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Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionsanlagen und Konstruktionstechnik IPK
Beitrag der Produktentstehung zur Nachhaltigkeit
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
2008
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Stark, R.
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Lindow, K.
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Woll, R.
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Kind, C.
Various approaches to sustainable product creation primarily address ecological and economical aspects. Social aspects are neglected, even though products and their processes directly influence the living conditions of todays and future generations. As a result, the product properties which are defined during product creation should support and ensure sustainable development throughout their product life cycle. For this purpose, the product creation process requires appropriate approaches and tools. Research conducted at the School of Machine Tools and Factory Management deals, on the one hand, with an approach to sustainable product creation based on scenarios and, on the other hand, with a competence management tool for employees. The systematic look into the future of sustainable produ cts by means of scenarios permits conclusions to be drawn concerning sustainable product creation. In addition, the competence management tool, presented in this paper, supports the project managers staffing decision of combining both the right qualifications and the individual competence of employees.