本研究的主題是平台商業模式，研究的主要動機是近來不管是從SAP全球輔導過的各產業企業或是在EMBA探討過的無數個案中，發現一個成功企業都有一個共通的元素，就是它們都擁有一個優秀的商業模式，而進一步去檢視這些企業，發覺越來越多成功企業是以建立平台連結多方群體的平台式商業模式快速崛起，它們打破競爭的疆界，很多屬於傳統直線式產業鏈的企業因而紛紛敗下陣來。 鑑於研究者在剛出社會時曾經創過業，加上在外商的工作雖然收獲高於一般人，但總覺得為人作嫁且外商績效掛帥變動性大，因此有朝一日還是想要再次自行創業；加上此刻台灣的產業都面臨轉型，因而想利用這個論文來好好研究與探討這些平台企業的成功之道，歸結出實務建議供未來再次創業時參考，並提供給想轉型或發展平台商業模式的台灣企業參考！ 平台商業模式廣泛出現在各種產業中，受限於研究資源限制，本研究僅以電子商務為研究範圍，本研究選擇國內四家電子商務領導企業為個案研究對象，研究其成功的平台策略，及如何以平台為營運模式持續成長。另外，本研究也以商業模式圖（Business Model Canvas）來分析個案公司，探討其如何建立目標客戶群？如何建立營收模式？如何持續成長？最後，整合與分析其平台策略與商業模式的優劣，歸結出發展成功平台商業模式所應具備的資源與方法。本研究彙整結論如下： （一）找到存在於群體間尚未被滿足的需求，利用平台連接群體並建立互動機制，來提供價值與滿足需求並創造營收。 （二）建立完整的平台生態圈機制設計，讓平台本身與各邊群體成為關鍵資源。 （三）建立成長策略，持續以創新及創意來創造新的平台核心優勢來克服競爭與覆蓋威脅。 關鍵字：商業模式，平台策略，電子商務，創新擴散，價值網，網路效應，賽局理論。 / The theme of this research is to study the platform business model. The main motivation is the recent study whether counseling in each industry from the SAP global enterprise customers or EMBA explored in countless cases. The finding is that a successful business has one common element which they have a good business model. And further to examine these companies, most of the researches show that more and more successful companies have a significant and fast growth through platform business model that they build up a platform to connect multi-group. They break the boundaries of competition, so lots of the traditional linear chain companies have been defeated. Since the researcher used to start-up a company in earlier career stage. Also, although working in the global company has very good compensation compared with the local company. But always felt that work for others without profiting return and global vendor is pure performance driven with heavy pressure and dynamic change. So the researcher plans to re-start up the new business in the future. Besides, at the moment that all the Taiwan manufacture oriented companies are facing business transformation. Therefore want to take advantage of this thesis to investigate success of these platform companies. To conclude with best practice recommendations for reference once start-up a new company in the future. Also, provide reference for Taiwan companies that want to turn business transformation into platform business or start-up a new platform business. Platform business model is widely present in a variety of industries, subject to the limitations of research resources, this study only focus on the scope of E-commerce. This study chose four domestic leading E-commerce enterprise as a case study. Aim to study its successful platform strategy, and how to continue to grow with platform business model. In addition, this study also adopt the business model canvas to analyze the cases of companies that explore how to establish the target audience？How to build up revenue stream？How to continue to grow？Finally, consolidate and analyze the merits of its platform strategy and business model. And came out the must have resources and methods to develop a successful platform business model. This study aggregated the following conclusions: 1. To find out the unmet needs between the groups, take advantage of the interactive platform to connect groups and establish mechanisms to provide value to meet the demand and create revenue. 2. To establish an complete platform ecosystem with solid mechanisms. Let the platform itself and each side of the groups become the key resource. 3. To form a growth strategy, continue to equip innovation and creativity to create new core competence for a platform to overcome the threat of competition and coverage. Key Words：Business Model, Platform Strategy, E-Commerce, Innovation Diffusion, Value Net, Network Effect, Game Theory.

近年來平台商業模式席捲全球，Google、Amazon、Facebook、Airbnb、Line等平台領導者們，改變了人與人之間的互動、翻轉現代的生活，並從平台中取得價值、獲得優勢，進行一場以生態系為主的競爭遊戲。此股炫風吹向經濟體中的不同環節，讓企業與企業、產業與產業之間的互動關係發生變化，同時造成許多無法因應平台經營模式與競爭策略的企業快速衰退。因此，在此股潮流之中，舊有企業如何成功轉向平台經營為本研究之重點。 有別於分析成立之際即以平台模式為主的個案公司，本研究結合了價值鏈經營模式、以及平台經營模式的觀點與相關學術理論，採用縱斷面研究方法探討典範企業—台積電30年來經營模式的轉變歷程，分析其如何一步步重塑半導體產業結構、佈局平台策略並成功轉型，成為半導體產業的巨頭之一，並形成台積大同盟的生態系與兩大IDM對手展開全面競爭。 透過本研究之分析與歸納，發現「價值鏈」與「平台」兩者的商業模式要素內涵與經營思維迥異，前者專注本業、著重內部優化，以低成本或差異化為主要的競爭策略；後者則強調擴張營運範圍、槓桿外部資源，共同創造更多價值獲得雙贏局面。而價值鏈模式之企業可從建立內部平台開始、轉變到供應鏈平台，接著發展至雙邊平台的演化方式進行轉型，但不是所有企業都具備成為雙邊平台領導者的潛力，必須確認自身提供的價值是否為整個技術系統所需、以及能否同時為產業中許多企業解決商業問題。當企業成功轉為雙邊平台之際，即可專注於提高平台的網路效應與轉換成本等策略行動上，追求大者恆大及生態系競爭之目的。 / In recent years, the platform business model sweeps the world. Google, Amazon, Facebook, Airbnb, Line and other platform leaders not only changed the way people lived but also obtained values from the platform’s network. These values are key competitive advantages for platform leaders to win the game of business. However, the new type of business model is threatening pipeline business, and some pipelines even rapidly declined after attacking by platforms. Therefore, how pipelines can survive and turn successfully to platform-based business is the main discussion in this research. This study combined the academic theories of two business model: value chain and platform to explore the transformation of business and strategy of TSMC, which is one of the leading semiconductor companies in the world, in the past 30 years. The case study followed by analyzing how TSMC reshaped the semiconductor’s value chain and then adopt the platform strategy for enterprise transformation. Now, TSMC has its own ecosystem that can beat with other two giant IDM competitors. With the in-depth case study of the changing in TSMC’s business model, we had three conclusions. Firstly, we find out that the business model of “value chain” and “platform” has the different connotation and strategic thinking. The former enterprises focus on its own business, pay attention to internal optimization, and take advantage of differentiation or low cost for competition. However, the later ones emphasize the expansion of operating scope, leverage external resources, and co-create with partners for more values to pursuit the win-win situation. Secondly, enterprises with the value chain business model can develop the platform business model by establishing the internal platform at the initial and then expand to supply chain platform and two-sided market platform. But it's worth noting that not all enterprises have the potential to become a platform leader. It must satisfy two prerequisite conditions: (1) the own value is essential within an industry, and (2) can solve the business problems of different companies at the same time. Thirdly, when enterprises successfully become the platform-based business, enlarging network effect and switching cost are two primary actions to pursue and keep platform leading strategy.

近年來，國人追求健康、愛美等因素而運動風氣蔚為盛行，連帶擴大穿戴型裝置產業發展，越來越多廠商加入。而在競爭激烈的全球市場中，不少廠商以平台經濟模式的建立及善用網路外部性的發展為轉型的策略，其中，如何有效率擴大平台規模及提高顧客黏著度尤其重要。本研究著重於以下三點：個案公司之平台商業模式的運作機制、如何創造不同種類之網路外部性及如何管理網路外部性創造更多效益。 本研究採取單一個案研究法，並挑選從GPS大廠成功涉足智慧型穿戴式裝置且近年來積極轉型之台灣國際航電股份有限公司(Garmin Corp.)，經過研究個案公司平台商業模式與網路外部性的創造及管理，歸納本研究之發現：Garmin透過Garmin Sports平台的管理，建立與外部用戶的關係；並藉由穿戴式裝置的租借與其他廠商合作活動帶動運動市場貿易；再教練培訓為中心出發，提供一套專業、完整的課程，建立平台生態圈，擴大平台規模。 本研究之貢獻在於透過Garmin Sports的案例建立一套平台發展與網路外部性的創造與管理之架構，以期了解透過平台網路外部性發展如何提升使用者價值、為使用者帶來更多效益。歸納出三項因素如下： 1. 專業人士與外部廠商 2. 互補品的發展與資料庫的建立 3. 透過多方用戶的選擇與舉辦活動來管理網路外部性 此外，本研究為Garmin Sports平台成立初期，上線時間較短，部分網路外部性的交互影響研究受限。故建議後續研究，可待Garmin Sports平台運作期間較長，其網路外部性的創造與管理及不同種類網路外部性之相互作用亦會較為明顯。 / In recent years, the atmosphere of physical workout becomes prevalent, which results in the expansion of wearable device industry, causing more and more companies join in this industry. Under such a highly competitive global markets, platform transformation gradually becomes a popular strategy. In the research, our main focus lies on what the platform business model is and how to create and manage different kind of network externality. The case study method is applied for this research. We select Garmin Corp, a GPS corporation which successfully develops wearable devices in recent years and has transformed into a new business model as our research subject. With in-depth case study of platform business model and the creation and management of network externality, we conclude our findings as below: Garmin establishes the relationship with external users and cooperates with other companies through the management of the Garmin Sports platform by leasing wearable devices. To expand the scale of the platform, Garmin provides a set of professional training camp and competitions, so as to establish the platform ecosystem. The academic contribution of this study is to create the structure of developing platform and managing network externality, hoping to bring more value and benefits. The factors are as below: 1. Experts and external companies 2. Complementary products and database setup 3. multi-user selection and managing network externality through events In addition, this study is about the beginning of Garmin Sports platform in which on-line time is short and the interaction of network externality is limited. It is recommended that, for the follow-up research, researches should wait for Garmin Sports platform to operate for a longer period of time. Therefore, the creation and management of network externalities and the different types of network interaction will be more obvious.

Digitization of business has evolved business strategies and models. Companies have found new ways of value creation and consequently innovated monetization. A prominent area where this can be seen is within platform services, which lacks business-to-business research. Knowledge contribution in this area is therefore warranted. Aim – This study aims to investigate pricing strategies and contextual challenges and opportunities regarding platform services in the spirits industry. To enable this, the following research questions have been formulated: 1) What are important market dynamics to consider when developing a platform service in the spirits industry? 2) How will these market dynamics affect the pricing strategy of a business-to-business platform service? Method – Considering that theory testing and theory generation are both parts of this study, the methodological approach is abductive. Regarding the data collection, a literature review was paired with a case study. Semi-structured interviews with senior executives from the focal industry provides the source of primary data for this study. Thereafter, a thematical analysis method was applied to help answer the research questions. Findings – From the thematical analysis, this study identified five market dynamics affecting pricing strategies of business-to-business platform services in the spirits industry. Namely, adaptability, legislative barriers, locking effects, individualization of business relations, and digitization.  Implications – This study contributes to the spirits industry and to business-to-business platform developers through the identification of market dynamics. Investigation into how pricing strategies of platform services are affected by the industry-specific market dynamics can contribute to strategic decision-making. In terms of theoretical significance, the aforementioned market dynamics add to the business-to-business discourse. Additionally, this study’s explorative nature is expected to pave the way for further research into business-to-business platforms, the spirits industry, market dynamics, and pricing strategy. Limitations – The work context is limited to digital platform services within the spirits industry. Moreover, albeit the literature review covers established theory regarding both business-to-consumer and business-to-business platform services, the empirical focus and consequently the ambition of the analysis is to generate new knowledge for the business-to-business environment specifically. Lastly, the interview respondents are limited to the case company’s network.