Table 5

Summary of cross-case findings

Levels of factorsOverarching CSFsCSFsSub factorsCase ACase BCase CCase DCase E
MICRO-LEVELValue-oriented factorsAppropriate value propositionOffering unique two-sided value propositions
Enhancing the value propositions
Effective value capture mechanismCharging and/or subsidizing the right group(s)
Adjusting value capture strategy
Cost–benefit justification
Right governance ModelRight degree of openness to access
Balanced openness to authority
Ecosystem partnershipCollaboration with support organizations
Collaboration with user groups
Collaboration with logistic service providers
Collaboration with effective payment service providers
Marketing and hybrid communicationIn-person meeting arrangements between the producer and the customer
Communication with logistic service providers
Communication with both user groups
Online and offline advertising
Adequate marketing capabilities
TrustworthinessVerification through registration
Verification through authentication questions
Verification through certification
Organizational factorsManagement commitmentManagerial voluntary support
Establishing code of conduct
Users’ performance monitoring
Adequate time investment
Resource availabilityAdequate human resource
Adequate financial resource
MESO-LEVELUser-related factorsUsers’ adaptation and compatibilitySufficient adjustment in buying-selling practices
Sufficient technical compatibility
Sufficient temporal compatibility
Network size and effectSufficient producer and customer base
MACRO-LEVELContextual factorsGovernmental supportNon-monetary governmental support
Monetary governmental support
Contextual readinessAdequate contextual maturity
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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