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Purpose

The article introduces practitioners to the concept and process of co-creating customization with buyers.

Design/methodology/approach

This article offers a process and a model that mass market companies can use to take a scalable approach to involving customers in offering development, delivery and use.

Findings

Companies that co-create customization in a truly collaborative process enjoy significantly more sustainable competitive advantages.

Practical implications

For the company, co-creating leads to better offerings – including new capabilities that can be used with different customers in differing combinations – and also a more complete and clear picture of what its customers want.

Originality/value

The article introduces the co-creation customization model and nine strategies practitioners can use to provide individualized customer value.

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