Strategy-based approach to eco-design: an innovative methodology for systematic integration of ecologic/economic considerations into product development process

Abstract

He has been the President of the International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) from 2003 to 2007 and has founded and Chaired the Asia Pacific Congress series titled The Impact of Technology on Sport. He is internationally respected for his research in the field of sustainable engineering design focusing on sports and automotive technologies.

The role of human factors in the adoption of sustainable design criteria in business: evidence from Belgian and Dutch case studies

“…However, such empirical studies in which the role of the human dimension is studied as a potential obstacle or success factor are still rare. Moreover, very few implementation approaches for sustainable product development have so far incorporated this human perspective (e.g., Le Pochat et al, 2007;Schiavone and Pierini, 2008). In contrast, the human dimension is considered as very significant within the change process in the field of change management.…”

A Review Of The Literature On Eco-Design In Manufacturing Industry: Are The Institutions Focusing On The Key Aspects?

“…They observed a 10% cost reduction, the toxic materials were eliminated and also noticed a reduction of energy consumption. In the same type of study, Schiavone et al (2008) concluded that the automotive industry needs for extended environmental analysis as an information source in order to identify the best-performing design solutions.…”