Multi-sided platforms in competitive B2B networks with varying governmental influence – a taxonomy of Port and Cargo Community System business models

Ruben Tessmann () and Ralf Elbert
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Ruben Tessmann: Technical University of Darmstadt
Ralf Elbert: Technical University of Darmstadt

Electronic Markets, 2022, vol. 32, issue 2, No 26, 829-872

Abstract: Abstract Our knowledge on differences in business model characteristics of thriving and failing Multi-Sided Platforms in competitive B2B networks (B2B-MSP) and potential influences of increasing governmental involvement remains fragmented. This study develops a taxonomy to classify special B2B-MSP with varying governmental influence in the supply chain and transportation context, viz. Port and Cargo Community Systems (CS). Based on the classification of 44 international CS, we identify four archetypes using cluster analysis. The taxonomy provides practitioners with a differentiated view on the configuration options of CS business models including the involvement of governmental institutions, while the presented archetypes contribute an aggregated view of CS business models. The statistical analysis of our results provides initial explanatory approaches on CS business model dimension interdependencies, thereby laying the basis for a deeper understanding of sectoral and geographic differences of B2B-MSP and their diffusion dynamics as well as facilitating a higher contextualization of future research.

Keywords: Taxonomy; Port Community System; Cargo Community System; Cluster Analysis; Business model; Multi-sided platform (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L86 L91 M15 O3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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