Table II

Business model innovation dynamics

DistributionConsultancyLinked Consultancy to open new markets
BM1aBM1bBM0BM1cBM2aBM2bBM2bBM1c
VPDistributor of 3DP equipment for educational needsDistributor of 3DP equipment for educational needsDistributor of 3DP equipment for educational needsDistributor of 3DP equipment for educational and other markets (e.g. food) needsKnowledge of 3DP technologies in educationTechnical/Market knowledge of 3DP in education – industryTechnical/Market knowledge of 3DP in education – industry – foodDistributor of 3DP equipment for educational as well as other markets (e.g. food) needs
VCrExternal partner (3DP manufacturer) + internal knowledgeInternal productionExternal manufacturers + internal knowledgeExternal manufacturers + internal knowledgeInternal knowledgeInternal knowledgeInternal knowledge – or – Networked with clientExternal manufacturer
VCaMargin on sold equipment (Buyers pay in advance)Margin on sold equipment (Buyers pay in advance)Margin on sold equipment (Buyers pay in advance)Margin on sold equipment (Buyers pay in advance)Pay per timePay per timePay per test and advice – otherwise – Open (e.g. a percentage on every sold product/service co-created)Margin on equipment sold (Buyers pay in advance)
VNPartially open model – Open only for VCr (collaboration with provider of equipment to identify new opportunities)Closed model – Hierarchical relationship with material suppliers and customersClosed model – Hierarchical relationship with equipment manufacturer, material suppliers and customersClosed model – Hierarchical relationship with equipment manufacturer, material suppliers and customersClosed model – Hierarchical relationship both with equipment manufacturers, material suppliers and customersClosed model Hierarchical relationship both with equipment manufacturers, material suppliers and customersClosed model – Hierarchical relationship both with equipment manufacturer, material suppliers and customers – otherwise – Partially open model – Open only for VCr (external client in building business opportunities)Closed model – Hierarchical relationship with equipment manufacturer, material suppliers and customers

Note: Changed BM building blocks from previous version are highlighted in italic

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