Product and Process Innovations Leading to Sustainable Business Models

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Abstract

After several years of digitalization trend, machine manufacturers have developed sustainability within their operations. The need for the changes is coming from the customers, sustainability certificates and legislation. Big customers that already have certificates have also started to ask about CO2 emission figures and other metrics from the manufacturers. The business model transition requires product and process innovations. The sustainability comes from the operations or products that are becoming more sustainable. The Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and technical availability matters mostly for customers. Lower energy consumption and longer lifetime of the machines are examples how OEE is ensured with sustainable product innovations. Optimized maintenance schedule based on operational data is one practical example of sustainable process innovations, leading to environmental and economic impact. This paper is based on multiple case study developing product and process innovations leading to sustainable business models in manufacturing industries.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISPIM Connects Salzburg – The Sound of Innovation
PublisherLappeenranta University of Technology
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)978-952-65069-4-4
Publication statusPublished - 11 Dec 2023
MoE publication typeB3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings
EventISPIM Connects Salzburg: Sound of Innovation - Salzburg Congress Center, Salzburg, Austria
Duration: 11 Dec 202313 Dec 2023
https://www.ispim-connects.com/

Publication series

SeriesLUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports
ISSN2243-3376

Conference

ConferenceISPIM Connects Salzburg
Country/TerritoryAustria
CitySalzburg
Period11/12/2313/12/23
Internet address

Funding

he authors would like to thank all the companies in the DataAsset (Sustainable Data-Based Business for Manufacturing Industry) project, as well as Business Finland for its support of this study.

Keywords

  • Sustainability
  • business model
  • manufacturing
  • innovations

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