Emerging Business Models for IoT-Based Smart Distribution Systems

2022 ◽  
pp. 461-495
Author(s):  
Farid Moazzen ◽  
Omid Shahhoseini ◽  
Hamidreza Arasteh ◽  
Seyed Masoud Mirsadeghi ◽  
Farkhondeh Jabari
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models

ADVANTAGES OF USING DYNAMIC PACKAGING OF TOURS FOR INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS

Servis plus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Людмила Стахова ◽  
Lyudmila Stakhova
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Russian Market ◽  
Contemporary Science ◽  
Global Distribution Systems ◽  
Modern Russian

The article is devoted to research on new trends for the Russian market of tourism, dynamic packaging of tours. The dynamic packaging of tours refers to the formation of tours in real time on the same site under the request of a particular user with the updating of prices and places. In contemporary science the concept of dynamic packaging is not designed and is not adequately reflected in the writings of scientists, despite the fact that in the period of crisis and changes of the business models of interactions on the tourism market, innovative forms of relations can have a positive impact as on individual entrepreneurs, as on the industry as a whole. Based on the foregoing, the main objective of the study is the analysis of the applications of dynamic packaging in the Russian tourist activities. On the basis of this analysis there have been identified four types of companies that use the dynamic packaging of tours on the Russian market: 1) companies which use dynamic packaging to extend the range of their services, 2) companies which use dynamic packaging as a basis for their activities: foreign tour operators which work entirely online and for which dynamic packaging is the tool of activities, and finally, global distribution systems, which due to their powerful platform of online booking, use the dynamic packaging of tours to attract new customers and increase sales. The article concludes about the benefits of dynamic packaging in the modern Russian conditions for business and consumers, and the industry as a whole.

scholarly journals Fouling and its next generation management: a perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Rittschof ◽  
Christina Chai ◽  
Serena Lay Ming Teo ◽  
James S. Maki
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Intermediate Step ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Management Options ◽  
New Business ◽  
Fitting In

The last 50 years of fouling research and management taught us that indiscriminate use of toxic approaches damages ecosystem services of estuaries and oceans critical to man’s existence. Next generation environmentally benign management requires knowledge of the fouling process and an understanding of the consequences of different management options. An intermediate step may be additives that fit with existing business models and distribution systems, but that carry a much reduced environmental footprint. Subsequently, the evolution of a next generation hull fouling management system with limited toxicity easy clean surfaces should replace or augment the existing commercial easy-release coatings. These new technologies require new business models and infrastructure. The path for a new commercial hull coating, from a concept to the actual product takes 25 to 35 years to complete. Major challenges include fitting in with existing business models and systems and meeting regulations. Leveraging on our experience in the development of additives as a case example, we offer a perspective on what the new fouling management systems might involve and discuss issues to be addressed as limited toxicity easy-clean coatings gain market share. As existing business cannot easily adapt to a different business model, evolution of new management solutions will require resources, a necessary long term perspective, and close working relationships between business and science to enable products in the global market. 

Digital Television

2011 ◽  
pp. 53-74
Author(s):  
Margherita Pagani
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Digital Signal ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Digital Television ◽  
Reference Scenario ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
Market Outlook ◽  
Transmission Capability ◽  
First Time

With the introduction of digital technology in the production, distribution, and reception of the TV signals, an actual technological discontinuity occurred which—starting from the first half of the ’90s—has been putting pressure on the TV system thus originating an important transformation. The passage to digital TV is a technological phenomenon of the widest range from the standpoint of transmission capability, of efficiency of distribution networks, of image quality, and of flexibility and variety of performances which for the very first time widen the TV set’s field of use well beyond the programs’ traditional fruition. But this evolution’s value is not only technological. Indeed, it has a profound impact on the entire TV system: from the offer typologies to the consumption manners, from the technological and productive structures to business models. The market outlook, the operators’ typologies, the distribution systems are changing. The audience behavior and the TV watcher’s status are changing, as well as the nature of the medium and its function. In the previous section we described the evolution directives featured in the reference scenario. We will now analyse digital TV’s technological features with special reference to the advantages and limitations of the different manners of transmitting the digital signal.

New commercial arrangements and business models in electricity distribution systems: The case of Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 109468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorel Soares Ramos ◽  
Tesoro Elena Del Carpio Huayllas ◽  
Marciano Morozowski Filho ◽  
Mauricio Tiomno Tolmasquim
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Electricity Distribution

scholarly journals The Next-Generation Retail Electricity Market in the Context of Distributed Energy Resources: Vision and Integrating Framework

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josue do Prado ◽  
Wei Qiao ◽  
Liyan Qu ◽  
Julio Agüero
Keyword(s):  
Electricity Market ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Distributed Energy Resources ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
New Business ◽  
New Business Models

The increasing adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) and smart grid technologies (SGTs) by end-user retail customers is changing significantly both technical and economic operations in the distribution grid. The next-generation retail electricity market will promote decentralization, efficiency, and competitiveness by accommodating existing and new agents through new business models and transactive approaches in an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). However, these changes will bring several technical challenges to be addressed in transmission and distribution systems. Considerable activities have been carried out worldwide to study the impacts of integrating DERs into the grid and in the wholesale electricity market. However, the big vision and framework of the next-generation retail market in the context of DERs is still unclear. This paper aims to present a brief review of the present retail electricity market, some recent developments, and a comprehensive vision of the next-generation retail electricity market by describing its expected characteristics, challenges, needs, and future research topics to be addressed. A framework of integrating retail and wholesale electricity markets is also presented and discussed. The proposed vision and framework particularly highlight the necessity of new business models and regulatory initiatives to establish decentralized markets for DERs at the retail level as well as advances in technology and infrastructure necessary to allow the widespread use of DERs in active and effective ways.

scholarly journals The trend of multisided platforms (MSPs) in the travel industry: reintermediation of travel agencies (TAs) and global distribution systems (GDSs)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-279
Author(s):  
Suhaib Aamir ◽  
Nuray Atsan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Travel Agencies ◽  
Global Distribution Systems ◽  
Travel Industry ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the remarkable trend of multisided platforms (MSPs) in the travel industry with the help of which travel agencies (TAs) and global distribution systems (GDSs) can reinforce their intermediary roles. Orthodox TAs face the threats of disintermediation because of the ever faster-changing developments in information and communication technologies, such as the emergence of metasearch engines, online travel agencies, direct bookings on airline websites and the widespread of mobile applications for travel related bookings. GDSs face similar threats of disintermediation from low-cost carriers and legacy carriers, as these carriers promote and encourage direct bookings via their official websites or via the new distribution capability. Design/methodology/approach This is a casestudy-oriented research, and the case selected is a MSP based in Turkey. The data are gathered using semi-structured interviews conducted from 15 international representatives of this MSP in different countries. Interviews were conducted either physically at the MSP’s headquarters in Antalya, Turkey, or virtually using Zoom application from January to October 2019. Findings The paper portrays the significance of MSPs in terms of their contributions toward the reintermediation of the two important intermediaries, namely, TAs and GDSs in the travel industry supply chain. Both of them are prone to the dangers of disintermediation because of the developments in technology, networking and communication channels; the worldwide accessibility of the stakeholders to the internet; and the direct reach of suppliers to consumers. The deteriorating role of TAs and GDSs is reignited by the successful launch, deployment and adoption of MSPs in the ecosystem of the travel industry. Originality/value This paper offers an insight into the prevailing trend of MSPs in business to business (B2B) trading from the perspective of two main intermediaries, TAs and GDSs, in the supply chain of the travel industry. The paper in a novel way compiles the data from the interviews to shed light on the adoption of MSPs by intermediaries in their business models to reintermediate themselves because the sole reliance of intermediaries on orthodox business models is pushing them on to the verge of disintermediation.

scholarly journals In Search of Excellence in E-Customer Logistics Service

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Ocicka ◽  
Marta Raźniewska
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Distribution Channels ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Logistics Systems ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Modern Distribution

Abstract The e-commerce market has been developing very rapidly and changing traditional distribution systems. The development of online channels is matched by a similar evolution of companies’ logistics systems. As a consequence, logistics processes management now significantly influences e-customer service quality, which has emerged as a competitive advantage. The main goal of this paper is to identify e-commerce business models, modern distribution channels and management tools that would facilitate a continuous improvement in e-customer logistics service. Based on the literature and interviews with e-commerce services providers, we provide a plethora of good and best practices useful for managers in the rapidly developing and highly competitive e-commerce business.

scholarly journals Digital age business model innovation for sustainability in University Industry Collaboration Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 211 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Ari Happonen ◽  
Ulla Santti ◽  
Harri Auvinen ◽  
Teemu Räsänen ◽  
Tuomo Eskelinen
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
The University

This study aims to investigate a digitalization-related business model as a result from the university-SME collaboration. The SME of the case study (Preventos Informatics Ltd) specializes in water distribution systems in industrial scale, telemetry, and sensor data-based monitoring of the water distribution. The business model of the company is a result of an innovation process during 2016-2017. The SME was established 2018. This study examines the commercialization process’s success factors and compares the original business model to the finally implemented one after two years. The study reviews the current literature of sustainable business models and digitalization and reflects the results from this study. Based on the results, by quantifying the sustainability, environmental aspects and digitalization, value added can be brought to the business model. Our study suggests that by adding more digitalization, sensor technologies, and dataanalysis, quantifying the real value of innovations is possible.

scholarly journals The LTTV Consultations: Mapping Old and New Interests in Television Today

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Elizabeth Luka ◽  
Catherine Middleton
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Telecommunications Industry ◽  
Local Content ◽  
On Demand ◽  
De Se ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Grand Public

This article unpacks two infographic analyses to highlight two important themes regarding changes to the distribution systems and business models for the converging broadcast and telecommunications industry. First is that the recent revolution in production practices is now reverberating through the distribution system, as illustrated by a provisional mapping of a complex stakeholder ecosystem. Second is the clarity and consistency of the messages received from Canadians during CRTC consultations. In the Let’s Talk TV consultations, consumer-citizen messages centered on the desirability of readily available online and on-demand content, particularly Canadian and local content. By showing various stakeholders and their points of intersection throughout the process, this article aims to make a complex business more comprehensible, or at least more accessible, to a broad audience.Cet article explore deux analyses infographiques afin de souligner deux thèmes importants relatifs à des changements aux réseaux de distribution et aux modèles d’entreprise pour les industries convergentes de la radiodiffusion et de la télécommunication. Le premier thème est que la révolution récente dans les pratiques de production est en train de se manifester dans le réseau de distribution, tel qu’illustré dans cet article par l’inventaire provisoire d’un écosystème complexe de parties prenantes. Le second thème est la clarté et la constance des messages reçus de la part de Canadiens au cours des consultations du CRTC. En effet, pendant les consultations Parlons télé, les consommateurs/citoyens ont exprimé leur désir d’accéder facilement à du contenu en ligne et sur demande, particulièrement du contenu canadien et local. En présentant diverses parties prenantes et leurs points d’intersection tout au long du processus, cet article tient à rendre une situation complexe plus compréhensible, ou du moins plus accessible, pour le grand public.

The long reach of lean retailing: Firm embeddedness and Wal-Mart’s implementation of local produce sourcing in the US

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Dara Bloom ◽  
C Clare Hinrichs
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Local Food ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Hybrid Strategy ◽  
Network Embeddedness ◽  
Cutting Out ◽  
The U.S

With its corresponding concepts of societal, territorial, and network embeddedness, firm embeddedness offers a theoretical framework for analyzing how retailers develop strategies and business models determined by their home country context, but also adapted to new places, consumers, and networks. This paper uses firm embeddedness to examine food retailer adaptation within a changing home market, focusing on Wal-Mart’s efforts to implement local produce sourcing in the U.S. Growing consumer interest in local food has sufficiently shifted the competitive landscape within the U.S. market that Wal-Mart and other food retailers have sought to incorporate local produce into their operations. This paper asks whether Wal-Mart’s core lean retailing strategy facilitates or impedes such efforts to localize its U.S. produce supply chains. Qualitative field research conducted in 2011–2012 in one U.S. region centered on semi-structured interviews with 27 fresh fruit and vegetable producers involved in Wal-Mart’s local produce supply chains and 20 representatives of organizations facilitating commercial relationships between local growers and Wal-Mart. We find that the lean retailing model developed by Wal-Mart in response to historical circumstances in U.S. retailing and central to its present global retail dominance also limits Wal-Mart’s ability to engage in the bottom-up learning and adaptation to local contexts necessary for adjusting to the new competitive environment of local food. Wal-Mart’s centralized management and distribution systems, practices of cutting out intermediaries, and emphasis on standardization all presented some barriers to establishing the territorial and network embeddedness that could facilitate adaptation. However, we conclude that rather than simply failing to adapt to the challenges of localization, Wal-Mart applied a hybrid strategy in its local produce sourcing program. This hybrid strategy combined lean retailing—Wal-Mart’s traditional basis of competition—with selected, rather than comprehensive aspects of localization.

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