F1 Taiteellinen erillisjulkaisu
Creating sustainable value in manufacturing operations: the role of an external service provider
Tekijät: Martinsuo M, Kivilä J, Heikkilä J
Kustantaja: European Operations Management Association
Julkaisuvuosi: 2015
Kokoomateoksen nimi: 22nd EurOMA Conference
Verkko-osoite: https://researchportal.tuni.fi/en/publications/6ffcf882-68fa-4a99-9b7b-49d38cff50fc
Tiivistelmä
Manufacturing companies need to fulfill sustainability requirements in their operations. Previous research has not covered external service providers{\textquoteright} sustainability-oriented cooperation with manufacturing firms sufficiently. The purpose is to develop new knowledge on ways to create sustainable value as part of manufacturing operations, particularly in cooperation with an external service provider. We conducted a qualitative study with two companies and mapped the activities in sustainable value creation. The results reveal a strategic approach to sustainable value, creation of sustainability by continuous improvement and development projects, and enhanced sustainable value creation through an industrial symbiosis with the external service provider.
Manufacturing companies need to fulfill sustainability requirements in their operations. Previous research has not covered external service providers{\textquoteright} sustainability-oriented cooperation with manufacturing firms sufficiently. The purpose is to develop new knowledge on ways to create sustainable value as part of manufacturing operations, particularly in cooperation with an external service provider. We conducted a qualitative study with two companies and mapped the activities in sustainable value creation. The results reveal a strategic approach to sustainable value, creation of sustainability by continuous improvement and development projects, and enhanced sustainable value creation through an industrial symbiosis with the external service provider.
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