This subproject is part of a larger project focusing on 3 case studies in closed loop logistics.
The subproject encompassed the finishing of Phase 1 and the execution of Phase 2 of a case study on stimulating capability development and double-loop learning to deal with deep uncertainty and dynamic complexity in a transition towards a closed-loop timber supply chain. Focus of the case study was on the re use of timber in the construction of buildings. Therefore, a CLICK methodology has been applied consisting of six maturity stages (Coenen et al., 2019).
The case study was executed with three construction-related companies and a social housing organizations (hereinafter referred to as SCAs). The focus of Phase 1 was on stimulating SCAs’ understanding of possible responses of the construction supply chain of the research participants to grand challenges, and the development of an ambition to change towards a CLSC (i.e., Maturity Stages 1 and 2). Phase 2 concentrated on the development of no-regrets inventions for change towards a CLSC (Maturity Stage 3, and initially also Maturity Stage 4). For both Phase 1 and 2, a methodology has been applied consisting of analytical (e.g., causal loop diagramming, exploratory system dynamics modelling and analysis, goal tree analysis) and participatory (e.g., group model building, focus facilitated workshops) methods to support the study of capability development and double-loop learning in dealing with deep uncertainty and dynamic complexity in this matter.
