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2. 11. Business Model Design for Strategic Sustainable Development

   Author : César Levy França; Göran Broman; Karl-Henrik Robèrt; Louise Trygg; Cecilia Mark-Herbert; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business Model Innovation and Design; Strategic Sustainable Development; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Product-Service Systems; Value Network.;

   Abstract : Humanity confronts an existential threat without historic precedent. Environmental pressures have reached such intensity and pace of change that the earth system may be irreversibly tipped into a new and unpredictable state. The emerging global reality is, in turn, redefining overall conditions for business success. READ MORE

4. 12. Integration of Sustainability Aspects in Product Portfolio

   Author : Denny Carolina Villamil Velasquez; Sophie Hallstedt; Rene Wever; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Product portfolio; sustainability product portfolio; sustainable product development; portfolio evaluation criteria; early design phase; strategic sustainability; strategic plan.;

   Abstract : Several environmental issues are incrementing systematically, and many of them are linked to manufacturing activities. To mitigate these issues, it is necessary to develop sustainability solutions in the early stages of the innovation process, where there is room for creativity and innovation. READ MORE

5. 13. Business Innovation by utilizing Engineering Design Theory and Methodology

   Author : Leif Clausson; Gunnar Sohlenius; Hans Johannesson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Business Modeling; Product Platform Development; Product Life Cycle Modeling; Product Structuring; Innovation Methods; Integrated Design; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : Industrial companies that carry on innovation and operation must have well-organized and capable business systems and processes. Customer needs, market demands, global competition and technological changes drive the companies to be more adaptable, flexible and dynamic. READ MORE

6. 14. The Collaborative Challenge of Product Development : Exploring Sustainable Work Systems Through Critical Incidents in R&D Alliances

   Author : Lars Uppvall; Matti Kaulio; Pär Åhlström; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; R D Alliances; product development; sustainable work systems; critical incident technique; operational work; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to empirically study challenges and opportunities in the operational work in contract-based R&D alliances in order to increase the understanding of this type of work system and explore how these work systems could be sustainable. Based on the concept of sustainable work systems, this thesis addresses issues of how work in R&D alliance should support both the competitiveness of the firm as well as regeneration of human resources. READ MORE

7. 15. The social dimension of sustainable product development

   Author : Patricia Lagun Mesquita; Göran Broman; Sophie Hallstedt; Martin Svensson; Fabrizio Ceschin; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social sustainability; corporate sustainability; sustainable product development; strategic sustainable development; Strategic Sustainable Development; Strategisk hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : Product development can play a key role in society’s transition toward sustainability. However, methodological support for this is immature, particularly regarding the social dimension, and as it remains largely unclear among companies what social sustainability means, it is hard for them to assess how they and their products contribute to a socially sustainable society or not. READ MORE