An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHP

Effective rural solid waste management (RSWM) is crucial for sustainable rural development, particularly in developing countries, which face dual challenges from economic growth and environmental protection. To build a more sustainable business model for RSWM, this study employs a value proposition...

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Main Authors: Yuanyuan Liu, Wei Liu
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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description Effective rural solid waste management (RSWM) is crucial for sustainable rural development, particularly in developing countries, which face dual challenges from economic growth and environmental protection. To build a more sustainable business model for RSWM, this study employs a value proposition analysis approach to systematically analyze the multi-level requirements of various stakeholders involved in the current models of RSWM. It then proposes a novel optimizing approach for RSWM models from the perspective of business model innovation (BMI) by integrating the value proposition (VP) theory with the algorithm of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to fill the research gap. In this study, an AHP-based evaluating algorithm is firstly proposed based on the viewpoints of multiple stakeholders’ value propositions. Using this method, four typical pilot RSWM models across China are assessed and ranked, followed by a comprehensive analysis of the results and the incorporation of hierarchical criteria from multiple value dimensions. Building on the analysis of the results, optimization strategies for a novel RSWM model are proposed by constructing a conceptual framework of the business model. In addition, the analysis also indicates that both phases of sorting and collection and transportation are the main factors for fulfilling the overall satisfaction of the RSWM models. Lastly, this paper concludes by summarizing the relevant theoretical and managerial implementations of the proposed approach, providing a foundation for the scientific development of appropriate RSWM models by providing a new idea for BMI especially for environmental management projects that include multiple stakeholders.
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spelling doaj-art-e82bc84fddf447b5939e50220bc3b2f22024-12-27T14:55:40ZengMDPI AGSystems2079-89542024-11-01121251910.3390/systems12120519An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHPYuanyuan Liu0Wei Liu1School of Management, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, ChinaEffective rural solid waste management (RSWM) is crucial for sustainable rural development, particularly in developing countries, which face dual challenges from economic growth and environmental protection. To build a more sustainable business model for RSWM, this study employs a value proposition analysis approach to systematically analyze the multi-level requirements of various stakeholders involved in the current models of RSWM. It then proposes a novel optimizing approach for RSWM models from the perspective of business model innovation (BMI) by integrating the value proposition (VP) theory with the algorithm of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to fill the research gap. In this study, an AHP-based evaluating algorithm is firstly proposed based on the viewpoints of multiple stakeholders’ value propositions. Using this method, four typical pilot RSWM models across China are assessed and ranked, followed by a comprehensive analysis of the results and the incorporation of hierarchical criteria from multiple value dimensions. Building on the analysis of the results, optimization strategies for a novel RSWM model are proposed by constructing a conceptual framework of the business model. In addition, the analysis also indicates that both phases of sorting and collection and transportation are the main factors for fulfilling the overall satisfaction of the RSWM models. Lastly, this paper concludes by summarizing the relevant theoretical and managerial implementations of the proposed approach, providing a foundation for the scientific development of appropriate RSWM models by providing a new idea for BMI especially for environmental management projects that include multiple stakeholders.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/12/12/519rural solid waste management modelvalue propositionoptimizing approachbusiness model innovationanalytical hierarchy process
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An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHP
Systems
rural solid waste management model
value proposition
optimizing approach
business model innovation
analytical hierarchy process
title An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHP
title_full An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHP
title_fullStr An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHP
title_full_unstemmed An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHP
title_short An Optimized Method for BMI in Environmental Projects Based on the Value-Oriented AHP
title_sort optimized method for bmi in environmental projects based on the value oriented ahp
topic rural solid waste management model
value proposition
optimizing approach
business model innovation
analytical hierarchy process
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/12/12/519
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