Business model innovation is used parallel with technical development to create competitive advantage within certain line of businesses. Many business have although not yet fully embraced business model innovation as a competitive foundation and still rely on technical development of products and services. The actual concept of business models and business model innovation has many different definitions and is perceived as ambiguous. The real estate business is a traditional line of business that often rely on technical development, location of the property and rent levels primarily as the competitive factors. As other line of businesses work more with business model innovation, as the IT-business, the interest for business model innovation grows in the real estate business.The purpose with this essay is to describe and analyze business model innovation within different types of real estate companies. Furthermore it’s investigated how companies within the real estate business today defines and uses business models.The study is based on a qualitative method whereof interview studies have been performed on different types of real estate companies. Primary data consists of interviews with 11 representatives from ten different real estate businesses. The result from the interviews have passed a thematic analysis to showcase eventual patterns in the answers from the interviewees.The definition of business models amongst the real estate companies was varying but all of them approached a definition that describes how a company works or creates profitability. None of the interviewees used business model innovation in a structured manner via for example a framework. The real estate companies on firsthand used technological development when innovating and not business model innovation. / Affärsmodellsinnovation används inom vissa branscher parallellt med teknisk utveckling för att skapa konkurrensfördelar. Många branscher har dock ännu inte anammat affärsmodellsinnovation såsom konkurrensmedel och förlitar sig fortfarande på i första hand teknisk utveckling av t.ex. produkter eller tjänster. Begreppen affärsmodell och affärsmodellsinnovation har många olika definitioner och upplevs som tvetydiga. Fastighetsbranschen är en traditionell bransch som ofta förlitat sig på teknisk utveckling, läget på fastigheterna och hyresnivåer som konkurrensmedel. I takt med att andra branscher arbetarmer med affärsmodellsinnovation, såsom IT-branschen, växer intresset föraffärsmodellsinnovation i även fastighetsbranschen.Syftet med denna uppsats är att beskriva och analysera affärsmodells-innovation inom olika typer av fastighetsföretag. Vidare utreds hur företag i fastighetsbranschen definierar och använder sig av affärsmodeller.Studien har sin grund i den kvalitativa metodläran varav intervjustudier har utförts på olika typer av fastighetsbolag. Primärdata består av intervjuer med elva representanter från tio olika fastighetsbolag. Resultatet från intervjuerna har genomgått en tematisk analys för att synliggöra eventuella mönster i respondenternas svar.Definitionen av affärsmodeller bland fastighetsbolagen var varierande men samtliga närmade sig en definition som beskrev hur ett företag arbetar eller skapar lönsamhet. Ingen av respondenterna använde sig av affärsmodells-innovation på ett strukturerat sätt genom exempelvis ett ramverk. De undersökta fastighetsbolagen använder sig i första hand av teknisk utveckling vid innovation och inte av affärsmodellsinnovation.

Submitted by Jan Schwarzkopf (jan_schwarzkopf07@yahoo.de) on 2016-03-05T16:47:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Master Thesis - Jan Schwarzkopf.pdf: 2363257 bytes, checksum: 01e918e5aff9dee47691738556f6503c (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Janete de Oliveira Feitosa (janete.feitosa@fgv.br) on 2016-03-11T13:55:06Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Master Thesis - Jan Schwarzkopf.pdf: 2363257 bytes, checksum: 01e918e5aff9dee47691738556f6503c (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Almeida (maria.socorro@fgv.br) on 2016-03-14T16:50:22Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Master Thesis - Jan Schwarzkopf.pdf: 2363257 bytes, checksum: 01e918e5aff9dee47691738556f6503c (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-14T16:50:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Master Thesis - Jan Schwarzkopf.pdf: 2363257 bytes, checksum: 01e918e5aff9dee47691738556f6503c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-01-28 / The following paper was conducted with the support of several entrepreneurs and startups from Brazil. The aim of the research was to find out which impact the Business Model Canvas, further abbreviated as BMC, has on technology-oriented startups in Brazil. The first step of the study was identify some general concepts of entrepreneurship, as well as the conditions and environment of the country. Afterwards, it was focused on defining and comparing different business model tools and concepts to the BMC. After the literature review and meeting with several professionals in the area of entrepreneurship and startups, a questionnaire was formulated in order to conduct the qualitative study and identify the main impact of the tool. The questionnaire was answered by ten startups. In order to check the validity and credibility of the research outcomes, theory and investigator triangulation was used. As a result, the usage of the BMC could be evaluated by obtaining the outcomes and the theory, which showed that Brazilian tech startups are using Osterwalder’s model for the reason of idea creation and testing, validating and pivoting their business model. Interestingly, the research revealed that the entrepreneurs are using the tool often not in the traditional way of printing it, but rather applying it as a thinking approach. Besides, the entrepreneurs are focusing mostly on developing a strong Value Proposition, Customer Segment and sustainable Revenue Streams, while afterwards the remaining building blocks are built. Moreover, the research showed that the startups are using also other concepts, such as the Customer Development Process or Build-Measure-Learn Feedback Loop. These methodologies are often applied together with the BMC and helps to identify the most sustainable components of the business idea. Keywords: Business

Cette recherche explique comment il est possible d’utiliser le concept de crowdsourcing dans le but de générer un modèle d’affaire innovant. Le terrain d’étude retenu est composé de données primaires et de données secondaires. Les données primaires sont issues d’un grand distributeur franco-iranien installé en Iran. Des données secondaires et permettant des comparaisons proviennent de 5 autres grands distributeurs dans le monde. Notre analyse permet alors de définir les apports du crowdsourcing pour chaque type de distributeurs. / This research explains the applications of crowdsourcing phenomena by generating an innovative business model canvas for a French-Iranian hypermarket retailer in Iran after analyzing the business models of five hypermarket companies worldwide (one Americans, one Japanese and three French hypermarkets). The following research question has been considered for this research: How retail companies can use crowdsourcing to be more innovative in order to enhance their competitive advantage?

Con la nueva tendencia que se ha intensificado más en este tiempo de pandemia, la agricultura urbana como pasatiempo o autoabastecimiento va a seguir en crecimiento, por lo que se ha encontrado un nicho de mercado muy interesante para el desarrollo de este emprendimiento. El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como finalidad determinar la viabilidad y el mercado de un emprendimiento enfocado a la agricultura urbana específicamente brindar una plataforma web que sirve como un medio de conexión entre las personas que necesiten una fuente información verídica y soluciones de sus problemáticas en la agricultura urbana. Y para las personas que se encuentren interesadas en comenzar a plantar un medio de obtención de información y un acompañamiento para tener un huerto exitoso. Para poder sustentar este proyecto se realizaron diversos experimentos que mediante las respuestas precisas de los participantes nos permitió la mejora en todo el proceso de creación. Con el propósito de poder mantener un crecimiento constante en el negocio se estructuró diversas estrategias y acciones que nos permiten perfeccionar el modelo del negocio. Finalmente, se realizó una proyección financiera para poder estimar los gastos e ingresos de los años futuros y poder garantizar una rentabilidad. En definitiva, con este trabajo se pretende iniciar este emprendimiento con lo que podría ser una de las primeras comunidades agrícolas urbanas en el país. / With the new trend that has intensified more in this time of pandemic, urban agriculture as a hobby or self-sufficiency will continue to grow, so it has found a very interesting niche market for the development of this venture. The present research work aims to determine the viability and the market of a venture focused on urban agriculture, specifically to provide a web platform that serves as a means of connection between people who need a source of accurate information and solutions to their problems in urban agriculture. And for people who are interested in starting to plant a means of obtaining information and support to have a successful garden. In order to support this project, various experiments were carried out which, through the precise responses of the participants, allowed us to improve the whole process of creation. In order to be able to maintain a constant growth in the business, various strategies and actions were structured that allow us to perfect the business model. Finally, a financial projection was made to be able to estimate the expenses and income for future years and to be able to guarantee profitability. In short, this work aims to start this venture with what could be one of the first urban farming communities in the country. / Trabajo de investigación

The subject of this diploma thesis is proposing the use of IS/IT in the implementation of a business strategy in a geological company operating in a very specific market. The thesis examines key internal andexternal factors related to the implementation of business strategy of the company, evaluates them and proposes concrete implementation of IT/IS tools to support achievement of strategic goals.

The subject of the diploma thesis is proposing the use of ICT in the implementation of a business strategy in the company M&P optik s.r.o.. The thesis examines key internal and external factors related to the implementation of the business strategy of the company, evaluates them, and proposes the specific implementation of ICT to achieve strategic objectives.

Este trabajo ha sido elaborado con la finalidad de desarrollar el plan integral de nuestra idea de negocio. A lo largo de este informe y luego de haber presentado la breve descripción de la idea que escogimos, se abordarán los siguientes temas: Diseño y desarrollo del Business Model Canvas; en donde identificamos el perfil de nuestro cliente. Además, desarrollamos el mapa de valor, junto con la descripción de nuestra propuesta de valor y los elementos diferenciales frente a la competencia. Luego pasamos al desarrollo y validación de todos los cuadrantes del BMC; en donde se utilizaron varios experimentos que nos ayudaron a sustentar todos los cuadrantes. Al término de ello, se procederá a explicar todo el plan del marketing mix en donde se abordarán las variables de producto, precio, plaza, promoción y fidelización específicamente para la idea de negocio que estamos desarrollando. Seguido por el plan financiero, en donde se detallará la proyección de ventas, el presupuesto de inversión, los ingresos y egresos, flujo de caja, VAN y financiamiento. Finalmente, concluimos el trabajo con las conclusiones y recomendaciones de toda la investigación, las cuales han sido consensuadas a nivel de todo el grupo y de gran ayuda para poder continuar con el desarrollo y mejoramiento de nuestra idea de negocio. / This report has been prepared with the purpose of developing the integral plan of our business idea. Throughout this report and after having presented the brief description of the idea we chose, the following topics will be described: Design and development of the Business Model Canvas; where we identify the profile of our client. In addition, we develop the value map, together with the description of our value proposition and the differentiating elements compared to the competition. Then we move on to the development and validation of all the quadrants of the BMC; where several experiments were used that helped us to support all the quadrants. Next, we will proceed to explain all the marketing mix plan, where we will talk about producto, Price, placement, promotion and Fidelity, especifically for the developing idea. Followed by the financial plan, where the sales proyection, investment Budget, income and expenses, cashflow, NPV and financing will be detailed. Finally, we concluded the work with the conclusions and recommendations of all the topics, which have been agreed at the level of the whole group and have been of great help to be able to continue with the development and improvement of our business idea. / Trabajo de investigación

Chinese traditional garment enterprises not only have to face inventory and channel problems left over by history, but also encounter the influx of new online companies into the market, resulting in a significant decline in the turnover of the traditional garment industry. With the promotion of e-commerce, the economic development of the garment industry presents a new trend. In order to find new opportunities in the environment of increasingly fierce competition, traditional garment enterprises have embarked on the road of strategic transformation.This study takes a garment company DLD as the research subject and displays the primary information through the Business Model Canvas. A case study, therefore, is the research strategy applied in this study, and data are collected through interviews and questionnaires. The primary method of analyzing data is a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis. The purpose of this study is to provide a useful reference for the enterprise in the transformation of e-commerce. SWOT analysis is conducted under the background information based on the Business Model Canvas, which demonstrates the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats encountered in the transformation process of its sales channel from offline to online. Combined with the Enterprise Modeling, this study summarizes the strategic transformation of the DLD company and proposes corresponding strategies and recommendations. Implementing the O2O e-commerce mode and the C2B business mode effectively reduces the product backlog and improves the company's competitiveness in the market. In the process of implementing these two modes, establishing a consumer database, unifying product prices, and establishing online and offline coordination teams are some practical methods for adjusting conflicts between sales channels and increasing product update rates. Besides, through the questionnaire, the recommendations proposed in this study are evaluated, two of which required further investigation and design.

The global rail network every year is used to transport approximately 21 billion of people and 10 billion tons of cargo. These numbers is estimated that are going to increase in the future. Railway will become the transportation of the future. The actors involved in the rail market realizing these needs started to invest funds to upgrade both the network and the electronic systems on the trains to meet the demands and attract even more customers. Currently two different electronic systems are installed on-board trains, one related to safety and security and the other for passenger services. For safety and security two different systems have deployed for signaling and train control. The first one is ERTMS system that is mainly deployed in Europe, China and other regions of the world using GSM-R technology operating at 900 MHz while the other one is solely deployed in the USA operating at 220 MHz. For passenger-services more and more operators install Wi-Fi systems on-board the train. Each of these systems has different requirements to function. The common factor of these platforms is the train-borne antenna, which plays an active role to all the systems and can improve the quality of the services provided. SMARTEQ having experience in the transportation sector, more specifically in trucks wanted to explore this growth of rail transport followed by huge investments will create openings to enter the market and expand their business portfolio. The purpose of this report is to deploy a business case for train-antennas in order to help SMARTEQ decide if there is value in the rail sector. To achieve this goal a market analysis was conducted, followed by a technical description of the systems and the needs that exist on antennas and in the end concluding with a business model. This study reveals that antenna-rail market is really difficult to enter for a new company not related to train industry and needs proper acquaintances and partnerships to become a leading supplier. In addition due to the oligopoly of the market, competition is really high and needs a unique and competitive solution both price and technology-wise to attract the end customer.

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to assess the process of early pre-internationalised and pre-market established born global company and to provide viable advice as to how to internationalise the Indian market which is psychically and geographically distant from the Swedish market. Design/methodology/approach - This study follows a qualitative research approach with an inductive single case study design in order to examine in-depth the Swedish start-up, TurtleCare AB, throughout its internationalisation process. In terms of data collection, a triangulation method has been employed comprising both primary and secondary data. Findings - The evidence suggests the entrepreneur partly acts under the effectuation logic, in the sense of reaching out and attempting to create network and partners, however, more notable is the market research and step-by-step causation process carried out by the decision-maker. Hence, the effectiveness of logic (causation or effectuation) applied is heavily dependent on the situation the company finds itself in. Among the possible market segments to be addressed in India, the most prominent ones are hospitality and tourism together with healthcare. In fact, the Indian market presents numerous opportunities for the foreign brand, however, crucial cultural factors influencing consumer behaviour must be considered when formulating a market entry strategy. Research limitations - Research biases stem from chosen method and nature of data gathering as well as the extent of company research on foreign market/market entry and short observation time might have limited the outcome. Practical implications - A real-life example of an entrepreneur's journey may not only serve as inspiration for future entrepreneurs but also, provide several insights for further research on born global internationalisation, particularly, in what concerns customer segmentation and market entry strategy within a challenging yet promising international business context. Originality/value - The originality dwells in the assessment of the processes happening in a pre-internationalised Swedish born global firm that attempts to enter the Far East market, with a focus on entrepreneurial actions, opportunity perception and decision-making logic.