2012年1月25日星期三

Buy and Sell side model---Lovefilm


Background:

This is the first assignment from BI5691 - The Networked Organization course (Msc Business Information Systems 2011, Royal Holloway University of London). The aim of this post is to build an E-business model for a company, which is mainly focus on the Buy/sell sides map. Ultimately, I consider to use the “LoveFilm” as a sample to share my understanding of the e-business (www.lovefilm.com) adopted by this company. LOVEFiLM is the UKs largest supplier of rental DVDs, Blu-Ray, Games and movies online, with over 70,000+ titles available. We also offer films to stream on PS3 and Internet enable TVs 

A supply-side / sell-side map:


The revenue model:
Basically, the revenue model with Lovefilm is that customers have to register firstly and it will charge from their personal account monthly. Members can choose view film or TV shows online or to get physical DVDs by post.
Lovefilm is mainly focus on the clients who has the great interest to film, game, or TV programs.  


LOVEFiLM support the benefits:
* Britain's largest range of films and games - 70,000 titles and counting
* FREE first class post for DVD, Blue-ray & Games rental
* Thousands of films to watch instantly to your PC, Smart TV, PS3™, iPad     and now Xbox 360 at no extra cost
* No long-term contracts - cancel anytime

The risks may be encountered:
1.In the case, some customers have their own memberships on other exist film-viewing websites, so they may not want to change another website and register again in order to view films on the Lovefilm.

2. Some CD/DVDs may generate the damages during the delivery, and some DVDs should be re-newed in the real time that cause more costs.