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Design for localization in India. Experiences and practices of nine Finnish SMEs.
The role and importance of the Base of the Pyramid markets are rising. Thus companies seeking for growth have to think how they can be competitive in these markets. Attention has to be paid especially to the localisation aspects in the product/service offering. Design Centre MUOVA studied the special features of the BoP market and the design approach to facilitate the localisation of nine SME’s product offering in Indian markets.
The Design Approach to Developing Renewable Energy Systems in BoP markets
Pekkala, Janne & Minna Jakobsson (2015). The Design Approach to Developing Renewable Energy Systems in BoP markets. The International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice, Vol. 9, Issue 3 September, 2015, pp.61-76.
Initial phases of developing decentralized renewable energy systems in Base of Pyramid markets using design methods
Lammi, Miia & Janne Pekkala, Thileepan Paulraj, Minna Jakobsson, Erkki Hiltunen (2015). Initial phases of developing decentralized renewable energy systems in Base of Pyramid markets using design methods. Clean Electrical Power (ICCEP), 2015 International Conference, 16-18 June 2015, Taormina Italy
SMEs on the way to India. Perspectives on the Internationalization of Finnish small and medium-sized companies to India.
In this study we describe how nine Finnish SMEs have undertaken their internationalization to India. It shows that Finnish SMEs have a variety of motives for operating in India and many competitive advantages that enable them to compete on Indian market. Moreover, the study illustrates the comprehensive preparation required before entering the market, what kind of challenges the SMEs have encountered and how they see that Finnish SMEs can make it on the Indian market.
Systemic service design on voluntary water monitoring. A case study: Water ecosystem information as a source of under-centered services.
This publication presents the results of an explorative case study, focusing on studying, developing and testing methods for service design on a systemic level. Voluntary water quality monitoring was used an as empirical framework for the study. The case project built upon an academic conceptual design process where the research phase preceded conceptual design.
Journey from Service Value to Business Opportunities: Re-designing Voluntary Water Quality Monitoring
Peltonen Sanna, Siljamäki Tommi & Lammi Miia (2013). Journey from Service Value to Business Opportunities: Re-designing Voluntary Water Quality Monitoring. Conference Proceedings, Sustainable Innovation 2013, Collaboration, Co-creation & New Business Models. Towards Sustainable Product Design: 18 th International Conference. University for the Creative Arts, Epsom, UK.
The Motivations for Participating in Voluntary Activities — Hooking Citizens into Water Quality Monitoring.
Peltonen Sanna, Siljamäki Tommi & Lammi Miia (2013). The Motivations for Participating in Voluntary Activities — Hooking Citizens into Water Quality Monitoring. Presented in 9th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability Hiroshima, Japan, January 23-25, 2013.
Towards lean factory –combining lean thinking with promising manufacturing method. A case of Finnish boat industry
Ehrs, M., Pekkala, J., Rymaszewska, A (2011). Towards lean factory –combining lean thinking with promising manufacturing method. A case of Finnish boat industry. Proceedings of the 2011 2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Technologies. Singapore
The challenge of product development- a case of Finnish boating industry
Ehrs, M. Pekkala, J., Rymaszewska, A (2011). The challenge of product development- a case of Finnish boating industry. Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Industrial Technology Economics. Kuala Lumpur.