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)

How technology benefits Zenefits
Christie
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 1:44 pm
The digitalization of human resources
Finding a Cozy Nook in the eBook World
T.S
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 7:06 pm
As the Nook tablet fades into oblivion, can Barnes and Noble reinvent reading in the digital world and regain its former glory?
Smart Meters: Gateway to a better grid
Andrew Serpa
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 3:37 pm
Itron, a pioneer in traditional utility meter technology, is laying the groundwork for the IoT of the utility industry with its Smart Meter products.
From traditional farming to industrialized farming to digital farming – Can AGCO harvest the digital revolution to transform the industry?
MR
Last modified on November 15, 2016 at 6:59 pm
Fertilizers, biotechnology, and genetically-modified crops result in higher farming yields, but have negative externalities. Digital farming can disrupt the industry without sacrificing on environmental aspects.
Stitch Fix – Transforming Retail Through Personalization
A123
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Can data analytics and human curation transform the way we shop?
Oh Deere! Plowing Ahead Into the Future
Kalumet
Last modified on November 17, 2016 at 4:05 pm
What if your tractor was a transformer?
Ford is no longer ‘just an auto company’
bl1884
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 4:24 pm
Digital disruption has forced Ford to reconsider its core business model; the organization is moving from an “auto company, to an auto and mobility company”. To enable this, the Ford has created a wholly owned subsidiary, Ford Smart Mobility LLC, [...]
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.
YOTEL-ing Me Free WiFi’s as Creative as You Can Get?
MikeMorgan
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:46 pm
So, small-scale, scanty, stunted suites sound silly, sight unseen. But brazenly belief-brimmed brains built brilliance beam-by-beam.
Coursera – Quality Education for All
Mary Li
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Enabled by digitization and technology, we are now able to offer quality education to a larger audience in an affordable way. Coursera is a pioneer player in the space, using innovative technology to disruptive the education space.
On Dating Apps & Demographics: The Heart Wants What I.T. Wants?
SDB
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 2:28 pm
How economics and technology can help you find your Tinderella.
What to do when the Internet knocks on your store’s door: Nordstrom goes digital
TOM User1
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 10:12 pm
How can a retail behemoth, dragged down by investment in hundreds of stores keep up with the internet of things? When faced with shrinking Black Friday sales, limited international tourist spending, and declining earnings, where will Nordstrom invest its limited [...]
Amazon: Revolutionizing The Shopping Experience Since 1995
IH
Posted on November 16, 2016 at 8:11 pm
There is no doubt that the internet has revolutionized a wide variety of industries, from the ability to communicate across the world for free to being able to order groceries from your couch, however few companies have had as wide [...]
The Internet of (Government) Things: Technology in public spaces that serves public purposes.
JES
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 2:04 pm
In October 2014, the City of New York's franchise agreement to provide a citywide network of payphones expired. Anticipating the franchise’s expiration (and payphones’ obsolescence), City Hall asked residents: How would you reinvent payphones? The answer: the largest, fastest free [...]
Alibaba and Singles’ Day Sales
Long Lu
Posted on November 14, 2016 at 8:10 pm
Alibaba just announced 18 billion USD sales on Nov 11, the so-called Singles' Day in China. What's the secret behind this tremendous success?
Starbucks: Grinding Beans and Data
BCA
Posted on November 16, 2016 at 8:31 pm
Starbucks uses data to "know" their customer; helping them decide what products to make, what promotions to do, and where to place their stores
Under Armour: The Next Big Tech Company?
zaradi
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Amour, is making a~$700M bet that technology will define the future of the brand.
Bitcoin and the Blockchain
Todd Joseph
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:58 pm
If you cringe at the idea of Bitcoin because it conjures an image of those smug little Winkelvosse twins, then you and I have a hell of a lot in common…but by employing a new mastery of emotional regulation (thanks [...]
Instacart: The Digital Grocery Revolution
Priya
Posted on November 15, 2016 at 8:26 pm
With digital platforms and big data insights, Instacart is alleviated the cumbersome experience of grocery shopping in urban areas.
Lending in the digital era: Goldman Sachs embraces the challenge
A
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 12:14 am
Goldman Sachs has recently launched Marcus, its online lending platform. First mover in a changing market?
MYMAGIC+: DISNEY’S BIG BLUNDER?
HBS2018
Last modified on November 17, 2016 at 11:19 pm
Disney spent $1B on MYMAGIC+ - was it worth it? Time will tell.
How Talk Space has been revolutionizing the mental health industry
Gustavo
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 6:48 pm
Talk Space has been changing the Mental Health industry via digital transformation, allowing patients to connect with licensed therapists in a cheaper and more convenient way
Digitizing Indonesia, One Arisan at a Time
levi
Last modified on November 16, 2016 at 8:34 pm
RUMA builds apps and gives smart phones to the rural population in Indonesia to give financial empowerment.
LIKEtoKNOW.it: Using digital technology to enable impulse shopping
Ellen
Last modified on November 17, 2016 at 11:44 pm
As social media utilization has grown, so too have grown means to monetize it. LIKEtoKNOW.it is a platform designed to do just that, interfacing with social media app Instagram to deliver purchase information for items featured in blog posts to [...]
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