Book description
Executives often look at the network effects of digital platforms as a key source of competitive advantage — without understanding that platforms need to also leverage other factors at play in the local markets and among preferred customers. Network effects can help, but on their own, they offer very limited competitive value.Product information
- Title: Why Some Platforms Are Better Than Others
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2018
- Publisher(s): MIT Sloan Management Review
- ISBN: 53863MIT59213
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