Understanding digital platform strategies: Steps toward maintaining a cohesive and competitive business in our online world

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This paper concentrates on offering a range of strategies for navigating a climate of disruptive digital transformation. Strategies such as forming a platform that operates on top of another platform are viable ways of building a business in markets where online giants such as Amazon are dominant.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Understanding digital platform strategies: Steps toward maintaining a cohesive and competitive business in our online world", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 4, pp. 34-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-01-2019-0001