Business Models and Product Service Systems for Transformable, Modular Plants in the Chemical Process Industry

摘要

This paper examines business models and product service systems in the chemical industry. Three main players are currently involved on the market (equipment manufacturers, plant engineering companies and plant operators). Business models between engineering companies and plant operators are transaction oriented. Services such as maintenance and continuous improvements are not standard practice. As modular transformable production concepts emerge, the market structure is due to change. A new player, the module manufacturer, joins the market and competes with plant engineering companies. A modular and decentralized production concept requires different business models and service offers such as remote control or module substitution. Business models between operator and module manufacturers have to be more service orientated with risks shifting more towards the module manufacturer's side.