Understanding business ecosystem using a 6C framework in Internet-of-Things-based sectors

Ke Rong, Guangyu Hu, Yong Lin, Yongjiang Shi and Liang Guo

International Journal of Production Economics, 2015, vol. 159, issue C, 41-55

Abstract: With fast development and application, the Internet of Things (IoT) brings more opportunities to business. This research aims to investigate how IoT could lead to a co-evolving business ecosystem rather than a supply chain. It develops the 6C framework to analyze the data collected from case companies, and identifies three patterns of IoT-based business ecosystem. It also provides a summary of practical implications to guide practitioners building an IoT-based business ecosystem.

Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); Business ecosystem; Supply chain; 6C; Construct; Capability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.09.003

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