Simulation-based business model innovation process for business-to-business contexts

Simulation-based business model innovation process for business-to-business contexts

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Innovating service-oriented business models in industrial business-to-business (B2B) contexts presents a complex and risky endeavor.Recently, System Dynamics (SD) modelling and simulation has been suggested as a tool for prototyping and experimentation in business model innovation (BMI).However, knowledge of how to best utilise SD in BMI is scarce.Therefore, our research objective was to develop a new simulation-based approach for BMI, bostik roll-cote particularly for B2B contexts.

We conducted a two-and-a-half-year action design research study with two industrial firms, Alpha (start-up) and Beta (incumbent firm).We developed and simulated new service-oriented business models as part of the two BMI teams.Our study resulted in the simulation-based BMI process containing phases, tools/techniques, and goals.Our findings demonstrate that SD, as a dynamic and visual modelling camif draps language, facilitates collaborative and cognitive activities during BMI, such as communication, design, evaluation, and decision-making.