I have described digital business models as either pipelines or platforms. That’ s a standard distinction. In a pipeline, a firm creates value with a linear process (similar to a pipeline), where inputs are turned into something more valuable for the customer. You concentrate assets and activities in a linear sequence internally to achieve this. […]
Uncover the three significant digital shifts revolutionizing the retail and ecommerce sectors in this comprehensive podcast by Jeffrey Towson. This episode offers a deep dive into these transformative changes and what they mean for the industry’s future. If you’re passionate about retail and ecommerce, this insightful discussion is a must-read.
As many of you know, my focus / obsession is on how to measure the competitive strength and defensibility of digital businesses. I want to know who is going to win before others. So I focus on the intersection of competitive advantage and digital. I call it “Michael Porter meets Jack Ma”. My previous summary […]
Jeff Towson unpacks the all-encompassing impact of digital on business, politics, culture, and society1. Drawing on his experience as a consultant and lecturer at Peking University, Towson discusses how digital tools are transforming industries, expanding human capabilities, and reshaping society1. Discover how software, data technology, and digital innovations are triggering an explosion of new products, services, and business models1.