Digital Transformation Strategies
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What is the primary focus of Ravensburger regarding technology in their business model?

  • Technology is used only for operational efficiency.
  • Technology is the main driver for innovation. (correct)
  • Technology is solely a support function.
  • Technology is integrated into all aspects of business.

In what way does Mittelbayrische differ in its digital transformation approach compared to Ravensburger?

  • Mittelbayrische utilizes ecommerce extensively.
  • Mittelbayrische focuses mainly on products. (correct)
  • Mittelbayrische treats technology as the main driver.
  • Mittelbayrische has a wider scope of transformation.

Which of the following statements best describes the company's ambition regarding new digital technologies?

  • All companies must fully adhere to a digital strategy.
  • The company may act as a follower relying on established solutions. (correct)
  • The company identifies changes but does not set measurable outcomes.
  • Only innovators can adapt rapidly to new technologies.

What is indicated as a key component of formulating a digital strategy?

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Which of the following best describes the scope of digital transformation for Ravensburger?

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What is one way digital transformation can create a competitive advantage?

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Which of the following is a benefit of using digital technologies in business transformation?

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What should companies focus on to formulate a successful digital strategy?

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What role does AI play in creating a competitive advantage?

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How can organizations adapt to meet customer requirements?

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What is necessary for transforming the organization with digital capabilities?

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Which aspect does not contribute to creating a competitive advantage?

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What should be avoided when formulating a digital strategy?

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What did Angela Ahrendts encourage individuals to do within Burberry?

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What is primarily emphasized in the concept of focusing on operational excellence?

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What strategy did UPS employ to gain a competitive advantage?

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Which company is referenced as having made a significant shift from film to cosmetics?

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What is one of the key components of reconfiguring value delivery models?

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Which factor is mentioned as a main driver of digital transformation?

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How did Volvo enhance its business model?

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What did savvy customers often use to interact with banks?

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What factor is contributing to banks facing digital disruption?

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How has customer behavior changed regarding bank visits?

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What is a key benefit provided by digital technologies in banking?

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What approach can banks take to transform their business with digital technologies?

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What is one barrier to the adoption of AI in banks?

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What competitive advantage can banks gain by using AI?

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What type of business model can banks develop to counteract competition?

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What is a major opportunity created by data analytics in banking?

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What is a key focus of Ravensburger's digital transformation strategy?

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What organizational change is Ravensburger implementing to foster innovation?

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What is one outcome of Ravensburger's digital capabilities investment?

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Ravensburger's approach to skills development includes which of the following?

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What aspect of digital strategy does Ravensburger emphasize in terms of evolution?

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What does the digital transformation aim to enhance according to Ravensburger?

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How does Ravensburger intend to use IT in relation to their strategic ambition?

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What must Ravensburger identify in the digital transformation process?

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What is a key component in ensuring digital growth?

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Which of the following factors contributes to customer intimacy in the context of digital transformation?

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What measurable benefits can digital transformation provide to employees?

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Which change is typically identified as necessary for implementing a digital transformation?

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What is a primary objective of formulating a digital strategy?

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Which of the following describes ambidexterity in the context of digital growth?

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How does a company's existing capabilities impact its digital transformation?

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What is a primary measure of competitive advantage enabled by digital transformation?

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Flashcards

Digital Transformation Competitive Advantage

Using digital technologies to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, or reinvent business models, creating a superior market position.

Customer Experience Enhancement

Improving how customers interact with a company by using new channels, data, and tailoring experiences to individual needs.

Operational Excellence

Improving internal business processes through digital technologies for efficiency and cost reduction.

Business Model Reinvention

Creating entirely new ways of delivering offerings to customers using digital tools, fundamentally changing how the business operates.

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Digital Strategy Formulation

Creating a plan for using digital technologies to achieve business goals, considering constraints and opportunities.

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AI-driven Competitive Advantage

Using Artificial Intelligence to improve existing business functions or create innovative products and services.

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Burberry Customer Experience

Burberry's approach to creating a consistent and excellent customer experience across all channels (online and in-store).

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Operational Excellence (B)

Using technology to improve business processes and reduce inefficiencies, creating a competitive advantage that's hard for competitors to replicate.

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Reinventing the Business Model (C)

Transforming a company by innovating products, services, and delivery models to meet evolving customer needs and stay competitive.

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Reinventing Industry

Creating entirely new ways of doing business in a particular industry, often through innovation and disruption.

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Substitution of Products/Services

Replacing existing products or services with new ones, often digital, to meet evolving customer demands that current offerings can't meet.

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Creating a New Digital Business

Developing a dedicated digital business unit (e.g., Nike +) to address new market opportunities brought on by digital transformation.

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Reconfiguring Value Delivery

Improving how a company brings products and services to market in a digital way by connecting products with data to increase value.

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Rethinking Value Proposition

Strengthening existing market presence by adjusting products and services to meet newly emerged consumer expectations in the digital age.

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Drivers of Digital Transformation (Macro)

Customer needs, technological advancements, and competitive pressures shape the necessity of adapting.

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Digital Disruption

The process of change where digital technologies alter the way businesses operate and customers interact, creating new opportunities and challenges.

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New Business Models

Innovative approaches to creating and delivering value to customers, driven by digital technologies.

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Competitive Advantage

A feature that gives a company a superior operating position compared to rivals.

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AI Integration

Incorporating artificial intelligence into business operations to enhance processes and decisions.

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Digital Capabilities

The skills, technologies, and processes a company uses to conduct digital business tasks.

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Customer Intimacy

Creating a deep understanding of customer needs and preferences to drive loyalty and satisfaction.

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Operational Excellence

The ability to efficiently and effectively run a business's day-to-day operations.

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Fintech Companies

Financial technology companies that use digital technologies to provide financial services.

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Agile Operations

Flexible and responsive business processes to adapt quickly to the changing market needs.

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Digital Leadership

Strong leadership that embraces digital transformation and guides the organization's digital strategy.

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Digital Workplace

A modern work environment focused on flexibility and digital tools for collaboration and productivity.

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Barriers to AI Adoption

Obstacles that prevent organizations from implementing AI solutions.

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Digital Transformation Scope

The extent and breadth of changes a company plans to make using digital technologies.

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Strategic IT Use

How a company employs Information Technology to support its overall business goals.

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Organizational Changes

Adjustments needed in company structure and processes due to digital transformation.

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Measurable Outcomes

Quantifiable benefits of digital transformation for the company and employees.

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Digital Growth

The need for businesses to adapt and innovate to thrive in a continuously changing digital landscape.

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Digital Future

The anticipated digital environment a company is planning for.

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Ambidexterity

The ability of a company to maintain its current operations while building for and adjusting to the future digital evolution.

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Digital Strategy

A detailed plan for using digital technologies to achieve specific business objectives.

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New Business Model

A business model that has been reinvented to enhance customer experience, often involving new products or services, especially in digital areas.

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Digital Transformation Scope

The extent to which a company's products, processes, or its entire organization is transformed to adapt to an evolving digital landscape.

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Process Improvement

Improving business processes through reengineering and digitalization.

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Strategic Use of IT

How information technology (IT) is used to achieve business goals.

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Technology as Enabler

Using technology to create innovation and achieve strategic business goals.

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Digital Capabilities

Investing in IT to improve business processes and customer experience.

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Organizational Changes

Modifying company structure and skills to support digital transformation.

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Technology as Supporter

Using technology as a tool to support existing business strategies and processes.

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Digital Strategy

Creating a plan using technology to achieve business goals.

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Digital Technology Innovator

A company that actively creates, develops, and implements innovative new technologies.

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Digital Technology Early Adopter

A company that quickly adopts new technologies and uses them to improve its business operations.

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Digital Product Enrichment

Using digital tools to enhance product offerings and customer experience.

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Digital Technology Follower

A company that adopts and implements technologies that are already proven in the market.

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Business Value (Digital Transformation)

Outcomes achieved through digital transformation, like increased revenue.

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Separate Business Unit (BU)

Creating a new, independent business unit for innovation.

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Digital Strategy Formulation

Creating a plan that outlines how a company should utilize digital technologies to achieve its business objectives.

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Digital Transformation Ambition

The level of change and disruption a company wants to achieve through digital initiatives.

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New Business Skills

Developing and attracting personnel with digital skills for success.

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Digital Strategy Scope

Defining the extent of digital transformation in a company.

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Measurable Outcomes

Specific results a company aims to achieve, that can be accurately measured to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital strategy.

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Identify Changes to be Made

Assess and outline the necessary improvements and transformations required in the company.

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IT Leverage Strategic Ambition

How IT supports the company's overall goals.

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Measurable Outcomes

Setting targets and metrics for success in digital transformation.

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Study Notes

Session Topics

  • Questions addressed during the session included how digital transformation creates competitive advantage and how to formulate a digital strategy.

Outline for the Session

  • Competitive advantage enabled by digital strategy
  • Create a competitive advantage with AI
  • Formulate a digital strategy
  • Conclusion

Types of Digital Transformation for Companies

  • Enhancing customer experience: Use new channels for customer reach, leverage data and analytics to build customer intimacy, adjust the business to meet customer needs, and always improve. (Burberry example)
  • Focusing on operational excellence: Optimize processes with technology, avoid imitation by competitors, (UPS example)
  • Reinventing the business model: Transform the business industry (Airbnb example), replace products/services if needed, build new businesses, adjust value delivery and redefine current position (Fujifilm, Nike+ examples).

Drivers of Digital Transformation

  • Savvy customers who use digital technologies to interact with banks. Bank customers visit banks less often now.
  • Competition: Threats from new entrants (Fintech companies) and existing banks.
  • Data: New opportunities created to improve decision making by understanding customer expectations. Innovation is faster, innovation process is faster for new entrants (Fintech revolution).
  • Innovation and Value: Value created by the banks evolves with digital technologies. (Examples: Hana Bank using smartphones for cash withdrawals, sending money, and online payments).
  • Profitability
  • Better time to market
  • Improved quality
  • Employee engagement
  • Risk exposure
  • Innovation capabilities
  • Brand image

Obstacles to AI Adoption

  • Technical difficulties (integration with existing tools)
  • High implementation costs
  • Employees resistance
  • Lack of skills internally
  • Organizational difficulties
  • Uncertainty about the ROI
  • Regulatory uncertainties
  • Concerns about data security:
  • Lack of suitable data

How AI Can Create Competitive Advantage

  • Optimize business processes
  • Enhance customer experience, and create innovative business models.
  • Look for examples of how companies have been using AI for these purposes.

Case Study Examples

  • Staudt, P., & Hoffmann, R. (2024). How a utility company established a corporate data culture for data-driven decision making. MIS Quarterly Executive, 23(1), 3, p.19-35.
  • Hess et al. (2017) <<< Options for formulating digital transformation strategies », MISQ executive, june, (15,2), pp. 123-139.
  • P7S1, Mittelbayrische, and Ravensburger (various examples relating to the digital business strategy of these companies)

How to Formulate a Digital Strategy

  • Define your digital ambition (How radically different is your future? What is the scope of the digital transformation? How does the company use IT to leverage its strategic ambition?)
  • Identify changes to be made (What needs to change? Processes, Products, Business model, Skills, organizational structure, IT...).
  • Set up measurable outcomes (What are the measurable benefits for the company? What are the measurable benefits for employees?)
  • Make it evolve.

Key Success Factors for Digital Transformation

  • P7S1, Mittelbayrische, and Ravensburger (e.g., top management support, existing capabilities, digital growth)

Takeaways

  • Customer intimacy
  • Competitive advantage enabled by digital transformation
  • Operational excellence.

Digital Transformation Scope

  • Different companies have varying degrees of transformation scope (e.g., company-wide versus product specific).

Strategic Use of IT

  • P7S1, Mittelbayrische, and Ravensburger (e.g. technology as an enabler for innovation versus technology as a support function)

Company's Digital Technology Ambitions

  • Innovator, Early adopter, or Follower.

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