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

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

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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.

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  • Rong, Ke & Hu, Guangyu & Lin, Yong & Shi, Yongjiang & Guo, Liang, 2015. "Understanding business ecosystem using a 6C framework in Internet-of-Things-based sectors," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 159(C), pages 41-55.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:proeco:v:159:y:2015:i:c:p:41-55
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.09.003
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