Maurya, A. (2016)
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Kotter, J. P. (2012)
Introduces, amongst other things the 8 accelerators of change (an update to he classic 8-steps of change management).
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Kotter, J. P.
Introduces the 8 steps for change management
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Vargo, S. L., Lush, R. F. (2008)
Abstract: There are two logics or mindsets from which to consider and motivate a transition from goods to service(s). The first, “goods-dominant (G-D) logic”, views services in terms of a type of (e.g., intangible) good and implies that goods production and distribution practices should be modified to deal with the differences between tangible goods and services. The second logic, “service-dominant (S-D) logic”, considers service – a process of using ones resources for the benefit of and in conjunction with another party – as the fundamental purpose of economic exchange and implies the need for a revised, service-driven framework for all of marketing. This transition to a service-centered logic is consistent with and partially derived from a similar transition found in the business-marketing literature — for example, its shift to understanding exchange in terms value rather than products and networks rather than dyads. It also parallels transitions in other sub-disciplines, such as service marketing. These parallels and the implications for marketing theory and practice of a full transition to a service-logic are explored.
Table 1 Transition for practitioners Goods logic Service logic Making something (goods or services) => Assisting customers in their own value-creation processes Value as produced >=Value as co-created Customers as isolated entities =>Customers in context of their own networks Firm resources primarily as operand => Firm resources primarily as operant Customers as targets =>Customers as […]
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Abstract: Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the economic system. Recent decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in demand for these resources, which has triggered interest from policy makers in transitioning to a more resource efficient and circular economy. This report presents a typology of five circular business models that could support the transition to a more resource efficient and circular economy: circular supply, resource recovery, product life extension, sharing, and product service system models. It reviews the current market penetration and assesses the potential scalability of each business model. Environmental potential is also discussed, as well as risks and unintended consequences that could result from a more widespread adoption of these business models. The report provides a broad set of policy approaches that could help alleviate some of the barriers that currently hinder the widespread adoption of circular business models.
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World Economic Forum (2017)
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation (2017)
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“total greenhouse gas emissions from textiles production, at 1.2 billion tonnes annually, are more than those of all international flights and maritime shipping combined. “
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Drucker, P. F.
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Zeithaml, V., Parasuraman, A. P., Berry, L. (1985)
Abstract: This article compares problems and strategies cited in the services marketing literature with those reported by actual service suppliers in a study conducted by the authors. Discussion centers on several broad themes that emerge from this comparison and on guidelines for future work in services marketing.
Through literature review they confirm the existence of IHIP for services:Intangibility, Heterogeinity, Inseparability and Perishability
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