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What technological approach did UPS utilize to gain a competitive advantage?
What technological approach did UPS utilize to gain a competitive advantage?
Which company is mentioned as having successfully shifted from film to a different industry?
Which company is mentioned as having successfully shifted from film to a different industry?
What is one method customers are using to interact with banks today?
What is one method customers are using to interact with banks today?
What business transformation model did Volvo implement?
What business transformation model did Volvo implement?
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Which company is cited for creating a new digital business unit, Nike+?
Which company is cited for creating a new digital business unit, Nike+?
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What is a key driver of digital transformation according to the content?
What is a key driver of digital transformation according to the content?
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Angela Ahrendts’ vision for Burberry emphasized what aspect of business interaction?
Angela Ahrendts’ vision for Burberry emphasized what aspect of business interaction?
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What industry is cited as an example of reinvention through a digital business model?
What industry is cited as an example of reinvention through a digital business model?
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Which of the following options can enhance customer experience through digital transformation?
Which of the following options can enhance customer experience through digital transformation?
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What is one way companies can create a competitive advantage through digital technologies?
What is one way companies can create a competitive advantage through digital technologies?
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What is essential for formulating a digital strategy?
What is essential for formulating a digital strategy?
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Which approach helps adapt a strategy within the constraints of the environment?
Which approach helps adapt a strategy within the constraints of the environment?
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Which option is NOT a method for transforming business through digital technologies?
Which option is NOT a method for transforming business through digital technologies?
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What does the Burberry case illustrate about creating a competitive advantage?
What does the Burberry case illustrate about creating a competitive advantage?
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Which driver of digital transformation focuses on procedural improvements?
Which driver of digital transformation focuses on procedural improvements?
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What role do digital technologies play in enhancing operational excellence?
What role do digital technologies play in enhancing operational excellence?
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What is the primary focus of Ravensburger's new business model?
What is the primary focus of Ravensburger's new business model?
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How does Ravensburger view the role of technology in its operations?
How does Ravensburger view the role of technology in its operations?
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Which statement best describes the scope of digital transformation for P7S1?
Which statement best describes the scope of digital transformation for P7S1?
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What approach does P7S1 take towards defining digital strategy?
What approach does P7S1 take towards defining digital strategy?
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In terms of innovation, how does P7S1 classify itself?
In terms of innovation, how does P7S1 classify itself?
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What was a key reason for the Mittelbayrische's digital transformation?
What was a key reason for the Mittelbayrische's digital transformation?
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What is the primary focus of Ravensburger's digital strategy?
What is the primary focus of Ravensburger's digital strategy?
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Which of the following is NOT a trigger for companies to embark on digital transformation?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for companies to embark on digital transformation?
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What is a key aspect of the new business areas developed by Mittelbayrische?
What is a key aspect of the new business areas developed by Mittelbayrische?
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How does Ravensburger aim to enhance its traditional offerings?
How does Ravensburger aim to enhance its traditional offerings?
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What does the term 'digital ambition' refer to in the context of these companies?
What does the term 'digital ambition' refer to in the context of these companies?
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What commonality exists in the digital transformation approaches of the discussed companies?
What commonality exists in the digital transformation approaches of the discussed companies?
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Which of the following options best summarizes a desired outcome for Mittelbayrische?
Which of the following options best summarizes a desired outcome for Mittelbayrische?
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What is a primary focus of Ravensburger's strategy regarding digital transformation?
What is a primary focus of Ravensburger's strategy regarding digital transformation?
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What organizational change does Ravensburger implement to foster innovation?
What organizational change does Ravensburger implement to foster innovation?
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Which aspect of the digital strategy emphasizes the need for skill development?
Which aspect of the digital strategy emphasizes the need for skill development?
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What is the expected business outcome of Ravensburger's digital transformation?
What is the expected business outcome of Ravensburger's digital transformation?
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Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor to change in digital transformation?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor to change in digital transformation?
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How does Ravensburger plan to digitize the customer experience?
How does Ravensburger plan to digitize the customer experience?
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What is a key step in formulating a digital strategy according to Ravensburger's view?
What is a key step in formulating a digital strategy according to Ravensburger's view?
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What does the idea of setting up measurable outcomes in digital transformation imply?
What does the idea of setting up measurable outcomes in digital transformation imply?
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What is a key factor for ensuring the success of digital transformation in a company?
What is a key factor for ensuring the success of digital transformation in a company?
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Which change is typically necessary during a digital transformation?
Which change is typically necessary during a digital transformation?
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What does customer intimacy contribute to when a company undergoes digital transformation?
What does customer intimacy contribute to when a company undergoes digital transformation?
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What outcome is vital for evaluating the effectiveness of digital transformation?
What outcome is vital for evaluating the effectiveness of digital transformation?
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Which of the following is a benefit of having strong existing capabilities during a digital transformation?
Which of the following is a benefit of having strong existing capabilities during a digital transformation?
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How can a company use IT to support its strategic ambitions during digital transformation?
How can a company use IT to support its strategic ambitions during digital transformation?
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What is meant by 'ambidexterity' in the context of digital growth?
What is meant by 'ambidexterity' in the context of digital growth?
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What is a major driver of digital transformation?
What is a major driver of digital transformation?
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Study Notes
Session Questions
- Key questions addressed during the session include how digital transformation can create a competitive advantage and how to formulate a digital strategy.
Session Outline
- The session outline includes competitive advantage enabled by digital strategies, creating competitive advantage with AI, formulating a digital strategy, and a conclusion.
Digital Transformation Options
- Companies can transform their business through three options: enhancing customer experience, focusing on operational excellence, or reinventing the business model.
Enhancing Customer Experience
- Use new channels to improve customer reach and engagement.
- Leverage data and analytics to understand customers better.
- Adapt the organization to accommodate customer needs
- Continuously improve customer experience.
Operational Excellence
- Use technology to address in-process inefficiencies.
- Operational approaches are difficult for competitors to imitate.
Reinventing Business Model
- Reinvent industry before becoming disrupted
- Substitute products and services; consider replacing products and services if there are digital threats
- Create new digital business
- Reconfigure value delivery models; rethink value proposition to meet new needs
Case Studies
- Burberry: Created a compelling customer experience, allowing anyone to interact with Burberry online as well as in person, offering the same experience.
- UPS: Standardized and optimized operational efficiency
- Airbnb: Reshaped the hospitality industry by competing with hotels
- Fujifilm: Shifted from film to cosmetics
- Nike: Created a digital business unit Nike+
- Volvo: Transformed business model from B2B to B2B2C model, leveraging technology for customer interaction
- DBS: Rethought its value proposition to meet new needs
Drivers of Digital Transformation
- Based on text, customers and competition are primary drivers. Analysis needs to encompass the entire industry, not just one company (e.g. DBS).
Drivers of Digital Transformation (Analysis)
- Customers: Savvy customers use digital technologies to interact with banks; bank customers visit banks less frequently.
- Competition: Threat from new entrants (Fintech companies) and other banks.
- Data: New opportunities enabled by analyzing data to improve decision-making and understand customer expectations.
- Innovation: The innovation process for new entrants (Fintech) is faster than established banks.
- Value: Value created by banks evolves using digital technologies, such as enabling customers to use smartphones to withdraw cash, send money, and pay at stores
How to Formulate a Digital Strategy
- Define your digital ambition: Consider how radically different the future is, scope of transformation, and how IT supports your ambition.
- Identify changes to be made: Identify what needs to be changed within the company (processes, products, business model, skills, and organizational structure).
- Set up measurable outcomes: Determine measurable benefits for the company and for employees.
- Make it evolve: Adapt to changes and ensure the digital growth of your company.
Changes in Processes, IT, and Organization
- Processes: Re-engineering and digitization are key.
- IT: Investment in new IT and digital capabilities to enhance products and services for improved customer experience.
- Organization: Separate business units may be required, alongside development programs for new digital skills.
Digital Ambitions
- P7S1: Focused on developing new business areas, enriching the company's TV portfolio, and diversification.
- Mittelbayrische: Focused on defending their position as a leading provider and exploiting digital opportunities.
- Ravensburger: Focused on their core business while enriching and improving it through digital products and services
Scope of Digital Transformation
- P7S1: Company-wide
- Mittelbayrische: Primarily products.
- Ravensburger: Products and processes.
Strategic Use of IT
- P7S1: Technology as an enabler for innovation.
- Mittelbayrische: Technology as a support function to reach strategic goals.
- Ravensburger: Technology as a main driver for innovation, focused on content platforms.
Company Ambitions on New Digital Technologies
- Innovator: Develop new technologies.
- Early adopter: Actively look for implementation opportunities.
- Follower: Relies on well-established solutions.
Key Success Factors
- Leadership: Top management support is vital.
- Capability: Existing capabilities are often strengthened or expanded.
- Content/Growth: Focus on regional content (Mittelbayrische), increasing brand awareness, and quality of content (Ravensburger).
Conclusion
- Key takeaways include customer intimacy, competitive advantage, operational excellence, reinventing business models, and different options for reaping benefits.
Business Value of Digital Transformation
- Outcomes: Digital transformation outcomes include revenue increases, improved core product offerings (market leadership potential), and stabilization of core businesses.
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This quiz explores the key concepts of digital transformation and its impact on gaining competitive advantage. Topics include enhancing customer experience, achieving operational excellence, and strategies for reinventing business models. Test your knowledge on how companies can successfully formulate effective digital strategies.
