From a linear-chain model to a network model for sustainable innovation

Justine Bisiaux (1) , Thierry Gidel (1) , Frédéric Huet (1) , Dominique Millet (2)

1 COSTECH - Connaissance Organisation et Systèmes TECHniques
2 LISMMA - Laboratoire d'Ingénierie des Systèmes Mécaniques et des MAtériaux

Tensions between economy and environmental issues due to hyper and mass production leads to reflection about a new model of innovation. To shift from intensive innovation to sustainable innovation, we propose an approach which involves the design of a sustainable product's diffusion system. Our hypothesis is that both the product and the business model should be redesigned in tandem, combining eco-design and functional economy from an interactionist point of view. We argue that the business model should be based on a network model, instead of linear chain. The research focuses on evolving products systems or upgradable products, including services offered iteratively throughout a product's multiple life cycles. Field studies will be conducted to verify the viability of the project among consumers and manufacturers.

Mots clés: Upgrade; Innovation; Eco; Design; Functional Economy; Business Model; Value chain; Interaction; Network; Upgrade.

Domaines: Sciences de l'ingénieur [physics]

Justine Bisiaux, Thierry Gidel, Frédéric Huet, Dominique Millet. From a linear-chain model to a network model for sustainable innovation. QUALITA2013, Mar 2013, Compiègne, France. ⟨hal-00823144⟩