Strategic Implications in Product-Service System in the Welding Industry
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Product-Service System (PSS) integrates products and services to meet specific customer requirements. This concept allows companies to build competitive advantage and supports environmental protection. This paper aims to examine the potential for using PSS in the welding industry. Currently, this sector and the welding companies operating within it face a number of challenges related to digitalization, labor shortages, energy costs, and equipment utilization. Based on literature and market data, a study was conducted on the prospects for using PSS in the welding industry. SWOT and PESTEL analyses were used in the study. These analyses confirm that PSS can provide the welding industry with innovative solutions that support its sustainable development and strategic advantage.
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