Servitization in Danish Manufacturing Firms: A Strategy for Survival?

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Abstract

This paper focuses on servitization, i.e. re-focusing of firms from running fabrication and assembly processes to developing integrated product solutions with a large service component. The phenomenon has been recognised in the literature (e.g. Neely, 2008; Baines et al., 2009; Schmenner, 2009) and by many traditional manufacturers is perceived as a strategy for survival. On the basis of multiple cases of Danish companies, this paper discusses the main reasons and strategic implications of servitization. Furthermore, it outlines the strategies of how traditional manufacturers can recoup the desired level of return from the developments associated with servitization.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEt snit gennem dansk ledelse
Number of pages12
PublisherDet Danske Ledelsesakademi
Publication date2010
ISBN (Electronic)978-87-994113-0-6
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventDet Danske Ledelsesakademis 2010 konference - Aalborg Universitet, Aalborg, Denmark
Duration: 6 Dec 20107 Dec 2010

Conference

ConferenceDet Danske Ledelsesakademis 2010 konference
LocationAalborg Universitet
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityAalborg
Period06/12/201007/12/2010

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