ABSTRACT

Explores the business drivers for embarking on product-service development and its relation with sustainability and competitiveness. This book reviews toolkits and approaches, selects best practice, analyzes gaps, examines what opportunities there are in a variety of key areas and translates the lessons into suggested approaches for companies.

part I|9 pages

Product-services: the context

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

part II|78 pages

Fundamentals concerning competitiveness and sustainability

part III|59 pages

Product-service development

part IV|178 pages

Potential for product-services in five need areas

part V|112 pages

Reflections and conclusions