Everything a Board needs to know about Product-as-a-Service

What insights do board members need to know, and what decisions must they make before starting a product-as-a-service proposition? Product-as-a-Service may look easy but is transformative for customers and the operating company. Being aware of...

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TRUMPF – Be more Efficient 
with Equipment-
as-a-Service

How can customers and operators benefit from Product-as-a-Service? By creating efficiency gains that both parties share. With its Pay-Per-Part model, Trumpf developed a concept that forced the OEM to rethink major elements of its offering....

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Royal Ahrend – From a Separated Startup to an Integrated Business

How integrated should a Product-as-a-Service proposition be in the core business? If an existing company starts a new as-a-service business, this question needs to be answered. In this episode, Rob Keulemans, Chief Commercial Officer at...

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Hilti – Overcoming Hidden Complexities of Circular Rental and Reuse

A durable and long-lasting product is a promising starting point for circular activities. Yet organisational challenges remain. In this episode, Caroline Stern gives insights into Hilti Group’s challenges when measuring and improving its circularity. It...

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V-ZUG – Reporting & Accounting of a PaaS Model

Traditional reporting and accounting practices are designed for linear sales models. But a circular Product-as-a-Service proposition requires a different logic and KPI. In this episode, Jonas Bulach, Project Manager Product-as-a-Service at Swiss Home Appliance Manufacturer...

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Cradle to Cradle NGO – From Product to Performance

Every Product-as-a-Service needs a product in the first place. A well-designed product supports the success of the subscription proposition. The Cradle to Cradle school of thought paved the way for circular thinking in product design....

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