This thesis explores how established firms can transform their traditional linear business models by adopting platform strategies and applying platform thinking principles. It contributes to the growing body of research on platforms by examining three key aspects. First, it addresses how established firms differentiate between creating true platform-based businesses and not mistaking them as traditional linear digital businesses. Second, it delves into the characteristics of platforms developed by incumbent firms, including their types, objectives, and integration with existing business structures. Third, it investigates the platform creation process, highlighting both the advantages and challenges that incumbents may encounter. The cases analyzed in this study are primarily drawn from companies listed on the FTSE MIB Index, with platform examples identified through comprehensive Google searches of these companies. A multiple case study approach was employed, utilizing both secondary sources from Google searches and interviews with respondents from the top management of the companies involved in platform development. This method enabled a thorough examination of the research question, addressing all three critical pillars previously outlined. This research advances the understanding of platforms and platform thinking by revealing how large established firms successfully create platforms within their traditional business environments. Furthermore, the case studies presented in this thesis aim to lay the groundwork for management to confidently guide their organizations into the future.
Questa tesi esplora come le imprese consolidate possano trasformare i loro modelli di business lineari tradizionali adottando strategie di piattaforma e applicando i principi del platform thinking. Contribuisce alla crescente letteratura sulle piattaforme esaminando tre aspetti chiave. In primo luogo, affronta il modo in cui le imprese consolidate differenziano la creazione di veri business basati su piattaforme, evitando di confonderli con semplici business digitali lineari tradizionali. In secondo luogo, analizza le caratteristiche delle piattaforme sviluppate dalle imprese incumbent, inclusi i loro tipi, obiettivi e l’integrazione con le strutture di business esistenti. In terzo luogo, indaga il processo di creazione delle piattaforme, evidenziando sia i vantaggi che le sfide che gli incumbent possono incontrare. I casi analizzati in questo studio provengono principalmente da aziende quotate nell'indice FTSE MIB, con esempi di piattaforme identificati attraverso ricerche approfondite su Google di queste aziende. È stato adottato un approccio di multiple case study, utilizzando sia fonti secondarie reperite tramite ricerche su Google sia attraverso interviste con i membri del top management delle aziende incumbent coinvolte in sviluppo di piattaforme. Questo metodo ha consentito un esame approfondito della domanda di ricerca, affrontando tutti e tre i pilastri critici precedentemente delineati. Questa ricerca amplia la conoscenza delle piattaforme e del platform thinking rivelando come le grandi imprese consolidate riescano a creare con successo piattaforme all'interno dei loro ambienti di business tradizionali. Inoltre, i casi studio presentati in questa tesi mirano a gettare le basi affinché il management aziendale possa guidare con sicurezza le proprie organizzazioni verso il futuro.
From linearity to platforms: how traditional established firms embrace platform thinking concepts
Gesù, Elena
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis explores how established firms can transform their traditional linear business models by adopting platform strategies and applying platform thinking principles. It contributes to the growing body of research on platforms by examining three key aspects. First, it addresses how established firms differentiate between creating true platform-based businesses and not mistaking them as traditional linear digital businesses. Second, it delves into the characteristics of platforms developed by incumbent firms, including their types, objectives, and integration with existing business structures. Third, it investigates the platform creation process, highlighting both the advantages and challenges that incumbents may encounter. The cases analyzed in this study are primarily drawn from companies listed on the FTSE MIB Index, with platform examples identified through comprehensive Google searches of these companies. A multiple case study approach was employed, utilizing both secondary sources from Google searches and interviews with respondents from the top management of the companies involved in platform development. This method enabled a thorough examination of the research question, addressing all three critical pillars previously outlined. This research advances the understanding of platforms and platform thinking by revealing how large established firms successfully create platforms within their traditional business environments. Furthermore, the case studies presented in this thesis aim to lay the groundwork for management to confidently guide their organizations into the future.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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