Feasibility Analysis of Hybrid Value Creation − An Approach for Analysing the Feasibility of Hybrid Value Creation Business Models in the Context of SMEs

Ein Ansatz für die Analyse der Machbarkeit von Geschäfts-modellen hybrider Wertschöpfung im Kontext von KMU

Christian Köhler, Tobias Mahl
JournalIndustrie 4.0 Management
Issue Volume 37, 2021, Edition 5, Pages 16-20
Open Accesshttps://doi.org/10.30844/I40M_21-5_S16-20
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Abstract

The diffusion of networked, intelligent products and production goods within the framework of Industry 4.0 is not only changing production, but is also causing the emergence of new forms of value creation and new types of business models that offer products and services in an integrated manner. This trend is called hybrid value creation and aims to offer customers holistic and individual solutions. The development of such business models requires a multi-criterial feasibility study. This paper deals with the specifics of the feasibility study of hybrid value creation business models.

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