USA Defense Industry Companies’ Development in Current Conditions: Trends and Prospects

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Савченко ◽  
Evgeniy Savchenko
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Defense Industry ◽  
Budget Balance ◽  
Defense Budget ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Weapons Systems

The article considers the particular characteristics of functioning of USA defense industry companies in current conditions. These characteristics are marked by continuation of crisis trends in the USA economy and negative changes in the USA defense budget. The latter means not only spending reduction, but also changes in budget balance not in favor of procurement of new weapons systems and R&D. The situation determines the necessity of USA defense industry companies’ business-model structural adjustments. However, the implementation of the structural adjustments remains in question.

scholarly journals News, renewed: Towards a sustainable business model for online journalism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Alexander Colin Clark
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Business Model ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Online Journalism ◽  
News Websites ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
The Usa

<p>The News, Renewed project was established to pursue the following core objectives: 1) To identify the most promising business model for funding online journalism, through academic research. 2) To enable implementation of the most promising monetisation strategy, through the development of a technology enterprise.  From March to April 2014, Alex Clark conducted an online survey completed by 416 consumers, assessing willingness to pay for ten online monetisation strategies.  Strategies assessed include: payment-per-article, a payment-to-remove advertising, crowdfunding, donations, a mobile application, a ‘freemium’ model (charging only for premium content), a standalone subscription to a single news website, a national package of all news websites in New Zealand, a global package of all news websites in the world, as well as a multimedia package containing news, music, television and movies.  Survey data revealed that strategies embracing global bundling were most popular with respondents. While only one respondent (0.24%) said they would ‘definitely’ pay for a standalone subscription at $10 per month (NZD), 23 respondents (5.4%) said they’d definitely pay for a global news package, and 46 (10.8%) said they’d definitely pay for a news and multimedia package. Consumer preference for global bundling remained strong when viewing survey data through other analytical lenses, such as an aggregate of ‘probably’ and ‘definitely’ responses, as well as estimated conversion rates calculated using Predicted Purchase Intent values.  Upon completion of the survey, Alex worked with two developers to create PressPass, a platform focused on enabling the implementation of a bundling strategy by the journalism community. Once a prototype had been developed, Alex met with leading news organisations within New Zealand and the USA to share his findings and seek feedback about his proposed solution. In New Zealand, he met with NZME, TVNZ and MediaWorks. In the USA, he met with the New York Times, The Economist and National Geographic.  The News, Renewed thesis analyses the qualitative and quantitative findings from Alex’s consumer survey, while also providing qualitative insights from his interviews with industry leaders. The thesis has been submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Advanced Technology Enterprise at Victoria University of Wellington.</p>

The trials and tribulations of JTH Inc.

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-108
Author(s):  
Mayank Jaiswal ◽  
Robert Maxwell
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
The Usa

Theoretical basis The theoretical linkages are with dynamic nature of PESTEL analysis, Porter’s five forces, resource-based view of the firm and characteristics of an entrepreneur. Research methodology The names of the institutions and individuals involved have been disguised. However, the material facts of the case are authentic. Case overview/synopsis This case discusses strategy in the context of a crisis situation in a small business. JTH Inc. was a computer subcontract manufacturing (SCM) firm serving the New England region of the USA. The influx of international competition (mainly from China) due to recession led to significant challenges for JTH and the SCM industry. JTH was struggling and the situation was further complicated by the founder’s (Robert Maxwell) personal and emotional situation. Robert had to decide whether to keep the business running, close it down, merge with/be acquired by a competitor, innovate the business model or do something else. Complexity academic level This case is designed to target undergraduate students of Strategic Management; it may also include Entrepreneurship students. It should most probably be taught in the first half of the course after concepts such as PESTEL, Porter and resource-based view of the firm have been taught.

The growing pressures on Groupon's once-successful daily deal business

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Cathy Leung Miu Yee
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Listed Company ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Daily News ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Performance ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Daily Deals

Subject area Marketing Management, Business Strategy and Promotion & Advertising. Study level/applicability Associated degree, undergraduate and graduate students as well as executives from profit-making organizations. Case overview Groupon is the world's largest daily-deal Web site and a pioneer in the group-buying industry. The major feature of the company's business model is that merchants use Groupon as a platform to offer coupons with a discounted price, and the coupon buyers can then redeem these coupons. Groupon has done business in over 50 countries and, by 2012, had over 39.5 million subscribers received its daily news. It had a 59.1 per cent share of the daily-deals market in 2013. Groupon is a publicly listed company on the NASDAQ in the USA, trading under the ticker symbol of “GPRN”. Expected learning outcomes The students' business knowledge and skills will be sharpened by working through this case, and students will be challenged to identify solutions to the marketing concerns: specifically, how the driving approach of its daily-deal business model enabled the company to adopt a growth strategy that will confront the difficulties of the emergent “golden age” of the daily-deal industry in the twenty-first century. In addition, it will also be of help to the students to take the active roles of thinker, analyst, evaluator, decision-maker and implementer to evaluate the continuing changes in a competitive environment and consider how Groupon can seize available opportunities to predict future performance by comparing data from 2008 and 2012. 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.

scholarly journals Music Industry: Toward A New Business Model?

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis Koster
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Music Industry ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Music Downloading ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Legal Questions ◽  
New Business ◽  
The Usa

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.5in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;">The last ten years have seen many changes in the music industry, mainly caused by Internet music downloading, legal and illegal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The traditional business model of the recording music industry, based on the sales of CDs in retail stores, seems to be on its way out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>No clear new model has emerged yet, but several trends are noticeable for the recording music industry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>First, the decline of CD sales since the peak year of 2000 has accelerated, totaling 30% in the USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Second the recording music industry is going through a restructuring, marked by sell offs and mergers among the recording labels, by the disappearance of music retail stores, and by the foray of the majors in new directions, such as concerts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Finally, revenues from digital music sales are increasing, partially compensating for the decrease in CD sales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Whereas the providers of content, namely the labels and the artists, can be seen as victims of music downloading, the providers of the technology have benefited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The sales of its iPod/iTunes systems have provided Apple&rsquo;s more revenues than the sales of its computers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Other manufacturers are also entering this market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Meanwhile, academics and policy makers have been studying new types of copyright licenses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>One idea is to impose a global license, paid by Internet service providers, and repaid to them by Internet users.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Many technological and legal questions must be resolved for such a scheme to become viable.</span></p>

Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship as Innovation Source in the Defense Industry and Military

2021 ◽  
pp. 190-215
Author(s):  
Olcay Okun ◽  
Korhan Arun
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Military Culture ◽  
Defense Industry ◽  
Mutual Interaction ◽  
Economic Power ◽  
Military Innovation ◽  
Military Units ◽  
Innovation Processes ◽  
Weapons Systems

Many military-related innovation approaches can be followed, such as doctrinal, tactical changes, and innovations in the organizational structure of military units. These approaches examine innovation in its historical context and flow. Defense industries of the countries are an indicator of their power in the international arena and develop new war weapons, systems, and equipment with innovation. Innovations turn it into economic power. Militaries are the most important customers of the defense industries. From the design of the products to the feedback of the last user, the defense industry, and military are in mutual interaction. Military culture, which is shaped in the light of the experiences gained with blood on the battlefield and has its dynamics, is one of the main phenomena in the acceptance of innovations and shaping the culture of military innovation. In this chapter, the authors examine the contribution of the defense industry and military employees to innovation in these innovation processes and the organizational acceptance processes offered to the use of these innovations.

Collaborative consumption: a business model analysis of second-hand fashion

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 354-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sivasankari Gopalakrishnan ◽  
Delisia Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Number Of Customers ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the business model of second-hand fashion stores and explore their challenges/opportunities and suggest potential strategies for second-hand fashion retail stores. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research method using in-depth interviews of convenience sample of owners/store managers from within the USA was employed. Findings Contrasting the traditional retail stores, customers are the primary partners and suppliers of second-hand fashion stores. These stores retain minimal profits given a business model that typically involves sharing profits with customers. Cheaper price, thrill of finding great deals, value for brands and variety are the primary reasons mentioned by respondents for shopping at second-hand stores. Research limitations/implications Limitations include the use of a convenience sample of store owners/managers as well as the research is limited to women and children’s stores. Respondents of the study were from the same geographical region and the characteristics of the redistribution markets may vary in a different region. Practical implications As a means to foster textile waste reduction through second-hand clothing business, these stores could adopt innovative revenue streams, additional partnerships, and improved fashion and store appeal that may be effective in increasing profits and the number of customers. Originality/value This study is one of the early attempts to examine the business model of second-hand fashion stores, a form of collaborative consumption in the fashion context. The study contributes in promoting second-hand fashion stores as a sustainable business model in the fashion industry.

Developing and managing photovoltaic facilities based on third-party ownership business models in buildings

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (13/14) ◽  
pp. 855-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick T.I. Lam ◽  
Jack S. YU
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Performance Contracting ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Third Party Ownership ◽  
Building Owner

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the growing trend of developing and managing photovoltaic facilities owned by third parties in buildings, as a possible alternative to energy performance contracting. Design/methodology/approach Based on an established business model template, analysis is carried out on the framework of using third-party finance in the provision of photovoltaic facilities in buildings. Case studies in the USA and China enable comparison of policy tools enabling this approach. Findings While barriers exist in the common energy performance contracting approach for renewable installations owned by the building owner, vesting photovoltaic equipment with a third party for a certain period has become a viable business alternative as long as revenue is generated through a power purchase agreement or lease arrangement with the building owner. Research limitations/implications The third-party ownership business model works better if sufficient policy incentives exist alongside the revenue brought about by renewable energy. Hence, governments have to create the right environment. Originality/value Win-win situations have been identified through case studies in countries with burgeoning renewable energy use in buildings, notably the USA and China, giving new insights on facilities management.

Service Design for Delivery of User Centered Products and Services in Healthcare

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Marie Foley
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Service Design ◽  
Patient Experiences ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hospital Reimbursement ◽  
Patient Satisfaction Scores ◽  
Extended Care ◽  
The Usa

In the broader context of healthcare, hospitals have begun to adopt Service Design to understand and improve the patient experience.1 The patient experience has increasingly become more important in the USA as hospital reimbursement is tied to patient satisfaction scores.2 Beyond improving patient experiences, Service Design is extendable to helping care providers build relationships with individuals across different functions and silos to improve cooperation and communications internally and externally – while also improving outcomes.This paper, will firstly cover the essentials of Service Design and observe that service is an important element in the evolving Pharma 3.0 business model where patient focus, or centricity is the emphasized (along with importance of the payer in adoption of healthcare solutions). From there is discussion of Service Design in the evolving healthcare ecosystem, recognizing the importance of interactions throughout the system – patients, providers, physicians, extended care networks, etc. The discipline’s value is then illustrated through various applications in several mini case studies.

News, renewed: Towards a sustainable business model for online journalism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Alexander Colin Clark
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Business Model ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Online Journalism ◽  
News Websites ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
The Usa

<p>The News, Renewed project was established to pursue the following core objectives: 1) To identify the most promising business model for funding online journalism, through academic research. 2) To enable implementation of the most promising monetisation strategy, through the development of a technology enterprise.  From March to April 2014, Alex Clark conducted an online survey completed by 416 consumers, assessing willingness to pay for ten online monetisation strategies.  Strategies assessed include: payment-per-article, a payment-to-remove advertising, crowdfunding, donations, a mobile application, a ‘freemium’ model (charging only for premium content), a standalone subscription to a single news website, a national package of all news websites in New Zealand, a global package of all news websites in the world, as well as a multimedia package containing news, music, television and movies.  Survey data revealed that strategies embracing global bundling were most popular with respondents. While only one respondent (0.24%) said they would ‘definitely’ pay for a standalone subscription at $10 per month (NZD), 23 respondents (5.4%) said they’d definitely pay for a global news package, and 46 (10.8%) said they’d definitely pay for a news and multimedia package. Consumer preference for global bundling remained strong when viewing survey data through other analytical lenses, such as an aggregate of ‘probably’ and ‘definitely’ responses, as well as estimated conversion rates calculated using Predicted Purchase Intent values.  Upon completion of the survey, Alex worked with two developers to create PressPass, a platform focused on enabling the implementation of a bundling strategy by the journalism community. Once a prototype had been developed, Alex met with leading news organisations within New Zealand and the USA to share his findings and seek feedback about his proposed solution. In New Zealand, he met with NZME, TVNZ and MediaWorks. In the USA, he met with the New York Times, The Economist and National Geographic.  The News, Renewed thesis analyses the qualitative and quantitative findings from Alex’s consumer survey, while also providing qualitative insights from his interviews with industry leaders. The thesis has been submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Advanced Technology Enterprise at Victoria University of Wellington.</p>

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