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Methods and Tools for Sustainable Development of Products and Services

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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.

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Grefrath, C., Wagner, D., Macchi, M., Granados, M.H., Stermann, S. (2017). Methods and Tools for Sustainable Development of Products and Services. In: Liyanage, J., Uusitalo, T. (eds) Value Networks in Manufacturing. Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27799-8_14

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