Achieving competitive advantage by addressing the dimensions of eco-sustainability and innovation in manufacturing processes
ISBN
978-1-902546-93-3
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2011-07-03
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper explores how firms can generate competitive advantage by simultaneously addressing the dimensions of eco-sustainability and innovation in manufacturing processes. The eco-sustainability dimension is divided into eco-efficiency and eco-effectiveness while the innovation dimension is divided into incremental and radical innovation. These two dimensions are combined in an eco-sustainability & innovation matrix which allows to build clusters of studied firms. In order to shed more light into the connectedness of these two dimensions and the impact on competitive advantage, case studies are conducted with firms that are actively engaged in eco-sustainability and innovation initiatives.
Language
English
Keywords
Eco-sustainability
innovation
competitive advantage
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
18th International Annual EurOMA Conference: Exploring interfaces
Publisher
European Operations Management Association
Publisher place
Brüssel
Volume
ENV32
Event Title
18th European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Conference
Event Location
Cambridge, UK
Event Date
03.-06.07.2011
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
206000