Techno-economic Analysis of Furniture Innovation: Developing a Green and Smart Furniture for Mass Production
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Innovation is considered fundamental for the survival and sustainability of furniture manufacturers in Greece and Europe at least. The paper presents a draft summary of the techno-economic analysis of a nonincremental furniture innovation called GSF as an acronym of green and smart furniture. It regards a smart and purely ecological main entrance furniture piece with incorporated intelligent functions, wood and recyclable materials and eco-based production process. Profit-loss analysis indicates that the new proposal may be successful if it exceeds the Greek market. Initially high costs of specific material and processes may be reconsidered if economies of scale are developed.
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