??? #1 Session at TheNTWK Summit; Zalando and ABOUT YOU – Fashion E-commerce Ecosystem Transformation; How Amazon Manages Its $100 Billion River of Re

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TheNTWK?is an ecosystem of companies and institutions committed to digital business innovation with a special focus on the circular economy.

If you are building?platforms, connecting?ecosystems, and driving?circular solutions?then TheNTWK is your ideal transformation partner. We help you build knowledge, align teams, foster collaboration, and leverage the power of platform ecosystems to create more value for customers and partners. How can we help you?

?? From Ego-System to Eco-System: The #1 Session at TheNTWK Summit 2024! ??

?? Digital transformation is NOT a solo mission. The future belongs to open ecosystems, where collaboration drives scalability, innovation, and impact.

Bettina Rotermund ?delivered the top-rated session of?TheNTWK Summit 2024, sharing Siemens' strategy for building an open digital ecosystem.

?? No company can go it alone.?Ecosystems require co-creation with partners, customers, and industry leaders.

?? Backed by 40+ industry expert interviews?and deep research, Siemens pinpointed the biggest challenges and solutions for transformation.

?? 70% of the B2B buyer’s journey happens online, involving 15 decision-makers and a 6- to 18-month lead time. So, it’s?crucial to be easier, faster, and more flexible.

27th February ??? TheNTWKTalks ??? How to Build a Circular Fashion Brand

If it's Thursday, it's ??? #TheNTWKTalks ???.

This talk will describe how to build a?long-lasting circular fashion brand, touching on what it takes to create a brand that stands the test of time while staying true to the principles of circularity.? Ana Kristiansson ,?Founder of Portia and SUSTAIN20,?will explore the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and longevity in fashion. She will describe how brands can design for durability, implement circular systems, and build consumer trust through transparency and authenticity.

Anna Warchalowska , Co-Founder and CEO of CIRQUEL, and? Sofia Sundstr?m , Circular Transition Officer at Cradlenet, will share their perspectives on this topic.

?? When:?27 February, 14:00 - 15:30 CET

?? Where:?Online

MUST SEE by NTWKers

As soon as you?join TheNTWK, you'll get access to all the?best resources and news?that our NTWKers share inside the community:

?? Platforms & Marketplaces:?Temu's explosive growth has made it one of the world's top e-commerce marketplaces, raising concerns about unethical business practices and environmental damage. This article focuses on Temu's business model innovations that engage consumers while driving the lowest possible prices. Read more.

?? Ecosystems:?In a recent conversation following a workshop on business ecosystems,? Michael Noll , Head of Digital and Innovation at AOK Baden-Württemberg, shared insights into the upcoming NAVIDA app in 2025 with? Julian Kawohl .?Watch the video.

?? Ecosystems:?Fashion e-commerce is evolving, and Zalando and ABOUT YOU are leading the charge with ecosystem-driven strategies.?Here’s a quick breakdown?by Julian Kawohl .

?? Circular Economy & Sustainability: Peter C. Evans, PhD 's latest article looks at the insane number of returns Amazon must manage. It's an element of platform strategy that has been ignored by platform scholars, but it is a significant business issue—one that is a key part of the flywheel and central to understanding the retail side of the circular economy. Read more.

???Business Innovation:? Matthias Walter ?just shared a new article about a special challenge most corporate (platform) ventures face, but do not talk about.?Read more.

TheNTWK Events

March 12 | TheNTWK Pre-Summit Meet in Amsterdam

Join us at TheNTWK Pre-Summit meeting in Amsterdam.

Firstly, we'll learn about circular strategies from? Catherine Schoendorff ???? ?and Gemma Verhoeven , who will dive into how businesses can transition from linear to circular models—identifying hidden value in resource scarcity and waste, leveraging strategic partnerships, and redefining growth beyond cost-cutting. After their presentation, we will have an open discussion and networking drinks.

???When:?March 12, 17:00–18:30

???Where:?TBD, Amsterdam

Topics to discuss:

• How resource scarcity and regenerative approaches shape business strategies.
• Why circular and regenerative business models drive competitive advantage.
• How new collaborations and shifting perspectives open untapped market potentials.

The economic landscape is shifting. The question is:?How will you position your business for the future?

Events?You Can Find in TheNTWK Community

TheNTWK Events?calendar includes our community events and the best external events around platforms & marketplaces, ecosystems, circular economy, and emerging technologies.

Building Platforms. Connecting?Ecosystems. Empowering Circular Solutions.