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Servitization strategies from customers’ perspective: the moderating role of co-creation

Ruiz-Alba, Jos� L.; Soares, Anabela; Rodr�guez-Molina, Miguel A.; Fr�as-Jamilena, Dolores M.

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Authors

Jos� L. Ruiz-Alba

Miguel A. Rodr�guez-Molina

Dolores M. Fr�as-Jamilena



Abstract

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the moderating role of co-creation in the implementation of servitization strategies in the pharmaceutical industry in a business-to-business (B-to-B) context. More specifically, this investigation explores the impact of different levels of services (base, intermediate and advanced) on servitization and on performance by using co-creation as a moderating factor. Design/methodology/approach: A research framework was developed and empirically tested in the pharmaceutical sector. Data collection was conducted through the online distribution of questionnaires. The final sample included 219 pharmacy stores, and the data were analysed using structural equation modelling. Findings: Main findings suggest that when the level of co-creation of the design of services is high, there are significant effects of servitization on firm performance. The moderating effect of co-creation is illustrated in regard to intermediate and advanced services, but results referring to the impact of intermediate services on servitization appear non-significant with a low degree of co-creation. No significant effects could be found for the impact of base services on performance and servitization for both high and low degrees of co-creation. Findings show an impact of advanced services on performance through the mediating effect of servitization when the degree of co-creation is high. Originality/value: Most research concerning servitization has been done from the perspective of manufacturers and service providers. This study adds value to the literature because it was designed from a customer’s perspective. Moreover, it contributes towards the conceptualization of the servitization research strategy and business models in a B2B context. This is accomplished through the investigation of the moderating effect of co-creation on the impact of the different levels of services on servitization and on performance.

Citation

Ruiz-Alba, J. L., Soares, A., Rodríguez-Molina, M. A., & Frías-Jamilena, D. M. (2019). Servitization strategies from customers’ perspective: the moderating role of co-creation. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, 34(3), 628-642. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-02-2017-0028

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 14, 2018
Online Publication Date Oct 5, 2018
Publication Date Apr 1, 2019
Deposit Date Mar 14, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing
Print ISSN 0885-8624
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 34
Issue 3
Pages 628-642
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-02-2017-0028
Keywords performance, co-creation, service design, servitization, business-to-business marketing
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/854892
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-02-2017-0028
Additional Information Additional Information : This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published version is available here: https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-02-2017-0028

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