Ecosystem orchestration practices for industrial firms: A qualitative meta-analysis, framework development and research agenda

Lei Shen, Qingyue Shi, Vinit Parida and Marin Jovanovic

Journal of Business Research, 2024, vol. 173, issue C

Abstract: This study ventures into the dynamic realm of ecosystem orchestration for industrial firms, emphasizing its significance in maintaining competitive advantage in the digital era. The fragmented research on this important subject poses challenges for firms aiming to navigate and capitalize on ecosystem orchestration. To bridge this knowledge gap, we conducted a comprehensive qualitative meta-analysis of 31 case studies and identified multifaceted orchestration practices employed by industrial firms. The core contribution of this research is the illumination of five interdependent but interrelated orchestration practices: strategic design, relational, resource integration, technological, and innovation. Together, these practices are synthesized into an integrative framework termed the “Stirring Model,” which serves as a practical guide to the orchestration practices. Furthermore, the conceptual framework clarifies the synergy between the identified practices and highlights their collective impact. This study proposes theoretical and practical implications for ecosystem orchestration literature and suggests avenues for further research.

Keywords: Ecosystem orchestration; Innovation ecosystem; Orchestration practices; Governance; Coordination; Qualitative meta-analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.114463

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