Publications
With our publications we cover the most diverse research areas that arise in the field of man, task and technology. In addition to traditional Business Information Systems topics such as knowledge management and business process management, you will also find articles on current topics such as blended learning, cloud computing or smart grids. Use this overview to get an impression of the range and possibilities of research in Business Information Systems at the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Type of Publication: Article in Collected Edition
Shaping Digital Platforms in E-Commerce: Developing an Architecture Framework
- Author(s):
- Wulfert, Tobias; Karger, Erik
- Title of Anthology:
- Proceedings of the 26th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS2022)
- pages:
- 1-17
- Location(s):
- Virtual Conference
- Publication Date:
- 2022
- Link to complete version:
- https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2022/77/
- Talk associated with this publication:
- 26th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS2022)
- Citation:
- Download BibTeX
Abstract
In 2024, the global e-commerce revenue is expected to reach USD 6.4 quadrillion, covering 21,8% of overall retail sales. Digital platforms form the core of e-commerce ecosystems, supporting various e-commerce business models with dedicated application services. In e-commerce, there are a variety of platforms with different services and architectures. Currently, however, there is no framework for digital platforms in the specific context of e-commerce. Hence, we apply a design science approach and develop a framework for digital platforms in e-commerce. We analyzed the architecture of selected digital platforms in e-commerce and conducted expert interviews. As a result, our article is the first to propose a tailored platform architecture for the e-commerce context, which is composed of four layers. The framework involves different ecosystem participants and a marketplace for the provision of third-party extensions. Furthermore, we outline future research opportunities and give an outlook on the further development of our framework.