Published: 24 April 2019
ID: G00708109
Analyst(s): Quality Research Team
This research helps functional leaders, general managers and CEOs understand digital business models used by leading organizations today. It explores business models that have originated or evolved due to digital disruption and ways companies can increase their odds of success using each model.
Understanding the Implications of Digital Business Transformation
Using Business Models to Transform the Enterprise
Digital Business Models Observed in Nature
Table 1: Current Business Models Used by Organizations
1. Subscription Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
2. Razor and Blades Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
3. Ecosystem Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
4. Access-Over-Ownership Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
5. Landlord/Rental Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
6. Free Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
7. Freemium Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
8. Digitization Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
9. Servitization Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
10. Online Retailer Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
11. Marketplace Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
12. Bricks and Clicks Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
13. Custom Supplier Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
14. Pull Production Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
15. Advisory Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
16. Gamification Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
17. Experience-Based Model
Characteristics
Keys to Success
Conclusion
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