Tapping the Full Potential of eHealth: Business Models Need Economic Assessment Frameworks

2017 ◽  
pp. 39-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe Pascal
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Full Potential

scholarly journals System Modelling and Analysis to Support Economic Assessment of Product-Service Systems

Systems ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Khaled Medini ◽  
Sophie Peillon ◽  
Martha Orellano ◽  
Stefan Wiesner ◽  
Ang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Service Systems ◽  
System Modelling ◽  
Value Network ◽  
A Value ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Industrial Cleaning ◽  
Product Service Systems

The evolution towards more customer-centric operations within manufacturing and service industries gave rise to novel ways of value creation and delivery such as Product–Service Systems (PSS). PSS integrate tangible and intangible elements to create new values for both customers and providers. Therefore, a close collaboration is required among various actors in a value network to co-create values towards win–win gains. For companies to keep up with this pace, new decision support tools are needed to accompany PSS engineering and to adjust business models. This need is confronted with the scarcity of PSS-oriented economic assessment models and methods. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for the economic assessment of PSS. The framework relies on a novel combination of system modelling and analysis approaches to enable cost and revenue attribution to different actors in a value network. The applicability and relevance of the framework are demonstrated through a case study in the industrial cleaning sector.

scholarly journals A mobile world made of functions

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haohong Wang
Keyword(s):  
User Experience ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Information Control ◽  
Home Entertainment ◽  
Customer Interaction ◽  
User Data ◽  
The Moment

We are currently living in a world dominated by mobile apps and connected devices. State-of-the-art mobile phones and tablets use apps to organize knowledge and information, control devices, and/or complete transactions via local, web, and cloud services. However, users are challenged to select a suite of apps, from the millions available today, that is right for them. Apps are increasingly differentiated only by the user experience and a few specialized functions; therefore, many apps are needed in order to cover all of the services a specific user needs, and the user is often required to frequently switch between apps to achieve a specific goal. User experience is further limited by the inability of apps to effectively interoperate, since relevant user data are often wholly contained within the app. This limitation significantly undermines the continuous (function) flow across apps to achieve a desired goal. The result is a disjointed user experience requiring app switching and replicating data among apps. With these limitations in mind, it appears as if the current mobile experience is nearing its full potential but failing to leverage the full power of modern mobile devices. In this paper, we present a vision of the future where apps are no longer the dominant customer interaction in the mobile world. The alternative that we propose would “orchestrate” the mobile experience by using a “moment-first” model that would leverage machine learning and data mining to bridge a user's needs across app boundaries, matching context, and knowledge of the user with ideal services and interaction models between the user and device. In this way, apps would be employed at a function level, while the overall user experience would be optimized, by liberating user data outside of the app container and intelligently orchestrating the user experience, to fulfill the needs of the moment. We introduce the concept of a functional entry-point and apply the simple label “FUNN” to it (which was named “FUNC” in (Wang, 2014)). We further discuss how a number of learning models could be utilized in building this relationship between the user, FUNN, and context to enable search, recommendations and presentation of FUNNs through a multi-modal human–machine interface that would better fulfill users' needs. Two examples are showcased to demonstrate how this vision is being implemented in home entertainment and driving scenarios. In conclusion, we envision moving forward into a FUNN-based mobile world with a much more intelligent user experience model. This in turn would offer the opportunity for new relationships and business models between software developers, OS providers, and device manufacturers.

scholarly journals Medical technology innovation for a sustainable impact in Low- and Middle-Income countries: a holistic approach.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomzi Makoliso ◽  
Bertrand Klaiber ◽  
Romain Sahli ◽  
Jean Roger Moulion Tapouh ◽  
Samuel Nko'o Amvene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Business Models ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Population ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Imaging ◽  
The World ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Technologies that have been designed for use in high-income countries often fail to deliver their full potential when transposed to Low and Middle-Income Contexts (LMICs). The health sector is a case in point, as medical devices, whether donated or purchased, are generally short lived in those contexts. The mismatch between needs and available solutions originates from the inadequacy of both the technology and the business models. Essential medical technologies such as oxygen concentrators, neonatal incubators, anesthesia machines or diagnostic X-ray systems are classic examples. The case of diagnostic X-ray imaging is particularly striking: 125 years after its invention, up to two thirds of the world population still does not have access to radiology services, according to the World Health Organisation. This is despite the fact that X-ray radiology is one of the cornerstone of healthcare and a crucial instrument for diagnosing a variety of health issues ranging from trauma to tuberculosis and other lung diseases.We are presenting an integrated methodological approach, to develop innovative solutions adapted to the context of LMICs. The approach relies on three crucial pillars: cooperation, interdisciplinarity and entrepreneurship with a long-term sustainability perspective. We propose a set of four complementary tools that increase the chances of successfully developing and deploying the technologies at scale. The tools, while very practical, allow striking a balance between economic viability, environmental and social impact. We illustrate the use of these tools with the case of diagnostic X-ray imaging. We propose that using the approach and tools presented here could allow to rethink other complex technologies that have the potential to address social challenges, in the perspective of making them suitable for LMICs. We also believe that this approach to developing solutions addressing the needs of poorer communities, may lead to better products in industrialized contexts as well.

scholarly journals Economic Assessment and Business Models of Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems in Multiapartment Buildings: Case Studies for Austria and Germany

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadette Fina ◽  
Andreas Fleischhacker ◽  
Hans Auer ◽  
Georg Lettner
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
End User ◽  
Electricity Prices ◽  
Total Load ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Electricity Costs ◽  
Legislative Amendments

This paper analyses the profitability and business models of shared, nonsubsidized PV systems’ usage in multiapartment buildings in Austria in the context of legislative amendments which came into force in July 2017. In addition, it compares the Austrian results with those of Germany, where significantly higher retail electricity prices determine the profitability benchmark. To that end, a multiobjective optimization model is developed for the optimal dimensioning of PV systems and energy storage facilities in keeping with different end user objectives, ranging from minimizing annual electricity costs to maximizing self-consumption. The results show that the profitability of shared use of nonsubsidized PV systems is marginal in Austria. This means that, based on individual apartment load profiles, the profitability gap ranges between 0 and 40 euros per apartment, whereas the consideration of the building as total load leads to a small cost-saving potential of about 90 euros for the whole building in the best case and thus profitability. In contrast, significant profitability of shared PV systems in multiapartment buildings can be achieved in Germany, where the renewable energy surcharge results in high retail electricity prices. At present, different business models, accounting and billing concepts, are being tested in these countries to learn about the best-practice concepts.

Automation of Network Services for the Future Internet

2021 ◽  
pp. 185-211
Author(s):  
Samier Said Barguil ◽  
Oscar Gonzalez de Dios ◽  
Victor Lopez ◽  
Kellow Pardini ◽  
Ricard Vilalta
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Engineering ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Future Internet ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Network Resources ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Loosely Coupled ◽  
Standard Data ◽  
Target Architecture

Internet service providers are shifting to an open, modern, software-based architecture that enables both new operating and business models. The target architecture is loosely coupled, cloud-native, data and artificial intelligence-driven, and relies on traffic engineering-related protocols to get the full potential of the network capabilities. The components need to use standard interfaces to be easily procured and deployed without the need for customization. Achieving these goals will require a significant change in how the network resources are architected, built, procured, licensed, and maintained. Some levers to drive this transformation rely on adopting open protocols such as NETCONF/RESTCONF or gNMI to operate the network and use standard data models to interact with the network more programmatically. This chapter presents such architecture, including service provider experiences.

Contrasting ideologies between generations in Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home – a 400 year old family owned organization

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Reddy Sai Shiva Jayanth ◽  
Gopalakrishnan Narayanamurthy ◽  
Abhishek Srivastava ◽  
Vamshi Krishna Velmajala
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
Expansion Plan

Subject area The subject areas are family-owned business, entrepreneurship and strategic management. Study level/applicability The target audiences for the case study are BBA and MBA students and management trainees who are interested in learning about family-owned business and the problems faced by them when generations change. This case can be used to teach concepts in family-owned business and strategic management courses in the context of emerging markets. The case also introduces the problems faced by a traditionally operating organization which has to change to survive in the market. The case can be used to teach senior management teams participating in executive education programs on how problems arise in family-owned business. To successfully work with this case study, students need to have the basic theoretical understanding of family-owned business. Case overview Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing home (SSANH), one of the most reputed Ayurvedic treatment centers in Kozhikode, Kerala in India, was converted into its present form in 1974 from Thekkayil Vaidyasala by Thekkayil Rajaratnam Vydiar. The latest addition to this family run nursing home is Dr Sananad Ratnam, who in continuity of his family tradition studied Ayurveda. Dr Sanand wanted to rethink the positioning of the 400-year-old family business system with an objective to increase the number of people served by SSANH. He is armed with ambitious plans to expand SSANH and increase the volume of patients served. Dr Sanand’s father, the second partner of SSANH, was not quite supportive of this idea. His father felt that the increase in scale without compromise in quality was impossible in Ayurveda. Dr Sanand felt handicapped with problems such as lack of marketing strategies, lack of standard managerial procedures, lack of innovation in processes and, more importantly, conflicting ideologies between father and son in the family-owned business. To address these problems, Dr Sanand has recently hired the services of a consulting firm. This case highlights how SSANH, in spite of being in an advantageous position, is unable to exploit its full potential. Further explaining the different ways in which different generations perceive business, this case invites the attention to the dilemma: Should the business proceed with its expansion plan? If it decides to expand, how it should convince the previous generation of the family that the expansion plan accommodates their concerns. Expected learning outcomes After completion of this case, students would be able to: gain a perspective on the problems faced by a family-owned business which has successfully survived for decades; understand how a family-owned business functions differently from other business models; evaluate different ways in which the organization can look to solve the dilemma by considering the different stakeholders in question; and apply the result of the literature on family-owned businesses to understand the dynamics of business of this specific setting, i.e. one that has a rich heritage, is in an emerging economy and is a family-owned business. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 3: Entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Optimal Bidding/Offering Strategy for EV Aggregators under a Novel Business Model

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dapeng Chen ◽  
Zhaoxia Jing ◽  
Huijuan Tan
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Opportunity Cost ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Stochastic Optimization Problem ◽  
Demand Curves ◽  
Charging Energy

Realizing the full potential of plug-in electric vehicle (PEVs) in power systems requires the development of business models for PEV owners and electric vehicle aggregators (EVAs). Most business models neglect the significant economic potential of PEV demand response. This paper addresses this challenge by proposing a novel business model to optimize the charging energy of PEVs for maximizing the owners’ profits. The proposed business model aims to overcome the opportunity cost neglect for PEV owners, whose charging energy and charging profiles are optimized with full consideration of the demand curves and market conditions. Lagrangian relaxation technology is used for the relaxation of the constraint of satisfying the charging demand, and as a result, the optimization potential becomes greater. The bidding/offering strategy is formulated as a two-stage stochastic optimization problem, considering the different market prices and initial and target state of energy (SOE) of the PEVs. By case studies and analyses, we demonstrate that the proposed business model can effectively overcome the opportunity cost neglect and increase the PEV owners’ profits. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the proposed business model is incentive-compatible. The PEV owners will be attracted by the proposed business model.

scholarly journals A Typology of Revenue Models for Community Health Worker Programs

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-105
Author(s):  
Richard Zang ◽  
Meryn Robinson ◽  
Stephanie Jeong ◽  
Stephen Suffian ◽  
Khanjan Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Shared Objective ◽  
Revenue Models

Community Health Workers (CHWs), a presence in almost every developing country, have proven instrumental in improving their communities’ health. CHWs in most countries are volunteers relying on programs with marginal government support and irregular external funding. A lack of incentives is a fundamental challenge to realizing the full potential of CHW programs. CHW programs often suffer from high attrition rates, poor efficiency and lack of coordination and accountability. This article argues that there is a dynamic interdependence between CHW programs and entrepreneurial mobile health (mHealth) systems trying to become economically self-sustaining. This interdependence can be leveraged to design effective, efficient and sustainable mHealth ventures that enable, complement and augment CHW programs with the shared objective of improving the healthcare system in developing countries. This article presents a typology of eight business models where CHWs function as the channels and champions for mHealth ventures. The target audiences of this article are innovators and entrepreneurs seeking to launch sustainable mHealth ventures by leveraging the civic infrastructure of community health workers in developing countries.

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