Digitalization and Early Internationalization- Systematic Literature Review Analyses

2023 | HICSS | Citations: 0

Authors: Appiah, Emmanuel; Gabrielsson, Peter

Abstract: Substantial anecdotal evidence has been garnered to make it uncontentious to con ... Expand

Abstract: Substantial anecdotal evidence has been garnered to make it uncontentious to concede to studies that stress on the influence of digital technology on early internationalization of firms. Having an interest to study how studies on this phenomenon has progressed overtime. The present paper systematically evaluates internationalization literature in which issues of digitalization feature as a component underlying the causes, processes, and outcomes of early internationalization. This enables us to outline the development of major research areas in terms of themes, theoretical and methodological approaches. We contribute by proposing several future research directions. Collapse

Topics: information technology capability internet technology electronic business mobile system marketing management

Methods: literature sample structured literature research theory development cross sectional research literature study

Developing Blockchain-enabled Marketplace Interfaces: A Design Science Research Study

2023 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Kölbel, Tobias; Zekri, Ahmed; Weinhardt, Christof

Abstract: Digital transformation's scope evolves from being limited to the organizational ... Expand

Abstract: Digital transformation's scope evolves from being limited to the organizational level to inter-organizational collaboration in supply chain networks and business ecosystems.Blockchain-enabled marketplaces have the potential to transform business networks by eliminating intermediaries. To investigate the interface design and visualization of blockchain-enabled marketplaces, we employed a design science methodology and synthesized knowledge from literature, practice, and qualitative expert interviews. Our research provides (1) theoretically grounded and prescriptive knowledge expressed in meta-requirements and design principles inspired by effective use theory, and (2) presents concrete design features and an expository prototype instantiation. The prototype is evaluated through focus group workshops and interviews with experts and potential users. Our work contributes to recent calls to investigate the design and visualization of blockchain-enabled marketplaces, advances research on blockchain applications in B2B contexts, and expands the literature on information system design for marketplace-oriented transformations. Collapse

Topics: usability user interface blockchain 3D printing user experience

Methods: design artifact qualitative interview focus group design process design science

Theories: theory of affordance

How Additive Manufacturing Platforms are Digitizing the Manufacturing Value Proposition

2023 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Morar, Dominik; Hiller, Simon; Petrik, Dimitri

Abstract: Digital platforms are established in business ecosystems with primarily non-tan ... Expand

Abstract: Digital platforms are established in business ecosystems with primarily non-tangible value creation (e.g., social networks, entertainment, software). All partners of a platform usually benefit from network effects. The digitization of physical products and processes drives industrial platformization, so manufacturing companies increasingly establish digital manufacturing platforms. The impact of digital manufacturing platforms on value creation in the manufacturing industry is of great interest. A highly promising technology for emerging production platforms seems to be Additive Manufacturing (AM), which enables economical manufacturing of small batches, individualization, and high flexibility in production. This study examinates the relation between platform providers and related platforms in the AM field. A literature review and a subsequent cluster analysis of AM platforms are the two pillars of our research design to identify five patterns of platform-based value creation in digital manufacturing. The discussion of the resulting value creation patterns highlights implications for platform business model design by manufacturing companies and knowledge on digital platforms. Collapse

Topics: value creation business model production management 3D printing innovation management

Methods: cluster analysis literature study qualitative content analysis structured literature research machine learning

Theories: lemon market theory

Value Appropriation Strategies for Interorganizational Data Sharing – a Case Study

2023 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Nienstedt, Jonas; Trenz, Manuel

Abstract: Interorganizational data sharing (IODS) grows increasingly complex in the conte ... Expand

Abstract: Interorganizational data sharing (IODS) grows increasingly complex in the context of business ecosystems. As the literature on IODS finds that organizations only share data if they perceive benefits from it, this study explores value appropriation strategies (VAS) through an ongoing inductive case study of the German orthopedic ecosystem, exploiting interview and secondary data from executives of various treatment facilities and a leading manufacturer of health products. Our preliminary grounded theorizing indicates that VAS for IODS involve four elements (partner selection, data tailoring, reciprocal design, and control enforcement) that each are realized by specific VAS activities. Further, we find that, different from other contexts, ensuring VAS for IODS is not about controlling the value creation process but is grounded in upstream strategic decisions. This understanding of VAS for IODS indicates that having strategies for value appropriation in place before diving into IODS is crucial for succeeding in data ecosystems. Collapse

Topics: value creation digital ecosystem web page 3D printing production management

Methods: qualitative interview case study qualitative coding longitudinal research theory development

Reconciling Strategy, Maturity, and Performance Measurement in Industry 4.0

2023 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Nolasco, Pedro; Barata, João; Cunha, Paulo Rupino da; Coelho, Miguel

Abstract: Maturity models are essential tools to evaluate Industry 4.0 readiness. However ... Expand

Abstract: Maturity models are essential tools to evaluate Industry 4.0 readiness. However, they have limitations in supporting organizational strategies over time and are insufficient to create company-specific Industry 4.0 roadmaps. This paper presents a research project to steer Industry 4.0 transformation in a leading paper pulp company listed on the Euronext Lisbon stock exchange. The contribution to the body of knowledge is a novel approach for Industry 4.0 adoption that extends the Balanced Scorecard with a fifth perspective and exposes the value of maturity model fragments: fractions of maturity models pertinent to a custom strategy. The proposed solution can support continuous improvement in long-term digital transformation strategies. Moreover, the lifecycle of maturity model fragments, namely, (1) dimensions and criteria elicitation, (2) personalization, and (3) strategic alignment, opens innovative prospects for maturity model design, tailorability, and practical relevance. KeywordsIndustry 4.0, maturity model, balanced scorecard, strategy development. Collapse

Topics: production management industry 4.0 3D printing strategic management balanced scorecard

Methods: maturity model design science design artifact company material design process

Dynamics of trending topics between social media, news, and scientific literature

2022 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Bender, Micha; Frank, Sebastian; Panz, Sven

Abstract: Information is disseminating more rapidly in today's world than ever before in ... Expand

Abstract: Information is disseminating more rapidly in today's world than ever before in history. Every now and then, topics simultaneously gain massive attention in social media, dominate news headlines, and attract interest from researchers around the globe. While individual domains and networks are studied extensively, one question remains less addressed so far: How does information spread across different channels, considering dynamics between social media, news and, scientific literature? In this paper, we aim to identify frequent patterns in the dissemination of information over multiple channels. Based on an adapted pattern mining algorithm for multivariate time series, we provide strong indications for the existence of distinctive information diffusion effects between social media, news and scientific literature. We find that when all information channels simultaneously cover a certain topic, the preceding period is characterized either by a sole growth of social media coverage or a simultaneous growth of social media and news coverage. Collapse

Topics: Twitter social media mobile system cloud computing internet of things

Methods: longitudinal research time series analysis computational algorithm cluster analysis literature sample

Technology Lifecycles and Digital Technologies: Patterns of Discourse across Levels of Materiality

2022 | Journal of the Association for Information Systems | Citations: 1

Authors: Gal, Uri; Berente, Nicholas; Chasin, Friedrich

Abstract: The technology lifecycle model is extensively used to study technology evolutio ... Expand

Abstract: The technology lifecycle model is extensively used to study technology evolution and innovation. However, this model was developed for industrial-age material technologies and does not address digital technologies with nonmaterial elements. Therefore, a question emerges as to whether the level of technological materiality is implicated in different dynamics of innovation, as reflected in the technology lifecycle. Digital technologies evolve through discourse that involves interactions among multiple stakeholders that shape the evolutionary trajectory of the technology. Therefore, we set out to examine whether discourse about digital technologies that vary in their level of materiality manifests in different ways throughout these technologies' lifecycles. To do so, we conducted a study comparing the discourse around 10 digital technologies-five highly material and five highly nonmaterial-at different stages of their technology lifecycles. We identified three characteristics of discoursevolume, volatility, and diversity-and examined them for the 10 digital technologies by analyzing their corresponding Wikipedia articles. Our findings show that the discourse around technologies with different levels of materiality is similar in the initial era of the lifecycle but diverges in the two subsequent eras. In addition, we found that the discourse around highly nonmaterial technologies remains elevated for longer time periods, compared to highly material technologies. Based on these results, we put forth propositions that challenge and extend existing research on the relationships between the technological level of materiality, discourse, and trajectories of technology evolution. Collapse

Topics: Wikipedia laptop computer smart TV operating system manufacturing robot

Methods: literature sample machine learning computational algorithm literature study design theory

Theories: theory of dominant design punctuated equilibrium theory

3D Printing Technology and the Market Value of the Firm

2022 | Information Systems Frontiers | Citations: 0

Authors: Goldberg, David M.; Deane, Jason K.; Rakes, Terry R.; Rees, Loren Paul

Abstract: 3D printing, sometimes known as additive manufacturing or digital direct manufac ... Expand

Abstract: 3D printing, sometimes known as additive manufacturing or digital direct manufacturing, is an innovative manufacturing technology that has gained notoriety recently. However, despite the promising potential and popularity of the technology, there is not yet evidence of the shareholder value implications of firms’ commitments to 3D printing. In this paper, we assess the effects on shareholder wealth of 3D printing-related announcements for publicly traded firms from 2011 to 2017. We find that the stock market places significantly positive value on announcements associated with rapid prototyping or ad hoc customization applications, while the reaction to announcements related to the use of 3D printing technology for mass production was far less enthusiastic. For firms faced with the decision of whether to implement 3D printing in their manufacturing processes, our findings suggest that the market greatly values 3D printing in several important contexts, but the technology is not a universal panacea. Collapse

Topics: production management 3D printing manufacturing information system IT investment financial performance

Methods: event study longitudinal research design artifact statistical hypothesis test regression analysis method

CREATING VALUE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING – MODELING OF ECOSYSTEM DETERMINANTS

2022 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Hiller, Simon; Morar, Dominik; Petrik, Dimitri

Abstract: Despite the increasing managerial awareness for ecosystems to organize complex ... Expand

Abstract: Despite the increasing managerial awareness for ecosystems to organize complex value propositions, little is known about how different roles can establish their business models (BM) in ecosystems. AM drives innovations in the product design and manufacturing fields predominantly across companies, indicating the eco-systemic organization of value creation without orchestrating and dominant keystone actors yet. This paper explores ecosystem determinants by analyzing the dynamic additive manufacturing (AM) paradigm. We conduct an empirical study with companies from the AM domain to visualize their value activities and define generic roles in the interdependent value creation process, adopting the e³-value methodology. By exploring these ecosystem determinants, our results aid practitioners in positioning their BMs in the AM domain and generate descriptive insights for the orchestrator BM design in a dynamic domain without orchestrating keystones. Collapse

Topics: value creation business model 3D printing production management business-to-business

Methods: qualitative interview literature study conceptual modelling qualitative content analysis qualitative coding

The Secret to Finding a Match: A Field Experiment on Choice Capacity Design in an Online Dating Platform

2022 | Information Systems Research | Citations: 4

Authors: Jung, Jaehwuen; Lim, Hyungsoo; Lee, Dongwon; Kim, Chul

Abstract: Online matching platforms require new approaches to market design because firms ... Expand

Abstract: Online matching platforms require new approaches to market design because firms can now control many aspects of the search and interaction process through various IT-enabled features. Although choice capacity—the number of candidates a user can view and select—is a key design feature of online matching platforms, its effect on engagement and matching outcomes remains unclear. We examine the effect of different choice capacities on the number of choices and matches made on a platform by conducting a randomized field experiment in collaboration with an online dating platform. Specifically, we (1) select users who are of a similar age and live in the same geographical location, (2) design four treatment groups with different choice capacities in which users can only interact with other users in the same group, and (3) randomly assign the users to the treatment groups. We find that providing more choice capacity to male and female users has different effects on choice behaviors and matching outcomes. Although increasing the choice capacity of male users yields the highest engagement, increasing the choice capacity of female users is the most effective method to increase matching outcomes. We posit and empirically demonstrate four mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of different choice capacity designs. Furthermore, we generalize our findings to other online matching platforms and discuss how choice capacity can be designed to increase engagement and matching outcomes. History: Ravi Bapna, Martin Bichler, Bob Day, and Wolfgang Ketter, Senior Editors; Thayer Morrill, Associate Editor. This paper has been accepted for the Information Systems Research Special Section on Market Design and Analytics. Funding: The work described in this paper was substantially supported by the Early Career Scheme grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China [Project No. HKUST 26504318]. Supplemental Material: The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/isre.2021.1028. Collapse

Topics: online dating mobile application production management 3D printing user behavior

Methods: experiment experimental group randomized field experiment experimental design ordinary least square