Business models for sustainable innovation – an empirical analysis of frugal products and services

Patterns of Frugal Innovation in Healthcare

“…Hareem Arshad, Marija Radi , and Dubravko Radi ducted case studies that discuss the relationship between frugal innovation and sustainability (Kahle et al, 2013;Pansera & Sarkar, 2016;Rosca et al, 2016;Tiwari et al, 2016) or the importance of frugal innovation for the competitiveness of multinational corporations (Agarwal & Brem, 2012;Anderson & Markides, 2007;Tiwari & Herstatt, 2012). Only a limited number of studies have focused on the potential of frugal innovation to improve global health and primarily conduct case studies on singular frugal innovations (e.g., Ramdorai & Herstatt, 2015).…”

“…Several studies highlighting the link between frugal innovation and sustainability often outline prominent healthcare examples such as Aravind Eye Care Systems or Narayana Hrudayalaya (e.g., Allen et al, 2016;Basu et al, 2013;Hossain, 2016;Kahle et al, 2013;Oppong, 2015;Rosca et al, 2016;Sarangi et al, 2014;Tiwari & Herstatt, 2012). Kahle and colleagues (2013) provide support for the notion that the creation of more inclusive markets through frugal innovation contributes to socioeconomic development, which in turn strengthens democratization and state building.…”

Effects of Dynamic Capabilities on Frugal Innovation: A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Supply Chain Application

“…Frugal innovation is a strategy in which firms are being compelled by cost-conscious and eco-aware consumers, employees, and governments to create offerings that are simultaneously affordable, sustainable, and of high quality. According to [33], frugal innovation may have different impacts on sustainability. Firstly, frugal innovation has a significant social impact by offering basic services in the food, health, information and communication technology, water and transportation sectors for large markets in developing countries.…”

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“…Hareem Arshad, Marija Radi , and Dubravko Radi ducted case studies that discuss the relationship between frugal innovation and sustainability (Kahle et al, 2013;Pansera & Sarkar, 2016;Rosca et al, 2016; or the importance of frugal innovation for the competitiveness of multinational corporations (Agarwal & Brem, 2012;Anderson & Markides, 2007;. Only a limited number of studies have focused on the potential of frugal innovation to improve global health and primarily conduct case studies on singular frugal innovations (e.g., Ramdorai & Herstatt, 2015).…”

“…Several studies highlighting the link between frugal innovation and sustainability often outline prominent healthcare examples such as Aravind Eye Care Systems or Narayana Hrudayalaya (e.g., Allen et al, 2016;Kahle et al, 2013;Oppong, 2015;Rosca et al, 2016;Sarangi et al, 2014;). Kahle and colleagues (2013) provide support for the notion that the creation of more inclusive markets through frugal innovation contributes to socioeconomic development, which in turn strengthens democratization and state building.…”