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Taylor and Francis Group, The Service Industries Journal, 3-4(33), p. 300-319

DOI: 10.1080/02642069.2013.747513

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Service development in product-service systems: A maturity model

Journal article published in 2013 by Mario Rapaccini, Nicola Saccani, Giuditta Pezzotta, Thomas Burger, Walter Ganz
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Abstract

The paper proposes a model for assessing the maturity of New Service Development (NSD) processes in manufacturing companies that offer product-services. The model adopts a five-stage scale, on which key elements are evaluated according to the following dimensions: 1) the approach used to manage processes and projects; 2) the use of specific resources, skills and tools; 3) the involvement of customers, suppliers and other stakeholders; 4) the adoption of performance management systems. An empirical application of the model was carried out, based on an inter-company workshop and in-depth interviews. Such a model is helpful in describing the maturity of NSD processes of a company, but also in identifying the main gaps and to prioritize the improvement actions.