This episode covers the business model - Layer Player as described in the book - Business Model Navigator by Oliver Gassmann, Karolin Frankenberger and Michaela Choudury https://amzn.to/2wHKa7m
A layer player is a specialized company whose services are limited to the provision of one value-adding step among different value chains. This step is typically offered within a variety of independent markets and industries. The company benefits from its ability to specialise in terms of efficiency gains, multiplying know-how and intellectual property rights. These economies of scale enjoyed by layer player companies often enhances its efficiently. Further, the established expertise can result in a higher quality process.
