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A Study of Service Model Innovation for Logistics Information Platform Based on Cloud Ecosystem |
XING Daning1,2,ZHAO Qilan3,SONG Zhigang3 |
1. Jimei University 2. School of Economics and Management,Beijing Jiaotong University 3.
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Abstract This paper puts forward a service model of logistics information platform based on cloud ecosystem by using theories of cloud computing, business ecosystem and bilateral market, on the basis of summarizing and analyzing the existing service models and their characters. Firstly, this paper analyses connotation and characteristics of cloud ecosystem and logistics information platform services. Secondly, according to its functions and role, the logistics information platform is divided into five types. Furthermore, the existing various service models of logistics information platform are studied comparatively from eight angles, including nature, value creation, the core function of platform, profit model, participation in the specific operation, typical enterprises, application enterprises, and existing problems. Thirdly, this paper puts forward a service model of logistics information platform based on cloud ecosystem, and analyses its concept model, structure, business functions, value creation, and profit pattern. Finally, the conclusion and prospect is presented.The conclusion shows that the model makes innovations in five aspects, including the conceptual model, the main elements, functions of core business, value creation, and profit model. It has some significance for the healthy and sustainable development of the logistics industry on cloud economy.
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Received: 26 April 2016
Published: 15 August 2016
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Corresponding Authors:
XING Daning
E-mail: xingning2002@126.com
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