The impact of ICT on market organisation – A case of 3D-models in engineering consultancy

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Abstract

This paper analyses the impact of the use of ICT in production and delivery of technical engineering consultancy services on business structures with regard to industry convergence and transaction costs. The paper takes an empirical study on the introduction of 3D-modelling tools in the building section in a Scandinavian engineering consultancy firm as its point of departure. The discussion identifies three different structural aspects, which all are affected by the use of ICT: Internationalisation vs. Local markets, Outsourcing vs. Structural integration, and Division of work between actors within the value chain.
Original languageEnglish
JournalTelematics and Informatics
Volume31
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)282-291
ISSN0736-5853
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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