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Value Networks in Manufacturing

Sustainability and Performance Excellence

herausgegeben von: Jayantha P Liyanage, Teuvo Uusitalo

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buchreihe : Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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This book highlights innovative solutions together with various techniques and methods that can help support the manufacturing sector to excel in economic, social, and environmental terms in networked business environments. The book also furthers understanding of sustainable manufacturing from the perspective of value creation in manufacturing networks, by capitalizing on the outcomes of the European ‘Sustainable Value Creation in Manufacturing Networks’ project. New dynamics and uncertainties in modern markets call for innovative solutions in the global manufacturing sector. While the manufacturing sector is traditionally driven by technology, it also requires other managerial and organizational solutions in terms of network governance, business models, sustainable solution development for products and services, performance management portals, etc., which can provide major competitive advantages for companies. At the same time, the manufacturing industry is subject to a change process, where business networks play a major role in value-creating processes. By far the biggest challenge in this context is making value creation a sustainable process where economic, social, and environmental demands are met. Managing product and service-related business operations in manufacturing networks thus brings different challenges that cannot purely be resolved using traditional methods, and techniques.

This book is an outcome of a European project funded by the European Commission, and performed by a dedicated R&D consortium comprised of some leading Research institutions and Industrial partners.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Introduction

Frontmatter

Living with Complexities and Uncertainties

Abstract

In the modern global setting, a number of complex issues play a pivotal role in shaping the global economy at large. Both opportunities and vulnerabilities are expected to grow subsequently as more countries and industrial sectors seek aggressive development. Despite the fact that market share has a dominant impact on the modern corporate economy, environmental concerns, price volatility, supply insecurity, etc. have begun to shape up a change that gradually creates a global risk mix. In an attempt to respond to market realities, some of the global corporate giants have begun to transform into value networks, making a strategic move to stay competitive.

Jayantha P. Liyanage

Sustainability Concept and Complex Performance Dimensions

Abstract

The business principles of corporate social responsibility represent a fine blend of profits and fundamental social-oriented principles: principles that emerged as consequences of rapid globalization requiring a sensitive balance between businesses, governments, and societies at large. It covers a range of organizational interactions with society that varies from health, safety, and environmental protection to conditions of employment, industry and labor standards, social development and human rights, etc. It is believed to play an effective role as a strategy that fits with challenging industrial circumstances to gain competitive advantage. In the present context of business applications, the distinction between corporate social responsibility and sustainable business is that while the former rests on the societal impact of corporate performance, the latter seeks a blend of economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social equity, capturing a much broader scope and presenting a composite picture of a legitimate business.

Jayantha P. Liyanage

Sustainable Manufacturing: Challenges, Approaches and a Roadmap

Abstract

Manufacturing is an important pillar of the society providing goods and services of primary importance for supporting the quality of human life. One of the most pressing challenges facing Europe and the world is the need for a transition to resource-efficient economy. Sustainability, in a manufacturing context, means enabling a diverse pool of industrial participants to pursue economic growth without undermining social and environmental issues of workforce management, building community relations, use of natural resources, carbon dioxide emissions, waste management and product and services responsibility. This chapter discusses on the relevance of sustainability from manufacturing perspective, sustainable manufacturing definition, strategies, impacts and approaches and describes a roadmap for sustainable manufacturing.

Teuvo Uusitalo, Padmakshi Rana, Maria Holgado Granados, Marco Macchi

Towards Sustainability Governance in Value Networks

Abstract

No organization is an island—all need relationships with other organizations to survive and grow. Furthermore, in the present networked environment the traditional focus on firms as discrete entities is increasingly inappropriate, and multiple values and conflicting interests must be considered at both value network and business ecosystem levels (Valkokari et al. 2012). In particular, sustainability as future-oriented business development task challenges companies to rethink their current business operations and network structures.

Katri Valkokari, Padmakshi Rana

Products and Services in a Sustainable World

Abstract

Globalisation has activated a new industrial revolution, leading to a worldwide distribution of production and markets. The increasing demands for sustainability, however, have created new challenges and emerging opportunities for society and for business. In line with increasing international trade, the need to transport raw materials, energy, components, intermediate products and goods increases. The traditional transnational ways of manufacturing products and delivering services cannot be sustained in the emerging eco-sensitive business environments, where growing trade volumes and commercial operational patterns impose significant environmental challenges. This is for example evident in the greenhouse gas emission footprint related to production, logistics, transportations and other internationally operating network-related activities. Therefore, the society has to find answers how to design products and services in a more sustainable way.

Christian Grefrath, Dirk Wagner, Sebastian Stermann

Business Modelling for Sustainable Manufacturing Value Networks

Frontmatter

Business Models and Business Modelling: State of the Art

Abstract

Sustainability is increasingly recognised as a pressing problem facing the modern world. Climate change, resource depletion, social responsibilities of companies—working conditions and practices, community relations, increasing inequality, and persistent poverty and health issues in many parts of the developing world and other growing environmental and social problems illustrate the unsustainable nature of production and consumption across the world. These challenges that shape the mainstream thinking on sustainability require strategic and operational changes to businesses.The following sections will elaborate on the business model and value literature, in particular business model innovation, business modelling frameworks, stakeholders and value network followed by a discussion.

Padmakshi Rana, Samuel W. Short, Steve Evans, Maria Holgado Granados

Sustainable Business Models: Theoretical Reflections

Abstract

Nidumolu et al. (Harvard Bus Rev, September: 57–64, 2009) argue that sustainability is becoming increasingly essential for long-term success of companies. Those that do not rethink the business models around sustainability will limit long-term ability to create competitive advantage. Economic sustainability is a prerequisite for any viable business model, as without this there cannot be longevity for the business. While this is generally conceptualised as a requirement for growth and profitability, this need not necessarily be the case—there is a growing body of literature around the subjects of steady-state economics and not-for-profit social enterprises. Beyond economic sustainability, the need for environmental and social sustainability is increasingly recognised. Companies are attempting to address this within the framework of existing business models and exploring business model innovations.

Padmakshi Rana, Samuel W. Short, Steve Evans, Maria Holgado Granados

Practice Review of Business Models for Sustainability

Abstract

This chapter elaborates on the five cases investigated to explore the current industrial practice in sustainability, business models and modelling, business model innovation, and stakeholders. The cases include Riversimple and CLAAS from the Sustain Value project consortium and four other external companies. For confidentiality purpose, the names of the external companies and the interviewees at the six companies have not been revealed. The interviews were conducted based on semi-structured questionnaire. Brief overview of the case is provided. This is followed by an overall summary of findings and gaps, focusing on the company perspective on sustainability, business model and modelling, business model innovation and stakeholders in the value network.

Padmakshi Rana, Samuel W. Short, Steve Evans

Toolset for Sustainable Business Modelling

Abstract

A sustainable business modelling (SBM) process and toolset needs to—embed sustainability ethos and initiatives into the business purpose and value network activities, integrate a broader multistakeholder view on generating environmental, social and economic value, identify and develop collaborations between the stakeholders to eliminate negative environmental and social impacts, and be appropriate for use by companies and practitioners.

Padmakshi Rana, Samuel W. Short, Steve Evans, Maria Holgado Granados, Katri Valkokari

An Industrial Case: Riversimple

Abstract

Riversimple is a UK based start-up company whose purpose is ‘to systematically pursue the elimination of environmental impact of personal transport’.

Padmakshi Rana, Nico Sergent, Samuel W. Short, Steve Evans

Life-Cycle Based Sustainable Solution Development

Frontmatter

Requirements for Sustainable Solutions Development

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to collect internal and external, abstracted requirements which are necessary for the development process or the sustainable solution itself.

Christian Grefrath, Dirk Wagner, Sebastian Stermann

State of the Art Regarding Existing Approaches

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to collect information on current methodologies of innovation (management) and solution engineering and to compare them against the requirements identified in Chap. “Maturity Assessment for Systematic Performance Improvement in Manufacturing Networks”.

Christian Grefrath, Dirk Wagner, Sebastian Stermann

Development Methodology for Sustainable Solutions

Abstract

This chapter aims to develop a framework which enables companies to analyse and optimise their processes in order to increase their sustainability. Based on the methodological and scientific gaps that were identified in Sect. 2 in Chap. “State of the Art Regarding Existing Approaches”, the authors offer a holistic concept by combining and integrating various management and operational methods and supportive tools.

Christian Grefrath, Dirk Wagner, Marco Macchi, Maria Holgado Granados, Sebastian Stermann

Methods and Tools for Sustainable Development of Products and Services

Abstract

This chapter aims to provide companies with tools and methods for the analysis and optimization of their processes in order to increase sustainability. Based on the development methodology for sustainable solutions presented before, which combine and integrate various management and operational methods and supportive tools, this chapter offers a useful tool and method box for the development of solutions that ensure maximum value of products, services, and processes throughout the complete life cycle.

Christian Grefrath, Dirk Wagner, Marco Macchi, Maria Holgado Granados, Sebastian Stermann

Performance Management in Sustainable Manufacturing Networks

Frontmatter

Dynamic Drivers of Modern Performance: Values, Stakeholders, and Resources

Abstract

In response to existing uncertainties, complexities, and the dynamism of global economic activity, many changes have begun to appear in both public and private sector organizations. The biggest debate by far appears to relate to governing economic regimes.

Jayantha P. Liyanage

Perspectives on Performance Assessment and Management

Abstract

The emerging business environment can no longer be considered stable; it can best be characterized as complex, uncertain, and dynamic. Hence, scholars point out that those management approaches, which helped organizations to cope successfully with the steady, incremental change of the past, are outdated in respect of the scale and pace of the current change.

Jayantha P. Liyanage

Integrated Performance Framework for Sustainable Manufacturing Networks

Abstract

Many manufacturing industries have undergone substantial changes over the past decades, and organizations have gone through integration and disintegration efforts with mixed success.

Jakob E. Beer, Jayantha P. Liyanage

Maturity Assessment for Systematic Performance Improvement in Manufacturing Networks

Abstract

The methodology for the maturity assessment for systematic performance improvement developed within SustainValue project is presented in this chapter. The methodology for the maturity assessment for systematic performance improvement developed within SustainValue project is presented in this chapter. This assessment addresses mainly sustainability performance at the network and firm level. The maturity assessment allows to analyze performances in the intangible elements and thus allows to explain the characteristics of the tangible measures (KPIs) of the Triple Bottom Line Assessment.

Luca Fumagalli, Maria Holgado Granados, Jakob E. Beer, Padmakshi Rana, Christian Grefrath, Dirk Wagner

Titel: Value Networks in Manufacturing
herausgegeben von: Jayantha P Liyanage
Teuvo Uusitalo
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-27799-8
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-27797-4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27799-8

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