More than ever, success in industrial development depends on understanding INDUSTRY— how it is transformed by dynamic forces in the world, and how it transforms the world, with all its moving parts & entrepreneurial prosperity. Here's how we see it.
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The i3 model of industry is accelerating manufacturing and distribution. Industry of the future is INNOVATIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED, and IMMEDIATE, reflecting an experience economy where speed-to-market is the golden ticket to creating value.
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INNOVATIVE
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SEEING THE FUTURE At KSS, we love thinking about what’s next—new trends, hot markets, the future not just of design, but of the world. And here’s the thing— we’re pretty perceptive. In 2012, we said:
The future will demand customized products delivered instantly. And that future is here—today tailored retail subscriptions and drone delivery in 30 minutes are key parts of the fulfillment lexicon.
So what are we saying now? To stay at the top of their game, industry leaders need to focus on
THE i3 MODEL to transform & accelerate manufacturing and distribution.
INNOVATIVE.
We used to create products and then try to figure out ways to market them. Innovation is the modern response to that entrepreneurial spirit—exploration that recognizes needs and constructively exceeds them.
The value in bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. lies in an integrated approach to the full supply chain—when the production process is a key source for innovation, it’s critical to colocate design and manufacturing.
CASE INDUSTRIES: INNOVATIVE BIOTECH
ELEC. CIRCUITRY
LUXURY
SEMICONDUCTORS
NANOMATERIALS
PHARMA
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PALLETIZED RACKING AREA
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FUTURE EXPANSION OF RACK OR AUTO STORAGE & RETREIVAL SYSTEM
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PACKING MEZZANINE (ABOVE) SHIPPING DOCKS SHIPPING OFFICE
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The Center integrates fulfillment into distribution, revving up speed to market. This is THE new model of distribution for innovation.
KEY FEATURES
The new building features an integrated distribution approach & an integrated work approach.
INDIVIDUALIZED.
Experiences are memorable, personal, sensational. Today’s economy favors businesses that provide fulfilling experiences, expanded beyond the backdrop of commodities, goods & services. The experience economy realizes the power of engagement—people moving across & beyond communities. As the industrial market becomes more experiential, B2B & B2C companies alike are recognizing the
value of having the customer engaged at the beginning & end of the supply chain. This launches individualized products & services that capitalize on the proximity of people, design & fulfillment.
CASE INDUSTRIES: INDIVIDUALIZED FASHION
CRAFT PRODUCTS
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VIRTUAL REALITY
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EMBRACING AN EVOLVING BUSINESS MODEL TRU M P F P h o toni c s Maste rpla n & Ex pa ns ion M NT E
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TRUMPF's expanded manufacturing facility capitalizes on the needs of precision technology, where value is derived not from economies of scale, but from cutting-edge precision.
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The building transformation is less about making successful products and more about designing opportunities for tailored, client-driven solutions.
IMMEDIATE.
We are experiencing the now revolution—people don’t desire fast service, they desire instant service. As digital natives become leading consumers and mobile becomes a leading platform, service needs to be one swipe away. What does this mean for industry? Processes
need to be lean mechanisms with a seamless fit between R&D, design & production. Branding
becomes integral to the experience instead of a stick-on afterthought. And manufacturing moves back into the hearts of towns—where skilled people are accessible & orders can be fulfilled just in time.
CASE INDUSTRIES: IMMEDIATE TECH
AUTOMOTIVE
FOOD
TOOLS & HARDWARE
PUBLISHING
PACKAGING
QPSI's new packaging center is designed with velocity in mind— be agile, be lean, be responsive. The result? A process that's quicker than lightning.
ACCELERATING TO THE SPEED OF INNOVATION QP S I Pa c kagi ng Fac i l i t y— Projec t M ega t ron 1
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QPSI's front-end customer approach guarantees that
INNOVATION IS TAILOR-MADE TO THE CONSUMER.
EMERGING STRATEGIES IN INDUSTRY The i3 model didn't appear out of thin air. And it can't be implemented without effort—crafting real vision and success arises from an integrated approach to decisionmaking.
Industry leaders are applying human innovation, additive methods, and authentic disruption to become leaders in i3 strategies.
HUMAN INNOVATION
ADDITIVE METHODS
DISRUPTION
HOW COMPANIES CAN CAPITALIZE ON
HUMAN INNOVATION
BUILD IN-HOUSE INNOVATION CAPACITY
RAMP UP LEAN MANUFACTURING
UNDERSTAND FUTURE GENERATIONS
Example: Hiring people to do good work in areas with new or novel skill sets.
Example: Designers, engineers & assembly-line workers collaborating to own metrics & meet goals.
Example: Invest in research to determine new trends brought on by Generation Z.
HUMAN INNOVATION Taking advantage of human capital is the basis of human innovation—building capacity, collaborating, and understanding the value of skills and experience.
RAPID RATE ADVANCEMENT
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
AUTHENTIC DISRUPTION
ADDITIVE METHODS
Authentic disruption isn't just technology—it's any process, method, or idea that has the capacity to improve performance while advancing at a rapid rate.
Taking advatage of additive methods like 3-D printing harnesses global trends like craft & creative enterprises, direct product interaction with the customer thorughout the supply chain, and sustainable practices.
WHAT'S NEXT? The i3 model is what's happening NOW in industry. But we're always interested in what's next. And we have a hunch that as we move more toward tailored, experience-based products and services, industrial development will become increasingly consumer-centered— manufacturing, distribution, retailing, and product fulfillment integrated into a seamless, compact bundle. At KSS, we share our ideas because we believe this is a collective pursuit—our industries are part of a greater whole that can create shared value for the world. Together, we can design that world.
KSS ARCHITECTS FIRM HISTORY
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KSS Architects is a full-service architecture, planning, and interior design firm in Princeton, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since our founding in Princeton in 1983, KSS Architects has matured, growing in size, abilities, and ambitions. KSS today has a staff of near 60 talented and dedicated design professionals passionate about creating built environments that stimulate commerce, learning, and community.
We consistently use creativity to turn opportunity into reality. We are relentless and fearless in our reimagining of what places can be, creating meaningful innovation that realizes many goals at once.
GUIDANCE through the process Our clients are leaders in the fields of business, industry, education, development, cultural and social impact. They call us their trusted advisor because we have honed a process of ideation, built upon intensive listening, deep research, and collaborative imagining.
RELATIONSHIPS that are lasting We believe that deep human relationships are the heart of all great architecture. We value building those relationships as much as the building of stone and steel. We are experts at building bonds between people and project, client and community.
DESIGN that inspires Architecture, when steeped in expertise and insight, can affect meaningful change— transforming the heart of the matter beyond metal and mortar, into empowerment, creativity, knowledge and achievement.
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