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Timothy C. Mcaloone - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Business cases for Ecodesign implementation: a simulation-based framework
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019Co-Authors: Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Abstract The lack of quantitative mechanisms aimed at evaluating the potential business benefits of Ecodesign prior to implementation is a major barrier to wider adoption in manufacturing companies. Ecodesign is defined as the consistent integration of environmental aspects into product development processes. Within this frame, there is a need to understand how the development of Ecodesign capabilities affect overall business performance over time. Drawing upon the Ecodesign Maturity Model (EcoM2) as the theoretical foundation, this paper systematically reviews the literature on (i) relevant applications of dynamic modeling and (ii) relationships between Ecodesign management practices and key business performance outcomes, in order to develop a simulation-based approach aimed at deriving a business case framework for Ecodesign implementation. The resulting framework originates the “business case simulator”, which was subjected to the judgement and evaluation of six industry experts regarding its applicability and usefulness to manufacturing settings. The results are discussed and future research streams – coupled with improvement opportunities to the business case simulator – are pointed.
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Ecodesign Implementation and LCA
Life Cycle Assessment, 2017Co-Authors: Timothy C. Mcaloone, Daniela Cristina Antelmi PigossoAbstract:Ecodesign is a proactive product development approach that integrates environmental considerations into the early stages of the product development process so to improve the environmental performance of products. In this chapter, the Ecodesign concept will be discussed, in terms of its implementation into manufacturing companies. Existing methods and tools for Ecodesign implementation will be described, focusing on a multifaceted approach to environmental improvement through product development. Additionally, the use of LCA in an Ecodesign implementation context will be further described in terms of the challenges and opportunities, together with the discussion of a selection of simplified LCA tools. Finally, a seven-step approach for Ecodesign implementation which has been applied by several companies will be described.
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measuring the implementation of Ecodesign management practices a review and consolidation of process oriented performance indicators
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Ecodesign plays an important role in manufacturing companies’ quest for improved sustainability performance. However, many Ecodesign efforts are geared towards tackling single-issue discrete improvements, in contrast to operationalizing, measuring and acting upon the consistent improvement of Ecodesign implementation and management. To enable a systematic and streamlined integration of Ecodesign practices into the product development processes, adequate mechanisms are needed to capture and measure performance improvements, and thereby achieve consistent improvements in a company’s efforts towards enhanced sustainability performance. In face of this challenge, this paper aims at providing organizations with a set of process-oriented indicators to supporting and enhancing Ecodesign implementation and management. This research was grounded on a 2-phase approach to (i) cross-analyze performance indicators from literature against Ecodesign practices at the process level and (ii) propose, evaluate and consolidate new indicators. After being subjected to the evaluation of 8 experts in Ecodesign, a repository is presented with 27 indicators from literature and a set of 114 newly proposed indicators for companies to customize, adapt, mix and derive according to their needs, strategic drivers and overall context.
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Ecodesign implementation and LCA
Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice, 2017Co-Authors: Timothy C. Mcaloone, Daniela Cristina Antelmi PigossoAbstract:© Springer International Publishing AG 2018. Ecodesign is a proactive product development approach that integrates environmental considerations into the early stages of the product development process so to improve the environmental performance of products. In this chapter, the Ecodesign concept will be discussed, in terms of its implementation into manufacturing companies. Existing methods and tools for Ecodesign implementation will be described, focusing on a multifaceted approach to environmental improvement through product development. Additionally, the use of LCA in an Ecodesign implementation context will be further described in terms of the challenges and opportunities, together with the discussion of a selection of simplified LCA tools. Finally, a seven-step approach for Ecodesign implementation which has been applied by several companies will be described.
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characterization of the state of the art and identification of main trends for Ecodesign tools and methods classifying three decades of research and implementation
Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, 2016Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. Mcaloone, Henrique RozenfeldAbstract:Ecodesign is a proactive management approach that integrates environmental considerations in product development and related processes (such as purchasing, marketing and research & development). Ecodesign aims to improve environmental performance of products throughout their life cycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to use and end-of-life. Over the last three decades, an intense development of new Ecodesign methods and tools could be observed, but uptake by the industry remains a challenge. The purpose of this research is to perform a review of existing Ecodesign tools and methods through a systematic literature review linked to bibliometric analyses, in order to explore the state of the art of Ecodesign methods and tools and identify trends and opportunities in the field for the next decade.
Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Business cases for Ecodesign implementation: a simulation-based framework
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019Co-Authors: Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Abstract The lack of quantitative mechanisms aimed at evaluating the potential business benefits of Ecodesign prior to implementation is a major barrier to wider adoption in manufacturing companies. Ecodesign is defined as the consistent integration of environmental aspects into product development processes. Within this frame, there is a need to understand how the development of Ecodesign capabilities affect overall business performance over time. Drawing upon the Ecodesign Maturity Model (EcoM2) as the theoretical foundation, this paper systematically reviews the literature on (i) relevant applications of dynamic modeling and (ii) relationships between Ecodesign management practices and key business performance outcomes, in order to develop a simulation-based approach aimed at deriving a business case framework for Ecodesign implementation. The resulting framework originates the “business case simulator”, which was subjected to the judgement and evaluation of six industry experts regarding its applicability and usefulness to manufacturing settings. The results are discussed and future research streams – coupled with improvement opportunities to the business case simulator – are pointed.
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Ecodesign Implementation and LCA
Life Cycle Assessment, 2017Co-Authors: Timothy C. Mcaloone, Daniela Cristina Antelmi PigossoAbstract:Ecodesign is a proactive product development approach that integrates environmental considerations into the early stages of the product development process so to improve the environmental performance of products. In this chapter, the Ecodesign concept will be discussed, in terms of its implementation into manufacturing companies. Existing methods and tools for Ecodesign implementation will be described, focusing on a multifaceted approach to environmental improvement through product development. Additionally, the use of LCA in an Ecodesign implementation context will be further described in terms of the challenges and opportunities, together with the discussion of a selection of simplified LCA tools. Finally, a seven-step approach for Ecodesign implementation which has been applied by several companies will be described.
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measuring the implementation of Ecodesign management practices a review and consolidation of process oriented performance indicators
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Ecodesign plays an important role in manufacturing companies’ quest for improved sustainability performance. However, many Ecodesign efforts are geared towards tackling single-issue discrete improvements, in contrast to operationalizing, measuring and acting upon the consistent improvement of Ecodesign implementation and management. To enable a systematic and streamlined integration of Ecodesign practices into the product development processes, adequate mechanisms are needed to capture and measure performance improvements, and thereby achieve consistent improvements in a company’s efforts towards enhanced sustainability performance. In face of this challenge, this paper aims at providing organizations with a set of process-oriented indicators to supporting and enhancing Ecodesign implementation and management. This research was grounded on a 2-phase approach to (i) cross-analyze performance indicators from literature against Ecodesign practices at the process level and (ii) propose, evaluate and consolidate new indicators. After being subjected to the evaluation of 8 experts in Ecodesign, a repository is presented with 27 indicators from literature and a set of 114 newly proposed indicators for companies to customize, adapt, mix and derive according to their needs, strategic drivers and overall context.
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Ecodesign implementation and LCA
Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice, 2017Co-Authors: Timothy C. Mcaloone, Daniela Cristina Antelmi PigossoAbstract:© Springer International Publishing AG 2018. Ecodesign is a proactive product development approach that integrates environmental considerations into the early stages of the product development process so to improve the environmental performance of products. In this chapter, the Ecodesign concept will be discussed, in terms of its implementation into manufacturing companies. Existing methods and tools for Ecodesign implementation will be described, focusing on a multifaceted approach to environmental improvement through product development. Additionally, the use of LCA in an Ecodesign implementation context will be further described in terms of the challenges and opportunities, together with the discussion of a selection of simplified LCA tools. Finally, a seven-step approach for Ecodesign implementation which has been applied by several companies will be described.
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characterization of the state of the art and identification of main trends for Ecodesign tools and methods classifying three decades of research and implementation
Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, 2016Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. Mcaloone, Henrique RozenfeldAbstract:Ecodesign is a proactive management approach that integrates environmental considerations in product development and related processes (such as purchasing, marketing and research & development). Ecodesign aims to improve environmental performance of products throughout their life cycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to use and end-of-life. Over the last three decades, an intense development of new Ecodesign methods and tools could be observed, but uptake by the industry remains a challenge. The purpose of this research is to perform a review of existing Ecodesign tools and methods through a systematic literature review linked to bibliometric analyses, in order to explore the state of the art of Ecodesign methods and tools and identify trends and opportunities in the field for the next decade.
Casper Boks - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The soft side of Ecodesign
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2006Co-Authors: Casper BoksAbstract:In the field of Ecodesign research, existing paradigms still stress the importance of relatively traditional internal value chain issues, such as formal organisation, tool development, customization and formal management commitment. Field research shows that companies perceive additional aspects equally or even more importantly. Such aspects include more social, psychological and sometimes intangible processes that can 'make or break' Ecodesign implementation. Unwillingness to cooperate, gaps between Ecodesign proponents and executors, and other organisational complexities play an important role. Moreover, it has become clear that the relative importance of such issues play different roles in different stages of the product development process (PDP). Discrimination between earlier and later stages of the PDP reveals additional insights that researchers in academia and industry alike should incorporate in prescriptive and descriptive research activities related to Ecodesign implementation. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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the soft side of Ecodesign
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2006Co-Authors: Casper BoksAbstract:Abstract In the field of Ecodesign research, existing paradigms still stress the importance of relatively traditional internal value chain issues, such as formal organisation, tool development, customization and formal management commitment. Field research shows that companies perceive additional aspects equally or even more importantly. Such aspects include more social, psychological and sometimes intangible processes that can ‘make or break’ Ecodesign implementation. Unwillingness to cooperate, gaps between Ecodesign proponents and executors, and other organisational complexities play an important role. Moreover, it has become clear that the relative importance of such issues play different roles in different stages of the product development process (PDP). Discrimination between earlier and later stages of the PDP reveals additional insights that researchers in academia and industry alike should incorporate in prescriptive and descriptive research activities related to Ecodesign implementation.
Henrique Rozenfeld - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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characterization of the state of the art and identification of main trends for Ecodesign tools and methods classifying three decades of research and implementation
Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, 2016Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. Mcaloone, Henrique RozenfeldAbstract:Ecodesign is a proactive management approach that integrates environmental considerations in product development and related processes (such as purchasing, marketing and research & development). Ecodesign aims to improve environmental performance of products throughout their life cycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to use and end-of-life. Over the last three decades, an intense development of new Ecodesign methods and tools could be observed, but uptake by the industry remains a challenge. The purpose of this research is to perform a review of existing Ecodesign tools and methods through a systematic literature review linked to bibliometric analyses, in order to explore the state of the art of Ecodesign methods and tools and identify trends and opportunities in the field for the next decade.
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Systematization of best practices for Ecodesign implementation
2014Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. Mcaloone, Henrique RozenfeldAbstract:Despite the recognition of Ecodesign potential benefits, its application has not reached companies over the last decades mainly due to difficulties in Ecodesign implementation and management and lack of a systematization of existing practices. In order to support companies in dealing with those challenges and provide a structured classification of Ecodesign practices, a systematic literature review was performed for the identification and classification of the existing practices, supporting the selection of the most suitable ones according to companies’ specific needs and characteristics.
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Ecodesign maturity model a management framework to support Ecodesign implementation into manufacturing companies
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2013Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Henrique Rozenfeld, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Abstract Over the last few decades, Ecodesign has emerged as a promising approach to integrate environmental concerns into the product development and related processes. Ecodesign aims to minimize environmental impacts throughout the product's life cycle, without compromising other essential criteria such as performance and cost. Despite the potential benefits of Ecodesign and the existence of several tools and techniques for product design, the actual application of Ecodesign has not reached companies worldwide, mainly due to difficulties in Ecodesign implementation and management. This paper introduces the Ecodesign maturity model, a framework aimed at supporting the Ecodesign implementation process. Based on a diagnosis of the current maturity profile of a company's product development and related processes regarding Ecodesign implementation, the model proposes the most suitable Ecodesign practices and improvement projects to be applied, by adopting a continuous improvement approach for process improvement. The model is thus intended to support Ecodesign managers in their deployment of strategic and tactical roadmaps for Ecodesign implementation. The paper discusses the main concept of the model and the results of its application into a large manufacturing company. In addition to the academic benefits related to the systematization of the Ecodesign knowledge, the application of the model is shown to provide companies with: a benchmarking of Ecodesign practices; an assessment of strengths and weaknesses; and a common language and a shared vision for Ecodesign implementation.
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Ecodesign maturity model: A management framework to support Ecodesign implementation into manufacturing companies
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2013Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Henrique Rozenfeld, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Over the last few decades, Ecodesign has emerged as a promising approach to integrate environmental concerns into the product development and related processes. Ecodesign aims to minimize environmental impacts throughout the product's life cycle, without compromising other essential criteria such as performance and cost. Despite the potential benefits of Ecodesign and the existence of several tools and techniques for product design, the actual application of Ecodesign has not reached companies worldwide, mainly due to difficulties in Ecodesign implementation and management. This paper introduces the Ecodesign maturity model, a framework aimed at supporting the Ecodesign implementation process. Based on a diagnosis of the current maturity profile of a company's product development and related processes regarding Ecodesign implementation, the model proposes the most suitable Ecodesign practices and improvement projects to be applied, by adopting a continuous improvement approach for process improvement. The model is thus intended to support Ecodesign managers in their deployment of strategic and tactical roadmaps for Ecodesign implementation. The paper discusses the main concept of the model and the results of its application into a large manufacturing company. In addition to the academic benefits related to the systematization of the Ecodesign knowledge, the application of the model is shown to provide companies with: a benchmarking of Ecodesign practices; an assessment of strengths and weaknesses; and a common language and a shared vision for Ecodesign implementation. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Métodos e ferramentas de Ecodesign: revisão bibliográfica sistemática
Produto & Produção, 2012Co-Authors: Daniela Pigosso, Henrique RozenfeldAbstract:Todos os produtos causam impactos ambientais ao longo do seu ciclo de vida, da extração da matéria-prima até a sua disposição final. O Ecodesign, uma abordagem pró-ativa de gestão ambiental, atua no desenvolvimento de produtos de forma a minimizar os impactos ambientais durante todo o ciclo de vida dos produtos. A não obtenção das potencialidades do Ecodesign, como previsto na década de 1990, pode ser explicada pelo intenso desenvolvimento de novos métodos e ferramentas de Ecodesign em detrimento do estudo e aprimoramento das existentes. Este trabalho teve como objetivo o levantamento do estado da arte, a classificação e a sistematização dos métodos e ferramentas de Ecodesign por meio da realização de uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática. A classificação realizada pode contribuir com a seleção dos métodos mais adequados para cada empresa, de acordo com o seu direcionamento estratégico e com os produtos que são desenvolvidos.
Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Business cases for Ecodesign implementation: a simulation-based framework
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019Co-Authors: Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Abstract The lack of quantitative mechanisms aimed at evaluating the potential business benefits of Ecodesign prior to implementation is a major barrier to wider adoption in manufacturing companies. Ecodesign is defined as the consistent integration of environmental aspects into product development processes. Within this frame, there is a need to understand how the development of Ecodesign capabilities affect overall business performance over time. Drawing upon the Ecodesign Maturity Model (EcoM2) as the theoretical foundation, this paper systematically reviews the literature on (i) relevant applications of dynamic modeling and (ii) relationships between Ecodesign management practices and key business performance outcomes, in order to develop a simulation-based approach aimed at deriving a business case framework for Ecodesign implementation. The resulting framework originates the “business case simulator”, which was subjected to the judgement and evaluation of six industry experts regarding its applicability and usefulness to manufacturing settings. The results are discussed and future research streams – coupled with improvement opportunities to the business case simulator – are pointed.
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measuring the implementation of Ecodesign management practices a review and consolidation of process oriented performance indicators
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017Co-Authors: Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:Ecodesign plays an important role in manufacturing companies’ quest for improved sustainability performance. However, many Ecodesign efforts are geared towards tackling single-issue discrete improvements, in contrast to operationalizing, measuring and acting upon the consistent improvement of Ecodesign implementation and management. To enable a systematic and streamlined integration of Ecodesign practices into the product development processes, adequate mechanisms are needed to capture and measure performance improvements, and thereby achieve consistent improvements in a company’s efforts towards enhanced sustainability performance. In face of this challenge, this paper aims at providing organizations with a set of process-oriented indicators to supporting and enhancing Ecodesign implementation and management. This research was grounded on a 2-phase approach to (i) cross-analyze performance indicators from literature against Ecodesign practices at the process level and (ii) propose, evaluate and consolidate new indicators. After being subjected to the evaluation of 8 experts in Ecodesign, a repository is presented with 27 indicators from literature and a set of 114 newly proposed indicators for companies to customize, adapt, mix and derive according to their needs, strategic drivers and overall context.
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PROCESS-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR MEASURING Ecodesign MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
2016Co-Authors: Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Daniela Cristina Antelmi Pigosso, Timothy C. McalooneAbstract:In order to support Ecodesign performance measurement from a business perspective, this paper performs an exploration of available process-oriented indicators to be applied to Ecodesign management practices. With the Ecodesign Maturity Model as a background framework, a systematic literature review coupled with a cross-content analysis was carried out to assign proper indicators to the practices. Results show that the currently available indicators do not fully reflect the characteristics of Ecodesign and there is significant room for improving the development of tailor-made indicators.
