Advances in science and technology through frugality
TL;DR: In this article, 25 examples of advanced frugal innovations in a wide range of sectors from rural electrification to particle physics, a framework for the systematic realization of such innovations for sustainable development has also been described.
Abstract: Sustainable development necessitates the management of progress in science and technology for society's betterment while preserving Earth's resources. In this regard, the appearance in recent years of low-cost sophisticated products consuming resources economically is a force for good. This effort terms each of these products as an advanced frugal innovation to highlight the frugality in resource consumption during the realization of these innovations through advances in various scientific disciplines. Other than 25 examples of advanced frugal innovations in a wide range of sectors from rural electrification to particle physics, a framework for the systematic realization of such innovations for sustainable development has also been described. The innovations showcased bring out the use of advances in science and technology or cutting edge knowledge for creating these low-cost sophisticated products. Moreover, the need for innovators typically with training in advanced knowledge areas to handle the sophistication in technology for the successful fruition of these innovations is also discussed. This effort supports the frugal design and frugal engineering of innovations, whether grassroots or the advanced type, through sound scientific principles for the creation of robust products, especially where the human life is at stake, in various sectors for all-round sustainable development.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors carried out a systematic literature review (SLR) and analyzed 113 articles that have been published since 1990, and asked experts to validate the main research gaps they had identified through the SLR.
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TL;DR: The proposed resource-constrained innovation method (RCIM) will stimulate designers’ creativity for achieving sustainability and innovation within constraint-based scenarios, MA and TRIZ.
Abstract: Extensive research on resource-constrained innovation has been conducted by scholars and practitioners in recent years. An interesting research avenue is how firms explore the process of the new product development (NPD) and the ideas generation to foster resource-constrained innovation. However, despite the importance of product development and creative ideas under the resource-constraints contexts, innovation methods for applying to the resource-constrained innovation and designers have received comparatively less attention. As a remedy, this paper proposes a resource-constrained innovation method (RCIM) to generate ideas for the NPD. The RCIM is mainly divided into four sections: Developing the resource-constrained innovation approaches, developing the resource-constrained innovation dimensions, generating the creative ideas and evaluating the creative ideas. First, the resource-constrained innovation algorithms are developed based on success factors, characteristics, and attributes of resource-constrained innovation and the TRIZ (Teopия Peшeния Изoбpeтaтeльcкиx Зaдaч in Russian; Theory of Inventive Problem Solving in English) inventive principles via the systematic literature review (SLR). Second, the innovation dimensions are categorized to structure a target technology by means of the morphological analysis (MA) and the Derwent manual codes (DMCs) mapping based on collected patents. Third, the creative ideas are generated for the NPD by combining the innovation dimensions with the resource-constrained innovation approaches. Finally, the creative ideas are evaluated by the frugal criteria. The RCIM will stimulate designers’ creativity for achieving sustainability and innovation within constraint-based scenarios, MA and TRIZ.
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...Friendliness and coordination approach User-friendly and easy to use Lightweight: Portable for varying transportation options [1]; Human centric design [1]; Pleasing to the eye, easy to use, highly portable, and adaptable to an ever-growing range of accessories [78,79]; User-centric innovation; Eco-friendly [100]; Sustainable [23]; Green technologies: Powered by renewable resources [1]; Affordability and sustainability [101]; Draw sparingly on raw materials and minimize environmental impact [102]; Low carbon footprint [74,103]; Tailor made [47,97]; Reducing the use of scarce resources [9]; Factor of safety [91]....
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...Instead of using good-enough or economical materials Do not have sophisticated technological features [74]; Using homegrown or self-created technologies [97]; Meeting the desired objective with a good-enough, economical means [98,99]; Substitute cheaper materials for the expensive [17]; Use of cutting edge technology [8]; Careful consideration of the materials [78,79]; Reduces material use [4]....
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...Compact design with a no frills structure Unnecessary frills stripped out [85]; Basic no frills product to minimize unnecessary feature, swarms of low-cost simple products perform complex tasks in unison, small and compact products comprised of cheap parts [79]....
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors assessed the potential relationship among the big five, e-mavenism, frugality, and sustainable consumption behavior in social networking sites and found that e-mvenism positively influences sustainable consumption behaviour.
Abstract: Materialistic lifestyle, along with the increase in the world’s population, is leading to unlimited hyper-consumption due to raising the global demand for services and goods. Marketing strategies can be acclimatized to offer more viably to the vital segment of buyers by engaging e-mavens, their antecedents of big five personality traits, frugality, and sustainable consumption behavior are needed to comprehend. The study assessed the novel endeavor to exhibit a potential relationship among the big five, e-mavenism, frugality, and sustainable consumption behavior in social networking sites. This body of knowledge adds to comprehend sustainable consumption behavior and fills many gaps by using data from a sample (n = 387) of social networking sites users from China. Causal modeling technique (SEM) is affianced to evaluate the study hypotheses. The data from an online survey disclose a positive association of agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism, and openness to experience with e-mavenism. The results affirm that e-mavenism is positively correlated with frugality. Moreover, frugality is vital in the growth of sustainable consumption behavior as well. Eventually, e-mavenism positively influences sustainable consumption behavior. These results enhance understanding of sustainable consumption behavior and provide an opportunity that marketing managers may apply these constructs into their strategies to achieve competitive advantage.
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TL;DR: Progress in POCT technology and insights on how to most effectively use them allows the handling of more patients in a shorter time frame and consequently improves clinical outcomes at lower cost.
Abstract: Today epidemics of infectious diseases occur more often and spread both faster and further due to globalization and changes in our lifestyle. One way to meet these biological threats are so-called ...
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TL;DR: This study provides a more organized view of frugal innovation through the co-citation analysis and the qualitative analysis of the clusters, which were the basis for the parameters established and delimited the boundaries of FIS.
Abstract: In the past years, many contributions have been published addressing frugal innovation and other types of resource-constrained innovations in the management field. Throughout this paper frugal innovation is reported as a phenomenon, concept, research field and strategy, showing the different ways the literature refers to it and how scattered the concept is. However, based on the understanding, the authors decided to address frugal innovation as a kind of innovation strategy that helps companies to innovate in resource-constrained environments. Therefore, considering the increasing interest in the frugal innovation topic and adding the perspective of business strategy for resource-constrained conditions, the research question addressed in this paper is: what are the main features of the frugal innovation literature that unfold its current perspectives for business strategy? In this sense, the purpose of this study is to analyze the scientific production in frugal innovation through a literature mapping and review to better understand it, delimiting different perspectives and creating boundaries to other business strategies or approaches.,The authors performed a co-citation analysis using the Vosviewer software to notice how authors are arranged in clusters based on their understanding of the topic. Furthermore, the authors also performed a systematic literature review (SLR) analyzing the extant literature on frugal innovation based on the clusters found through the co-citation method. The final sample used in the study included 42 papers published between 2011 and 2019, using the Web of Science platform as a data source.,By means of SLR, the findings of this study provided a more organized view of frugal innovation through the co-citation analysis and the qualitative analysis of the clusters, which were the basis for the parameters established. After the conceptualization of frugal innovation strategy (FIS) and the delimitation of boundaries of FIS, the authors bring the reflections about the contribution to the literature and the practice (managers and society) by showing three assumptions to be tested and confirmed in future studies and a framework to guide companies in search of a FIS.,This study contributes to the discussion on frugal innovation moving a step forward to clarify the research field on this subject providing the main characteristics for researchers and practitioners. The paper has delimited the boundaries of FIS. The assumptions established in the discussion can become hypotheses for empirical studies. In addition, the authors explain why, what is, where and to whom the FIS can be developed and applied. Furthermore, the authors contribute by developing the FIS framework, with four strategic positions based on the boundaries of FIS organized by the complexity technological level. The strategic positions are frugal innovation orientation (FIO), FIO to value shared, FIO to market and FIS.
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TL;DR: The 2010 edition of the ERSCP-EMSU 2010 Conference as mentioned in this paper was the first edition of a special issue dedicated to the business model concept for sustainable innovation in the context of sustainable development.
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TL;DR: In a bid to preempt the emerging giants, General Electric is innovating products for the developing world and then bringing them to its core markets as mentioned in this paper, which is a strategy that has been shown to work well in developing countries.
Abstract: In a bid to preempt the emerging giants, General Electric is innovating products for the developing world and then bringing them to its core markets.
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TL;DR: In this article, the relationship between frugal and reverse innovation and sustainability remains largely unexplored in the literature, and the authors aim to fill in this gap and answer the research question: How can frugaling and reverse innovations strengthen sustainable development, and how can business models in this context be systemized and described? Employing a multiple case study design, a total of 59 frugual products and services were investigated from a business models and sustainability strategy perspective from June 2014 until June 2015.
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TL;DR: A formal method to allow designers to explicitly make trade-off decisions is presented, and the details of the mathematical formulation are presented and discussed, along with two design examples.
Abstract: A formal method to allow designers to explicitly make trade-off decisions is presented. The methodology can be used when an engineer wishes to rate the design by the weakest aspect, or by cooperatively considering the overall performance, or a combination of thesestrategies. The design problem is formulated with preference rankings, similar to a utility theory or fuzzy sets approach. This approach separates the designtrade-off strategy from the performance expressions. The details of the mathematical formulation are presented and discussed, along with two design examples: one from the preliminary design domain, and one from the parameter design domain.
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TL;DR: This article developed a conceptual model of how citizens' values are mobilised by grassroots innovations, drawing on the value theory of Schwartz et al (2012) and the theory of collective enactment of values of Chen et al. using the results of a large scale survey of free reuse groups, which enable collaborative forms of consumption.
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