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- Chirumalla, Koteshwar, Associate Professor, et al.
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Elevating B2B Mobility with Sharing Autonomous Electric Vehicles : Exploring Prerequisite Criteria and Innovative Business Models
- 2023
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Ingår i: Sustainability. - : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). - 2071-1050. ; 15:18
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The transition towards a circular economy compels manufacturing companies in the transportation industry to reassess how they create, deliver, and capture value for their customers. Autonomous electric vehicles, with their advanced connectivity, autonomy, and efficiency, offer innovative business opportunities and services. However, there is limited knowledge concerning the sharing of autonomous electric vehicles in the business-to-business (B2B) market, particularly for industrial manufacturing companies. This study aims to identify the prerequisite criteria and potential innovative business models for sharing autonomous electric vehicles within a B2B context. To investigate this phenomenon, the study employs a case study approach within the heavy-duty vehicle industry, which involves a vehicle manufacturer and customers from a specific industry sector. The findings reveal that economic gain, service quality, and accessibility serve as prerequisite criteria for sharing autonomous electric vehicles in a B2B context. Furthermore, by leveraging a morphological framework, the study outlines five business model scenarios to explore the potential of sharing autonomous electric vehicles in enhancing B2B mobility. This research contributes to the field of business model innovation in a B2B context by introducing a model that delineates both the prerequisite criteria and potential business model concepts for the B2B sharing of autonomous electric vehicles.
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- Gustafsson, Christopher, et al.
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Exploring the Integration of Additive Manufacturing : Lessons Learned and Success Factors of Use Cases
- 2023
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Ingår i: Industrializing Additive Manufacturing. AMPA 2023. - 9783031429828 ; , s. 423-439
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to present propositions for facilitating the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) for manufacturing companies in the heavy vehicle sectors based on identified success factors and lessons learned in use cases with different operational purposes. A case study was conducted that identified 42 retrospective use cases from three main sources highlighting seven different use case types with contributions from seven sectors representing 14 countries on four continents. Six success factors (technology infrastructure, relative advantage, organizational readiness, competitive pressure, expectations of market trends, and trading partner) and 20 lessons learned sorted into five dimensions (additive thinking, management aspects, practice makes perfect, AM acceptance, and AM experts) were identified in the use cases based on the analysis. Three propositions covering the three stages of integration were derived based on the identified success factors and lessons learned. These propositions should provide guidance on what managers need to be prepared for when integrating AM step-by-step. Integrating AM is no simple feat, and the propositions only scratch the surface since the complexity of AM runs deep both technically and managerially. Future research should investigate in-depth operational capabilities and, if applicable, dynamic capabilities to further enhance facilitating the integration of AM step-by-step.
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- Gustafsson, Christopher, et al.
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Integration of Additive Manufacturing in an Industrial Setting : The Impact on Operational Capabilities
- 2023
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Ingår i: Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures. - 9783031436659 - 9783031436666 ; , s. 590-604
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to explore changes in operational capabilities and their impact when integrating additive manufacturing into a traditional manufacturing company. This was exemplified based on a sub-system component (gears and shafts in a gearbox) for automotive applications that are developed and manufactured at a manufacturing company in the commercial vehicle sector. The research was set up based on a case study consisting of semi-structured interviews, informal meetings, observations, company documents, reports, presentations, and field notes. The literature and findings from empirical data converged into 57 themes of operational capabilities that were categorized into six aggregated dimensions. The results suggest two emerging dimensions, namely stakeholders and strategy, building upon an existing theoretical framework. Integrating AM into traditional industrial settings requires several changes in operational capabilities. It is essential to consider the following priorities, 1) gain understanding and knowledge in design for AM, 2) build robust AM infrastructure as an integral part of existing infrastructure, 3) evaluate AM process changes in product development and production, 4) establish an internal AM team with at least one person working full time with AM, 5) establish collaborations with suitable AM research partners, and 6) conduct AM management and evaluate the business impact not only short-term but also long-term. Future research should investigate operational capabilities from other use cases, dynamic capabilities in the same or similar contexts, and transform the required operational capabilities into guidelines and best practices for managers and other decision-makers in the manufacturing industry.
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