Supporting the functional and cooperative economy

The environmental and social context favors the emergence of new development models, among which is the functional and cooperative economy. It establishes a new relationship between supply and demand. It is no longer based on the simple sale of goods or services, but on the provision of useful effects (benefits) for users, responding to real needs of individuals, businesses, and communities, as well as sustainability challenges.

The benefits of this approach are:

• economic: having a user-centered approach rather than the sale of a simple product to sustain one's activity, differentiate oneself, and retain customers;
• ecological: moving away from the volume logic (producing and selling ever more), pooling and extending the lifespan of products to significantly reduce the consumption of natural resources and create beneficial impacts on the environment;
• social: developing positive effects on society, valuing the skills of employees based on real work experience;
• territorial: developing cooperative dynamics in connection with territorial challenges.
  

A diagnostic or support study allows for the analysis of the scope of the need or functionality to be satisfied…