Distributed Ledger Technology for the systematic Investigation and Reduction of Information Asymmetry in Collaborative Networks

Costs, risks and inefficiencies in Collaborative Networks (CNs) resulting from information asymmetries have been discussed in the scientific community for years. In this work, supply chain networks, as common representative of CNs, are used as object of investigation. Therein, problems and requirements of interorganizational information exchange are elaborated as well as the potential role Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) could play to address them. As major challenge, convincing all relevant network partners to resolve asymmetric information by sharing sensitive data is identified. To face this issue, the value of shared information is prioritized as a motivational aspect. Finally, we propose a search process to systematically assess the benefits of information sharing in collaborative networks. To coordinate and implement this process regarding the derived requirements of CNs we propose system components based on DLT design patterns

Data mining industry : emerging trends and new opportunities

Thesis (M.Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, June 2000."May 2000."Includes bibliographical references (leaves 170-179).by Walter Alberto Aldana.M.Eng

Plural franchise organizations

Diese Arbeit untersucht die strategischen Beweggründe von Franchisegebern, innerhalb eines vertikalen Vertriebssystems dauerhaft sowohl Franchisen als auch Filialen einzusetzen. Wie sich zeigt, ist die Verwendung einer so genannten pluralen Form theoretisch mit den folgenden spezifischen Vorteile gegenüber reinen Franchisesystemen verbunden: Senkung der Organisationskosten, Steigerung des Systemwachstums, Optimierung der Qualität betrieblicher Abläufe und Minderung des unternehmerischen Franchisegeber-Risikos. Die empirischen Ergebnisse zeigen vor allem eine breite Unterstützung für die Qualitätsaspekte. Demnach können Franchisegeber durch eine Kombination von pluraler Organisationsstruktur und entsprechender Gestaltung der durch den Agenten zu entrichtenden Gebühren Dritten glaubhaft und erfolgswirksam ein höheres Maß an Kooperationsbereitschaft signalisieren als reine Franchisesysteme. Plural forms emerge when franchisors simultaneously run franchised and company-owned units in one system. This thesis finds that: 1. Compared to pure franchising, plural forms theoretically cause lower costs, stronger growth, greater total quality, and reduced business risk. Empirical results support the quality issues and find plural chains to outperform pure forms. 2. As for plural forms, negative profits from franchise activities are offset with highly profitable company operations. Plural forms generate a greater ROI to their franchisors. 3. A wanted concentration of power guards the franchisor and all compliant franchisees from detrimental out- and inside influence. To alleviate franchisees’ fears of being exploited opportunistically, franchisors use contractual, financial and organizational regulations. 4. Combining the benefits, synergies and costs of each organizational mode helps to explain the existence of wholly company-owned, plurally structured and pure franchise systems