Contracting for Availability and Capability in the Defence Environment

Hockley, Christopher J.; Smith, Jeremy C.; Lacey, Laura

doi:10.1007/978-0-85729-189-9_13

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“…In a use-oriented PSS, there is a shift of ownership of the product, as the manufacturer or retailer retains ownership of it offering a functional "service unit" through leasing or renting the product to the user [17]. Provision of use-oriented PSS business models for complex engineering products such as aircrafts, vessels and vehicles; and its systems (including radars, power packs, armaments, simulators) and subsystems (i.e., engines and arms) to the MoD, has been studied in various publications [8,[18][19][20], all highlighting the benefits of combining the MoD's procurement strategy and PSS. These benefits include closer partnerships between the MoD and the primary supplier facilitating the share of information and collaboration strategies, sharing risks and reducing costs; as well as better responsiveness from industry to emerging operations scheduled by the MoD [8].…”

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Evaluating the Environmental Performance of a Product/Service-System Business Model for Merino Wool Next-to-Skin Garments: The Case of Armadillo Merino®

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Charnley

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Circular business models are often enabled by means of product/service-systems (PSS). The common perception is that such business models have enhanced environmental performance when compared to conventional business models rooted in the linear economy. This article investigates the environmental potential of developing a use-oriented PSS business model for Merino wool t-shirts intended for use by the British Ministry of Defence as an alternative to the present supply system based on synthetic t-shirts purchased from sportswear clothing companies. To conduct the assessment, we apply the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to quantify and compare the climate change impacts and impact potentials of the proposed PSS business model and of a reference business model. Results showed that there could be significant contribution of quantifying environmental potential for PSS business models when justifying the transition to a circular economy. However, when adopting LCA methodology for this purpose, the design of the PSS needs to be well thought to overcome some of the identified challenges. The article concludes by making the case that LCA studies can support the definition, design and value creation of the product/service-systems in early development stages.

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