scholarly journals Circular Business Models for Remanufacturing in the Electric Bicycle Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Koop ◽  
Julian Grosse Erdmann ◽  
Jan Koller ◽  
Frank Döpper
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Strong Increase ◽  
Bicycle Industry ◽  
Service Models ◽  
Electric Bicycle ◽  
Use Phase ◽  
Electric Bicycles

The rising popularity and strong increase in the number of electric bicycles make it necessary to consider the built-in resources as well as possible treatments after the use phase. The time lag between the purchase and the occurrence of relevant defects suggests significant increases in defective components. Especially the great dynamics of the market due to regular innovations, product renewals, and the lack of spare parts availability for older models make the long-term use by customers much more difficult than for conventional bicycles. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze circular business models for the electric bicycle market. In this way, the required structures for a sustainable electric bicycle industry can be created so that valuable materials do not go into disposal but undergo a new use phase. Based on the results of “AddRE-Mo–Value Preservation Scenarios for Urban Electromobility of Persons and Loads through Additive Manufacturing and Remanufacturing,” a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, this paper addresses four circular business models, two sales models, and two service models. The guiding research interest of this paper is the combination of remanufacturing and additive manufacturing from a business model perspective, analyzing the extent to which additive remanufacturing can be considered a solution for electric bicycles' circularity. After describing the approach and methods used to develop these four circular business models the business models are described and analyzed using the Business Model Canvas. Based on this analysis, it is shown that the combination of remanufacturing and additive manufacturing can be applied to the electric bicycle market and be integrated into both sales and service models. The description of these business models will help managers design viable business models in the context of sustainable electric bicycles. It also shows that the individual partners within the value chain must collaborate more closely. In the electric bicycle industry, a single company will probably not be able to close the product cycle completely. Further research is needed to develop concepts of the business models and examine their practical feasibility in technical and organizational operations to achieve a circular economy.

scholarly journals Evaluating Business Models Enabling Organic Additive Manufacturing for Maintenance and Sustainment

2019 ◽  
pp. 380-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Totin ◽  
Brett Connor
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Organic Additive ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
On Demand ◽  
The Government

This research examines the spare parts data business models allowing the government to produce parts on demand (i.e., only when required versus long-term warehousing) and at the point-of-need using additive manufacturing. The research includes a survey of acquisition and engineering professionals within government and industry, and an analysis using an aviation case study.

scholarly journals Data-Driven Recovery Potential Analysis and Modeling for Batteries Recovery Operations in Electric Bicycle Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ping Zhang ◽  
Guangfu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Bicycle Industry ◽  
Lead Acid Batteries ◽  
Recovery Potential ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Electric Bicycle ◽  
Electric Bicycles ◽  
The Government ◽  
Stanford Model ◽  
Lead Acid

To help the government manage waste lead-acid batteries in a more targeted and sustainable way, accurately forecasting the number of waste lead-acid batteries and analyzing their recovery potential play a key role. In China, electric bicycles are one of the most common means of transportation. As of the end of 2017, the social holding quantity of electric bicycles in China was over 250 million and that of electric tricycles was over 50 million. The quantity is equal to the total number of electric bicycles manufactured between 2011 and 2017. Currently, 90% of electric bicycles adopt lead-acid batteries as their power batteries. However, there are a few studies on the lead-acid batteries used in electric bicycles as power batteries. In this paper, we have selected lead-acid batteries used in electric bicycles as the subject of research as such kind of batteries enjoys the widest user base, the most single-battery consumption volume, and the strongest mobility. Based on the output and sales of electric bicycles, we have obtained the quantity of power lead-acid batteries. We have then estimated the annual waste quantity of lead-acid batteries used in electric bicycles in 2000-2022 using the “market supply A model” and the “Stanford Model”, respectively, and based on the proportion of raw materials contained in lead-acid batteries and the proportion between reclaimed and discarded lead-acid batteries, we have estimated the recovery potential of discarded lead-acid batteries in 2000-2022. We estimate that the lead-acid batteries used in electric bicycles only have great recovery potential and there are abundant potential resources for recovery. The research data and results can help decision-makers make more effective and more accurate management measures and policies.

The Development of the Electro-Hydraulic Driving Bicycle

2013 ◽  
Vol 373-375 ◽  
pp. 2132-2135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lv Chang ◽  
Jun Fei Yao
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Hydraulic Drive ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Parameter Calculation ◽  
Bicycle Industry ◽  
Electric Bicycle ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Electric Bicycles ◽  
Selection Of

Electric bicycles as a new means of transportation is gradually rise. this paper introduces hydraulic drive into electric bicycle, avoiding the problems of frequent adjustment and repair, and reducing the noise. Electric hydraulic driving bicycle may be a new road to develop the electric bicycle industry. This paper combines the working principle of electro-hydraulic driving bicycle, determining the performance parameters of electro-hydraulic driving bicycle, and the parameter calculation and selection of components in the hydraulic system.

scholarly journals Distributed Energy IoT-Based Real-Time Virtual Energy Prosumer Business Model for Distributed Power Resource

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (13) ◽  
pp. 4533
Author(s):  
Sanguk Park ◽  
Keonhee Cho ◽  
Seunghwan Kim ◽  
Guwon Yoon ◽  
Myeong-in Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Management System ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Distributed Power ◽  
Transaction Model ◽  
Service Models

Smart energy technologies, services, and business models are being developed to reduce energy consumption and emissions of CO2 and greenhouse gases and to build a sustainable environment. Renewable energy is being actively developed throughout the world, and many intelligent service models related to renewable energy are being proposed. One of the representative service models is the energy prosumer. Through energy trading, the demand for renewable energy and distributed power is efficiently managed, and insufficient energy is covered through energy transaction. Moreover, various incentives can be provided, such as reduced electricity bills. However, despite such a smart service, the energy prosumer model is difficult to expand into a practical business model for application in real life. This is because the production price of renewable energy is higher than that of the actual grid, and it is difficult to accurately set the selling price, restricting the formation of the actual market between sellers and consumers. To solve this problem, this paper proposes a small-scale energy transaction model between a seller and a buyer on a peer-to-peer (P2P) basis. This model employs a virtual prosumer management system that utilizes the existing grid and realizes the power system in real time without using an energy storage system (ESS). Thus, the profits of sellers and consumers of energy transactions are maximized with an improved return on investment (ROI), and an intelligent demand management system can be established.

Additive manufacturing in community pharmacies: a framework for business model innovation

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjinnov-2019-000416
Author(s):  
Carsten Feldmann ◽  
Olaf Rose
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Customer Data ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Economic Perspectives

BackgroundAdditive manufacturing offers new opportunities in that it brings the preindustrial production back into community pharmacies.MethodsThis study was based on the qualitative research methodology of action research. The 55 domains of the St. Gallen Business Model Navigator were applied to three-dimensional drug printing (3DDP) from the pharmaceutical and the economic perspectives. Results were synthesised and applied to a model of potential customer drivers.ResultsThis study classified 55 relevant business models into a framework to systematise business model innovations. Out of the potential 55 business model patterns, 27 have been identified as suitable for implementation. Promising examples of business model characteristics are to foster customer loyalty by convenience and therapeutic benefits, to offer an individualised shopping experience, to provide a guaranteed availability, to leverage customer data for selling additive services, to create value in a specialised niche, to create mass customisation and to offer ultimate luxury.ConclusionA reference model to systematise promising business model patterns for practitioners was developed, providing initial indications for implementation of 3DDP in community pharmacies. Pharmacies innovating or extending their business models can strengthen their positions in the value chain, create competitive advantages and expand into new markets.

scholarly journals New Business Models for Sustainable Spare Parts Logistics: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3071 ◽  
Author(s):  
José M. González-Varona ◽  
David Poza ◽  
Fernando Acebes ◽  
Félix Villafáñez ◽  
Javier Pajares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Energy Emissions ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

Additive manufacturing of spare parts significantly impacts industrial, social, and environmental aspects. However, a literature review shows that: (i) academic papers on the adoption of additive manufacturing have focused mainly on large companies; (ii) the methods required by SMEs to adopt new technologies differ from those employed by large companies; and (iii) recent studies suggest that a suitable way to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt new additive manufacturing technologies from the academic world is by presenting case studies in which SMEs are involved. Given the increasing number of global SMEs (i.e., SMEs that manufacture locally and sell globally), we claim that these companies need to be assisted in adopting spare-parts additive manufacturing for the sake of resource and environmental sustainability. To bridge this gap, the purpose of this article is to present a case study approach that shows how a digital supply chain for spare parts has the potential to bring about changes in business models with significant benefits for both global SMEs (more effective logistic management), customers (response time), and the environment (reduced energy, emissions, raw materials, and waste).

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF FAMILY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MODEL BASED ON BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS (CASE STUDY IN CV. MXY)

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 829-841
Author(s):  
Frendy Hermawan
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Family Management ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Family Business Group ◽  
A Company

Generator set (genset) is one of the solution on overcoming the problem of electricity in Indonesia. CV. MXY, which was established in 2009, is a genset spare parts distributor company headquartered in Jakarta. As a company that belongs to the middle-scale family business group, since its foundation CV. MXY has never had a concept of its business model. Amid the turbulent global economic situation, and the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The company feel the need to make internal improvements in the organization. This was done in order to survive in a very competitive market. The purpose of this research is to identify and design a business model of CV. MXY based on the business model canvas and provides recommendation to companies, with due regard to the condition of family management. This research also to provide insight and alternative choices for family business that are trying to develop their business models. The research method used is a descriptive method based on case studies. Research was conducted in Jakarta in 2020 with data collection techniques carried out through interviews, field observations and library research. From the result of the research can be designed a business model CV. MXY based on business model canvas. In addition, the business model canvas is a simple and easy-to-understand solution as a first step in creating a business model.

scholarly journals Sustainable Business Models–Canvas for Sustainability, Evaluation Method, and Their Application to Additive Manufacturing in Aircraft Maintenance

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9130
Author(s):  
Gonçalo Cardeal ◽  
Kristina Höse ◽  
Inês Ribeiro ◽  
Uwe Götze
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Aircraft Maintenance ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
New Business ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Procedure Model

The topic of sustainable business models is growing in literature and in the industry, driving companies to search for opportunities to improve their impact on the three pillars of sustainability—profit, people, and planet (economic, social, and environmental). However, the process of developing sustainable business models is often complex, due to conflicting objectives from the three dimensions of sustainability. This paper presents a procedure model that supports the design and assessment of business models with a sustainable perspective, by integrating a new business model canvas for sustainability (BMCS) and an evaluation method to assess it. A comprehensive assessment is proposed, performed in a life cycle perspective. The proposed model is applied and validated with a real case study, based on a new business model for an aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul company. The case is based on shifting from traditional maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities to adopting additive manufacturing as an activity that allows manufacturing optimized spare parts with benefits for the costumer. The results show the application of the procedure model on a specific case study, as well as the potential of additive manufacturing as a driver for more sustainable business models in the aircraft maintenance sector.

Business Model Literature Overview

2014 ◽  
pp. 79-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ales Novak
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Business Logic ◽  
Literature Overview ◽  
Ifrs 9 ◽  
Definition Of

The term ?business model' has recently attracted increased attention in the context of financial reporting and was formally introduced into the IFRS literature when IFRS 9 Financial Instruments was published in November 2009. However, IFRS 9 did not fully define the term ‘business model'. Furthermore, the literature on business models is quite diverse. It has been conducted in largely isolated fashion; therefore, no generally accepted definition of ?business model' has emerged. Therefore, a better understanding of the notion itself should be developed before further investigating its potential role within financial reporting. The aim of this paper is to highlight some of the perceived key themes and to identify other bases for grouping/organizing the literature based on business models. The contributions this paper makes to the literature are twofold: first, it complements previous review papers on business models; second, it contains a clear position on the distinction between the notions of the business model and strategy, which many authors identify as a key element in better explaining and communicating the notion of the business model. In this author's opinion, the term ‘strategy' is a dynamic and forward-looking notion, a sort of directional roadmap for future courses of action, whereas, ‘business model' is a more static notion, reflecting the conceptualisation of the company's underlying core business logic. The conclusion contains the author's thoughts on the role of the business model in financial reporting.

Economic and Legal Bases of Using Car-Sharing Business Models in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 75-85
Author(s):  
Oleksandr M. Matsenko ◽  
Tetiana М. Malanchuk ◽  
Vladyslav S. Popov ◽  
Vladyslav S. Piven ◽  
Evhenyi O. Skrypka
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Car Sharing ◽  
Bibliographic Analysis ◽  
Economic Method ◽  
Logical Sequence ◽  
Study Results

This article summarizes the concept of sharing, bibliographic analysis of publications in the field of car-sharing based on the Scopus database. The primary purpose of the study is to study the economic and legal basis for the development of car-sharing business models in Ukraine. Systematization of literature sources and approaches devoted to the economic efficiency of the implementation of car-sharing business models has shown that in Ukraine, this issue is almost not paid attention to in the economic, scientific sphere, and legal, scientific areas. The urgency of solving this scientific problem lies in the need and ability to relieve road traffic from traffic jams, reducing the average downtime of vehicles, as well as economic benefits for entities (vehicle owners and passengers) involved in sharing business models. The research has the following logical sequence: the types of car-sharing business models were analyzed, and their comparative characteristics were carried out; the economic and legal preconditions of car-sharing business development in Ukraine are investigated. The research identifies legislative obstacles to the establishment of a car-sharing company in Ukraine. A SWOT analysis of the conditions for implementing a car-sharing business model in Ukraine was performed. It analyses the costs and efficiency of creating a business based on a car-sharing business model in Ukraine on a conditional example. We propose to use system-structural and comparative analysis to analyze the problems of modern transport, methods of formal-logical analysis for determining the directions of development of car-sharing business models, and economic method for assessing the effect and a payback period of the proposed project car-sharing business model. The study results can be useful for the development of the car-sharing business in Ukraine, for entrepreneurs, scientists, and vehicle owners. Keywords: car-sharing, car-sharing business model, car-sharing business, motor transport, hire, expenses, analysis.

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