scholarly journals When Is an Innovative Urban Mobility Business Model Sustainable? A Literature Review and Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1761 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Valsecchi Ribeiro de Souza ◽  
Adriana Marotti de Mello ◽  
Roberto Marx
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Sustainable Urban Mobility

Although researchers have increasingly examined how business models promote sustainable urban mobility through innovation, the literature has focused less attention on what constitutes a sustainable and innovative business model in the context of urban mobility. To fill this research gap, this article aims to answer the following research question: what elements characterize sustainable and innovative business models in the field of urban mobility? To identify whether and to what extent the existing intersection between business models and sustainable urban mobility literature contributes to the development of this concept, a systematic review and analysis of the literature was conducted. The results indicate that the following aspects contribute to the sustainability of an urban mobility business model: favoring the use of clean energy; maximizing the use of transport resources and capabilities; encouraging substitution using sustainable modes; offering service orientation and functionality; articulating initiatives that address the needs of a wide range of stakeholders in transport systems; reducing travel demands; extending benefits to society and the environment in a systemic perspective; and developing scale-up mobility solutions.

scholarly journals Business Models Innovation for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Small and Medium-Sized European Cities

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-277
Author(s):  
Francesco Bellini ◽  
Iana Dulskaia ◽  
Marco Savastano ◽  
Fabrizio D’Ascenzo
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Sustainable Urban Mobility

Abstract Bad air conditions, limitless traffic, overloaded parking spaces are just some of the modern mobility problems that strike cities on a daily basis. The European Commission strives to address these issues by providing measures to improve the urban mobility situation in the small and medium-sized cities. The SUITS project (Supporting Urban Integrated Transport Systems: Transferable Tools for Authorities), which is financed under the umbrella of the HORIZON 2020 programme, aims at increasing the capacity of local authorities in Small and Medium (S-M) cities through the development and implementation of sustainable, integrated and accessible transport strategies and technologies. This paper aims to analyse and classify the innovative business models in the urban mobility sector that are aimed at increasing the capacity building of S-M cities’ transportation authorities through the implementation of new mobility solutions. It describes the innovative mobility business identifying the most successful models of service and partnerships in the sector.

scholarly journals Key Challenges in the Status Analysis for the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan in Podgorica, Montenegro

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1037
Author(s):  
Radoje Vujadinović ◽  
Jelena Šaković Jovanović ◽  
Aljaž Plevnik ◽  
Luka Mladenovič ◽  
Tom Rye
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Status ◽  
Sustainable Urban Mobility ◽  
Status Analysis

The paper presents the results of the application of a practical approach for collecting data, which provides a simple, cost efficient, and easily reproducible method that was applied to obtain the necessary data for the status analysis of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. Important data for the estimation of the existing condition of the traffic system were collected through desk research from the appropriate institutions and organizations. Several surveys and focus group interviews were conducted, in which about 5000 residents of Podgorica participated. In addition to answering questions, residents made numerous suggestions, confirming the correctness of a participatory approach in the new traffic planning paradigm that provides the SUMP with crucial advantages. A manual cordon count of traffic on five bridges for the traffic of the motor vehicles, as well as on two pedestrian-only bridges, was performed by students from the study program Road Traffic, and there are plans to repeat this in the coming years in order to enable more reliable monitoring and evaluation of the obtained data. Contemporary quality management tools such as BYPAD and ParkPAD were also used to assess the status of cycling and parking policy, respectively. It is especially important to emphasize that Podgorica is the first city in the West Balkans, and the fourth city in Europe, in which the ParkPAD tool was applied. A wide range of negative phenomena and trends was identified, like a rapid increase in the number of registered vehicles, an increase in the motorization rate and the number of traffic accidents, increased non-compliance with traffic rules, excessive use of passenger cars and auto-taxi vehicles, insufficient use of unattractive public transport, walking and cycling, etc. Based on the data collected, key challenges in status analysis in Podgorica were identified, which the SUMP should try to overcome.

Your winning business model agenda: four questions to shape growth

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladyslav Biloshapka ◽  
Oleksiy Osiyevskyy
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
The Other ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Growth Planning ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Defines clear steps for growth planning that support answers to the crucial question: How and where are you planning to scale up the business and what talent do you need to implement this? Design/methodology/approach As the “Business model value matrix” shows, having ‘happy customers’ is only one determinant of a business model’s success. The other essential block of diagnostic questions deals with the current state and prospects of the firm’s growth. Findings We found that companies that have found ways to keep their business models in a winner’s state can provide clear, evidence-based answers to questions about growth opportunities and risks, while their less successful peers have difficulty addressing the issues. Continuous collecting and analyzing of this information allows successful companies to embrace the strategy-as-learning model of development, built around active learning and proactive adjustment to evolving environment. Practical implications To develop a strategy for moving to and sustaining the Winner state, managers must clearly articulate and test a set of hypotheses about the mechanisms of their company’s growth. The first step on this path is related to obtaining a clear view on the factors that underpin the current financial performance. Originality/value High-performance cultures make sure that each manager has the clear answers to the questions of value, growth and digitization in order to learn, experiment and implement the company business model agenda. The unproductive cultures, on the other hand, are sustained by managerial teams that usually do not have the answers to these crucial questions, but are very good at political games.

scholarly journals Trust as a Key Factor in Shaping the Social Business Model of Water Supply Companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jabłoński ◽  
Jabłoński
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Business ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Water Supply Company

The current principles of doing business differ radically from those that were applied a few years ago. Global economic crises have shown that business must have a more social character. This gave rise to the creation of management solutions that would guarantee the satisfaction of a wide range of corporate stakeholders. In this context, ideas based on social potential began to emerge. As a consequence, the concept of social business models was born, accompanied by an attempt to search for the best business models possible in order to build the appropriate configuration of their components. According to the authors, an attribute of trust may be such a component based on which effective social business models can be built. As water supply companies are social enterprises, they have become the object of scientific research in this case. The purpose of the article is to determine the position of trust in the construction and application of social business models of water supply companies. The scope of the article includes scientific research into water supply companies in the most industrial region of Poland, Upper Silesia, with the most extensive and dense water supply network in the country. In this article, the AHP (analytic hierarchy process) method was used to conduct research. The aim of the analysis was focusing on the issue of trust as a key factor in shaping the social business model of the company. In the questionnaires, respondents were asked to answer questions on the following issues: trust-based organizational behavior at the company; trust-based social capital at the company; trust-based relationships at the company; trust-based processes and activities at the company; trust-based risk at the company; and the trust-based business model at the company. The adopted logic of the scientific argument conducted indicates that trust and its place and role in the social business model of a water supply company have a significant impact on the social and economic performance of the water supply company, and as a consequence, on increased social responsibility towards stakeholders as well. Trust even stabilizes the organization and its business model; it is also a value catalyst and neutralizes the potentially negative impact of the organization on other entities gathered around it. Trust as a stabilizer can also affect the consistency and scalability of the social business model of a water supply company.

scholarly journals Understanding Public Transport Ridership in Developing Countries to Promote Sustainable Urban Mobility: A Case Study of Mexicali, Mexico

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Sánchez-Atondo ◽  
Leonel García ◽  
Julio Calderón-Ramírez ◽  
José Manuel Gutiérrez-Moreno ◽  
Alejandro Mungaray-Moctezuma
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Global South ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Mobility Strategies ◽  
Sustainable Urban Mobility ◽  
Macro Variables ◽  
The City

Some small- and medium-sized Global South cities have unsustainable transport systems and no information to plan interventions in addition to having limited resources for data collection. This study proposes a method to understand Public Transport (PT) ridership in cities of these characteristics, based on previous studies and by analysing available indicators related to Manheim’s macro-variables, to identify their influence on the PT ridership. The method was applied in the city of Mexicali, Mexico. The results help to understand the causes of the low PT ridership and have implications for achieving sustainable urban mobility in the city. Findings reveal that mobility planning in Mexicali has been occurring without properly considering activity system related variables, so it is necessary to integrate urban and transport administration. Moreover, to increase PT demand in Mexicali, mobility strategies to discourage the use of private cars are necessary. The proposed method can be applied in other cities of the Global South with characteristics similar to the case study to understand the causes of PT ridership, so these can be considered by the agencies responsible for the planning of the city’s transportation system to promote a sustainable urban mobility.

scholarly journals Analyzing Urban Residents’ Appraisal of Ridepooling Service Attributes with Conjoint Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra König ◽  
Tabea Bonus ◽  
Jan Grippenkoven
Keyword(s):  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Private Car ◽  
German City ◽  
Sustainable Urban Mobility ◽  
Operational Concept

Public ridepooling systems could contribute to the reduction of traffic volume and emissions in cities by decreasing the number of rides by private car while increasing the average number of passengers per vehicle. Yet, it is unknown how urban travelers value different attributes of the ridepooling’s operational concept. Which characteristics of ridepooling concepts are most important to the users? In order to obtain a deeper understanding of travelers’ preferences concerning a ridepooling system, choice-based Conjoint Analysis was performed. Based on a literature review and a focus group, six relevant attributes of the operational concept of ridepooling systems were determined: fare, walking distance, time of booking, shift of departure time, travel time, and information provision. Data from 237 German city dwellers were analyzed with the help of Cox regression. Except for time of booking, all service attributes significantly affected the respondents’ choice. Besides the high relevance of fare, the results underline the particular importance of the attribute walking distance to the pick-up point for elderly. The results give guidance for the creation of user-centered public transport systems that meet the requirements of the prospective passengers and thus might contribute to the development of shared passenger transport systems for sustainable urban mobility.

The amazonisation of second hand technical equipment: Topotrade case

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Aliaa Khoury ◽  
Nayla Menhem ◽  
Liliane Elias Youakim ◽  
Yara Salame
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Biomedical Equipment

Learning outcomes This case reflects a classic approach to entrepreneurship based on entrepreneurial resources and opportunities. It also provides a vehicle for discussing the key features of a business model. It also addresses key strategic choices such as whether to replicate a business model or not. Case overview/synopsis This case study sets out the story of an entrepreneur: Zein Rachidi. It describes his history and the key milestones in his professional development until the creation and development of his own startup “Topotrade” the first online market place for used topography equipment. It also exposes his development plan, his will to scale up his business by replicating the same business model of Topotrade in a new market, that of used biomedical equipment. Complexity academic level This case is written mainly with a view to its use in the context of entrepreneurship courses for undergraduate students in management, as well as for entrepreneurs who can compare Zein’s trajectory to their own. This case is designed for students also suitable for courses in basic strategy, strategy and change and disruptive business models. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 3: Entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals A Business Model in Spa Tourism Enterprises: Case Study from Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam R. Szromek ◽  
Mateusz Naramski
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Excessive Pressure ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Scientific Issue ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article expands on knowledge about modeling tourism business. The basic scientific problem of the conducted research was the need to modernize the way of doing business in spa tourism enterprises by popularizing the business model and to provide an indication of the elements of the business model that should be grounded in the principles of sustainable spa development. The aim of the article is to present the results of our own research carried out in Polish spa enterprises in 2018. The key scientific issue was to examine the range of use of the business model templates in the management of tourism-treatment activities carried out in spas. Discussing the research results was preceded by a review of the literature on business models and the characteristics of activities carried out by spa tourism enterprises. The conducted research used qualitative methods, especially in-depth interviews, conducted with managers of the largest enterprises of spa tourism in Poland. Quantitative research was also conducted to examine the needs of tourists and patients. Our own scientific research has shown that spa enterprises in Poland very rarely and only within the scope limited to some elements of their activity, use the business model, and are not always aware of the wide range of its applications. As a result of the applications received, a business model dedicated to spa enterprises was developed. The article refers to the overtourism phenomenon in spas and indicates the need to put in business models, which are activities that protect spa areas against excessive pressure on tourism and the exploitation of natural resources.

scholarly journals Sustainable Business Models: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Nosratabadi ◽  
Amir Mosavi ◽  
Shahaboddin Shamshirband ◽  
Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas ◽  
Andry Rakotonirainy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Sustainable Business Models

During the past two decades of e-commerce growth, the concept of a business model has become increasingly popular. More recently, the research on this realm has grown rapidly, with diverse research activity covering a wide range of application areas. Considering the sustainable development goals, the innovative business models have brought a competitive advantage to improve the sustainability performance of organizations. The concept of the sustainable business model describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value, in economic, social, cultural, or other contexts, in a sustainable way. The process of sustainable business model construction forms an innovative part of a business strategy. Different industries and businesses have utilized sustainable business models’ concept to satisfy their economic, environmental, and social goals simultaneously. However, the success, popularity, and progress of sustainable business models in different application domains are not clear. To explore this issue, this research provides a comprehensive review of sustainable business models literature in various application areas. Notable sustainable business models are identified and further classified in fourteen unique categories, and in every category, the progress -either failure or success- has been reviewed, and the research gaps are discussed. Taxonomy of the applications includes innovation, management and marketing, entrepreneurship, energy, fashion, healthcare, agri-food, supply chain management, circular economy, developing countries, engineering, construction and real estate, mobility and transportation, and hospitality. The key contribution of this study is that it provides an insight into the state of the art of sustainable business models in various application areas and future research directions. This paper concludes that popularity and the success rate of sustainable business models in all application domains have been increased along with the increasing use of advanced technologies.

scholarly journals Innovation of Business Model to Expand New Revenue Stream and Exploring Willingness to Pay in Café, Restaurant, and Business Sector to Waste Logistic Service in Urban Area: Study Case of NYAMPIH

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 350-359
Author(s):  
Karin Winda Lestari ◽  
Melia Famiola
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Model Systems ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Market Segment ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
New Business

The purpose of this study is to find out solutions and implementation of business model systems to get new customers when NYAMPIH starts to scale-up and market expansion to urban areas such as coffee shops, restaurants, and also other sector businesses in the city of Bandung. NYAMPIH is a smart application and educational platform that connects waste officers with their consumers. In this case, the transported waste has been categorized properly according to the facilities provided. After that, consumers can collect points given by officers when picking up their garbage and can be exchanged for prizes. Consumers only need to subscribe, so all organic and inorganic waste will not end up in the TPA/TPS, because we will process it back into a new value. NYAMPIH faces an obstacle, how to change one's habits to care about their own waste. This study will use a qualitative approach by conducting observations, observations, and also interviews with a total of 30 respondents who have the position of manager and also the location cleaning division according to the market segment appointed by the researcher. The primary data used is the history of NYAMPIH operations with financial data, and for secondary data from literature reviews, journals, and books. Previously, the NYAMPIH market segment was housewives who lived in housing, but there was still a lack of comprehensive implementation when viewed from NYAMPIH's income so far. Therefore, this research is devoted to analyzing new business models with sales scenarios for new market segments. The location observation is used to obtain location information and also the problems faced by the respondents directly. Interviews were conducted to obtain validation regarding the business model which will later become the new guidelines for NYAMPIH. The results of this study indicate that NYAMPIH must expand its market segment broadly and large according to the results of observations and interviews that when market expansion will be NYAMPIH will be more prepared and can also be implemented comprehensively through the results of business models with new revenue streams There is also to implement the location of the sector business that subscribes to NYAMPIH which will later become a zerowaste city area. After evaluation and scenario analysis, all divisional activities, including marketing, operations, finance, will be further improved for each activity that will be carried out in terms of developing NYAMPIH in the future.

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