...Georgiana Ciobotaru; Stanislav Chankov Purpose The paper aims to develop (1) a comprehensive framework for classifying crowdshipping business models and (2) a taxonomy of currently implemented crowdshipping business models. Design/methodology/approach The business models of 105 companies...

... is to explore retail stores’ potential demands for different services that a UCC could provide in order to foster the development and implementation of UCC solutions aimed towards more economically feasible business models. Design/methodology/approach Structured interviews were conducted with employees...

...Gino Marchet†; Marco Melacini; Sara Perotti; Chiara Sassi; Elena Tappia Purpose The resources and mechanisms required to complete a value proposition are generally considered as crucial aspects in designing a company business model. However, research in the third party logistics (3PL) arena...

.... A general frame of reference is developed that addresses the value proposition, as well as the value creation architecture that leads to generic business model configurations for contract logistics services. The framework is built upon the basic notions of service theory, competence research...