynamic business model qualities of the cooperative business model KU Leuven
In an unstable environment, identify the need for change, detect the opportunity, find the adequate response and apply it are key for most firms. However, even if investor-oriented firms and hybrid organizations share this need to adapt, they cannot manage it in the same way. Hybrid organizations include multiple institutional logics, they officially pursue a non-profit goal (social, environmental, etc.) while trying to ensure financial ...
The realization of strategic fit in the business architecture: aligning strategy, business model, and process perspectives Ghent University
The research project aims to align the organizational strategy, the business model, and the operational processes as this alignment is important for the long-term success of a company. The project is situated in the field of Business Informatics, which includes the use of a modeling method to provide a visual representation of the relevant elements that are identified in Strategic Management. Although related research addressed this issue, ...
Business Model Innovation and All Inclusive Growth Ghent University
A major portion of productivit is not driven by technological innovation, but rather, realized through productivity re-organizations of value creation and delivery by public- and private sector organizations. We call the latter process Business Model Innovation. Therefore our consortium focuses on research, which will analyze the forms, antecedents, and consequences of business model innovations and how business model innovation can ...
Business Model Development for Circular Food Systems KU Leuven
The aim of the PhD is to explore and co-create robust business models for innovations aiming at converting organic residues from the fruit and vegetable sector into novel bio-based fertilizer products of high quality, based on five conversion processes (carboxylic acid platform, microbial biomass production, electrodialysis, insect breeding and biochar production) and to identify the factors influencing the successful uptake of these business ...
Sustainable, circular and innovative food supply chains: business model development, economic, social and environmental impact assessment. KU Leuven
Food supply chains operate in a complex environment: consumer demands and structures are changing; new technologies are being developed and there is an increasing need to limit the pressure on the environment. Innovative, circular business models can help to generate a sustainable income for agricultural produces, while meeting (new) consumer demands and improving environmental benefits. This PhD research will focus on a set of innovative ...
Business model development and resource management in the evolution process of new ventures operating in nascent markets. Ghent University
My PhD research aims to investigate the evolution process of new ventures operating in nascent markets. These ventures face the particular challenge to develop a viable business model and manage resources in a dynamic environment that is inherently unpredictable and ambiguous. By means of a qualitative research design, this research intends to unravel the microprocesses of the evolution process involved.