Open collaborative innovation and digital platforms. Issue 16 (10th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Esposito De Falco, Salvatore; Renzi, Antonio; Orlando, Beatrice; Cucari, Nicola
• Is Part Of: Production planning & control. Volume 28:Issue 16(2017)
• Page Start: 1344
• Page End: 1353
• Publication Date: 2017-12-10
• Subjects: Transaction costs -- digital platforms -- open collaborative innovation -- coordination costs -- revealing strategy -- ambidexterity; Production planning -- Periodicals; Production control -- Periodicals; 658.5
• DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2017.1375143
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0953-7287

Abstract

Abstract: This study uses contract theory to analyse the relationship between open collaborative innovation strategies and digital platforms. We argue that a collaborative mechanism and governance of the platform affect how operations are run and impact firm ambidexterity. We also explain how the twofold revealing strategy, both selective and free occurs via the platform and how governance positively impacts the coordination mechanism. A case study analysis on TIM OPEN draws a ground-breaking framework for future investigations. The analysis suggests that the combination of digital platform and collaborative innovation can facilitate the creative process and be a driver of operational synergies. Results confirm that the adoption of digital platforms for collaborative innovations reduces transaction costs.