Problems and Potentials of Shared Manufacturing in the Context of Industrial Ecosystems: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Shared Manufacturing has emerged as a transformative paradigm in the manufacturing industry that can potentially disrupt the sector. In particular, the formation of ecosystems could serve as an incubator for sharing approaches. New business models linked to demand-based resource allocation could increase the manufacturer's competitiveness and can even help to achieve sustainability goals. While sharing approaches have already emerged in some sectors, the impact on manufacturing has been inhibited so far. This bibliometric analysis aims to provide a high-level overview of the research landscape on hurdles and potentials related to Shared Manufacturing in ecosystems. The findings provide researchers with entry points for a problem-centered approach to the topic, serving as an initial starting point for a more in-depth work and examination. In this way, further research can address the challenges and liberate the full potential of Shared Manufacturing.