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)

Oil Companies Need to Go Digital to Survive
BN
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 2:46 pm
Many industries have implemented the use of digital technologies to improve their operating models, but one industry has lagged in that adaptation: oil and gas. The oil and gas industry lost motivation for continual improvements and application of new technologies, [...]
The Age of Smart Iron
Andrew Choi
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 2:50 pm
Digital transformation is not typically associated with the construction industry. Think about the last time you walked past an active construction site. Most of the activity was probably centered around the heavy machinery performing rather basic functions such as digging [...]
Cloud-Based Rendering for the Animation Industry
NT
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 6:41 am
Cloud-based rendering has the potential to cut costs for everyone, if service providers can cater to small studios by thinking big.
Slacking – A new way to win?
Luke
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 6:09 pm
"Slacking" takes on new meaning as companies get serious about the distributed workplace.
Nest Learning About More Than Just Thermostats
Jon
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Nest delivered an old idea of programmed temperature control in far more polished implementation. Can they continue to make the other elements of the home smarter and connected?
How to become the next Leo Messi
Cristina
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 7:15 pm
FirstV1sion enables sports fans to watch games from the athlete’s point of view. Yes, literally. Thanks to the most advanced technology we will all (hopefully) be able to watch and learn firsthand from our favorite players
The value of face-to-face in a digital world
Jose Entrecanales
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 4:06 pm
In a world where a higher proportion of our daily interactions happen online, making the effort to build face-to-face relationships with customers and suppliers seems to be an increasingly valuable investment. Companies that have recognised and acted upon this trend [...]
Wasting $1 B.. good enough incentive to revamp eHealth programs in Canada?
Purple Unicorn Doppelgänger
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 4:45 pm
After misusing $ 1 B of taxpayers money trying to develop an effective eHealth infrastructure, Ontario decided to revamp its digital health program. After spending another $ 1.1 B, the initiative is still far from being implemented. What should they [...]
Welcome to the Unicorn Club: A Billion Dollar Idea to Harness Data
BRZ
Posted on November 16, 2016 at 6:28 pm
How one company is attempting to harness data for historically archaic industrial applications like mining.
Zillow: Ahead of its Time or Falling Behind?
RCTOM
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 1:59 pm
Zillow uses big data and machine learning to address pain points in the real estate industry, but is it thinking too small?
Online Groceries: The Value of Convenience is Only the Tip of the Iceberg Lettuce
Alejandro
Last modified on November 20, 2016 at 12:45 am
Whole Foods needs to step into the digital age, it will have a tremendous impact on their business.
Eagleview Technologies: The Eye in the Sky
WesternAve
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Eagleview Technologies, a provider of aerial imagery and 3D measurement software solutions, is currently transforming the $30 billion home roofing industry in the United States.
Digital Change at Terminix
Robby Berner
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Terminix has used technological innovation to make its technicians more effective and customers happier
Caterpillar and the Internet of Big Things
Laura Carpenter
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:12 pm
In order to cement its position as an industry leader, Caterpillar must metamorphose into a digitally-minded, analytics powerhouse.
Venmo – Should Banks be Worried?
Gabrielle
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 12:24 pm
The peer-to-peer money transfer app has changed the way we think about cash and how to spend it.
Wild Technology for Wild Wings – a Restaurant with no Servers?
Alpha
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings leverages digital technology to improve customer interactions
Building Consumer Trust: Walmart Introducing Blockchain to Chinese Pork
NLH7001
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:35 pm
What could pork chops and bitcoin possibly have in common? More than you might think...
Turn In Your Phone, and Tune In to Life
Hans Latta
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 7:40 am
Musicians, comedians and fans are fed up with excessive cellphone use at performances. Yondr, a new start-up, has an innovative product for creating "phone-free zones," and is trying to return authenticity, privacy and exclusivity to venues and artists.
The Great (Digital) Outdoors
TOM217
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:20 pm
Out-of-home (OOH) advertising is the world’s oldest advertising medium.  Though it may be a little late to the party, OOH is finally making a push into the digital landscape in a way that will transform our streets, public transit systems [...]
Digitizing Daycare: How the Learning Care Group has used technology to get ahead
JFW
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:55 pm
In this post, we look at how the Learning Care Group has created value for itself and parents through the use of education documentation applications.
Modern Day Map Maker
03v50vwe
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 4:55 pm
Geospatial data and analysis were traditionally thought to be difficult-to-access disciplines. Mapbox has unlocked geospatial data for developers, large organizations, and lay people, changing the way map data appears in our daily lives.
Lights, Camera, Cannibalization? The NetFlix-ication of Broadway
RR
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Given high costs of Broadway and relatively short runs, it is common that Broadway productions do not break even until they leave The Great White Way and are part-way through their first national tour. Will online delivery of theatre help [...]
Medtronic: Adding an “M” to “IoT”
RT
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 1:26 pm
Medtronic uses IoT technology to mature its product line and elevate its position in patient care.
Cisco and the Internet of Things
Lane
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Cisco is in the middle of a large pivot from a network hardware company to a SaaS IoT company.
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