Digitization Challenge

November 18, 2016

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Choose a company that provides an interesting example of how digital transformation has created opportunities or challenges for business and operating models. A business model defines how a business differentiates itself by creating and capturing value. An operating model defines how that business delivers on that promise. Describe how the organization is using digital technology to develop its business model and operating model, and describe and justify what additional steps you think the organization should consider implementing. Your example can describe a positive (e.g., a success story or best practice) or negative experience (e.g., a business failure).

Note: The post for this assignment should be 600–800 words, and must conclude with a word count such as “(778 words).” Posts should not exceed 800 words.

Submitted (926)

Intel’s Big Bet on Internet of Things! Just in Time, or Far Too Late?
Bastiane
Last modified on November 17, 2016 at 1:19 pm
The world’s leading chip maker missed a huge opportunity in mobile devices. Now the rise of internet of things gives the company another chance to prove itself, or, to save itself.
Will two startups shake up China’s traditional bike business – a new round of ride-hailing fight in China
ADL
Last modified on November 17, 2016 at 5:24 pm
As China’s ride-hailing industry faces tougher regulations, tech companies and VCs are seeking for opportunities in a two-wheeled business instead of four
Pearson PLC’s Shift from Traditional Print to Digital
Uther
Last modified on November 19, 2016 at 1:34 pm
Pearson's shift from traditional print to digital learning and the exciting new possibilities it presents to improve access and outcomes in education.
Nest: Turning Up the Heat on B2B Innovation Too
Gabby
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 2:52 pm
Nest has been a pioneer in defining the unique role that connected devices and dynamic data will play in the home and in the insurance industry.
Spinning and Winning: How Flywheel’s Digitization Competes in Boutique Fitness
B6 crewmember
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:33 pm
In many ways, Flywheel Sports resembles most cycling studios: dark lighting, loud music, high prices, and lots of Lululemon. Find out how Flywheel uses digitization to stand apart.
The Ethereum Project: the World 3.0
JM
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:34 pm
The Blockchain is a technology that is expected to be as disruptive as the Internet or the electricity. It is widely known as the technology supporting the digital currency Bitcoin, but its usage goes far beyond crypto-currencies; in fact, based [...]
Digitizing the globe one pixel at a time – Google Maps
Aayesha
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:41 pm
A short story of Google Maps' past, present and future
Connected sensors for water quality testing
Rob
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 2:41 pm
With spending on water infrastructure decreasing, sensors can help consumers and utilities diagnose problems sooner.
Sport retailer knows how to swing the racquet
Artatak
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:48 pm
RFID is not a new but its widespread use is. Decathlon shows how a retailer can integrate vertically into technology driving efficiency for all stakeholders.
Sidewalk Labs: The Urban Parking Conundrum and its Digital Solutions
TOM
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:02 pm
Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company, has partnered with local governments to use digital technology to solve the problems of urban parking.
Cognex – riding the wave of digitization through machine vision
Ev_Benjamin_Brow
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 5:58 pm
CGNX trades on the Nasdaq and manufactures machine vision tools that substantially increase the speed at which products can be manufactured and the quality of the end-product.
The NFL Goes Digital
Billy
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 3:27 pm
How the NFL is digitizing and using the Internet of Things to further connect the players, coaches, and fans.
How to Train Your Driverless-car
Chaewon
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 6:36 pm
Article exploring Tesla's unique approach to developing self-driving technology by gathering real-world driving data.
Digitalization And Cows: A Productive Marriage. MOOOOOO
SSSSS
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:42 pm
Can digitalization transform the dairy products industry? There are good reasons to think it is.
CVS: From Consumer Value Stores to Consumer Value App?
Wissam Abourizk
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:23 pm
The retail pharmacy giant CVS recently accepted the digitization challenge and underwent a successful transformation from a drugstore chain to a provider of innovative healthcare services
Skootar: Transforming the Messenger Service in Bangkok
MA
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:56 pm
How one company is digitally transforming the Bangkok courier system.
Here’s How to Buy Anything from Anywhere (Without Shipping Costs!)
Amelia Lee
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 3:48 pm
Airfrov, a Singapore-based tech startup, has developed a platform that enables shoppers to buy anything from anywhere by connecting them to Airfrov-registered travellers.
The New York Times Adapts to the Digital Age
PD
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:37 pm
With its existence threatened, the storied newspaper has stayed afloat by re-inventing itself for the digital age.
Clover Food Labs: Using Technology to Bring The “Real Food” Movement to Cambridge, MA.
Ryan H.
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:03 pm
Customer demand for healthier, more local fast food options has skyrocketed in the past few decades. Yet, major restaurant chains have been hesitant to enter the space, due to obstacles of inconsistent food supply, dependence on local seasonality, and short [...]
You’ll Be Lost Without it: The Rise, Fall and Rise of Garmin
Jordan
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 3:30 pm
Garmin invented GPS powered navigation in 1989, however, the introduction of the smart phone allowed competitors to offer better nav products for cheaper. Can Garmin find a way to survive in this new world?
Meet Amy, an AI Enabled Assistant
LW
Posted on November 16, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Meet Amy, an AI Enabled Assistant X.AI, the creator of the personal smart assistant “Amy” is one example of a company that’s built its entire business model on “digitizing” how administrative tasks are carried out and disrupting the role of [...]
Drug Digitization
Schmoe
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 7:44 am
Proteus Digital Health’s “smart pill” may be our healthcare system’s solution to cut back on the staggering costs associated with medication nonadherence.
Marks & Spencer: Innovating an old fogey
sc635
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Can the 130-year-old retailer continue to give us ‘magic and sparkle’ in an increasingly digital world?
Recreating the Harvard Book Store
orianne
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 2:08 pm
The digital onslaught of e-books and Amazon-style e-tailers have put bookstores in an existential predicament. –The Economist, 2013 [1].
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