Industrial Ecosystem

Definition

Collaborative system of all industry participants.

Historical Background

2010s: ecosystem concepts promoted industry synergy.

Example

Raw material suppliers, tape companies, equipment, customers form the ecosystem. Like an industrial forest.

Formula

Ecosystem Health = f(Diversity, Synergy, Stability)

Core Concepts

Foundation of industry development: building healthy ecosystems for synergy.

Extended Applications

Upstream: suppliers, equipment; midstream: manufacturers; downstream: customers, industries; services: logistics, finance; innovation: universities, research institutes.