Abstract
In a context of high competitiveness, companies have to improve their activities in terms of excellence but also of nature. Continuously, limits are being blurred between physical and intangible means to fulfill consumers’ needs. Automotive industry, historically structured on the basis of a manufacturing company, is nowadays challenged on many subjects: sustainability, economic globalization, and new ways of consumption. The paper explores a key concept to operate this shift entitled Product-Service System (PSS). More precisely, a review is proposed concerning PSS concept and its applications. A specific focus is given on the automotive industry. First, a survey of numerous PSS definitions is proposed. Secondly, methodologies developed to support PSS implementation are reviewed. Finally, the paper presents an overview on PSS applications, with a particular focus on the automotive industry.
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