Coopetition & Value Net
Coopetition & Value Net
Coopetition & Value Net
VALUE NET
Competitive Dynamics & Strategy
Presented By:
Meghana Chittepu - 500107677
Chaitanya Gupta - 500106925
Manvendra Kumar Jadhwan - 500105507
AGENDA
Introduction
Case Study
Questions
Conclusion
COOPETITION
Coopetition is a business strategy where companies engage in both cooperative and competitive actions with the same firms or competitors. This strategy
allows companies to leverage the strengths and resources of their competitors to mutual benefit while still striving to outperform them in the market.
Recognizing areas of shared Establishing alliances to Setting cooperative and Developing value propositions
strengths with competitors. leverage each other's competitive boundaries. that benefit all participants.
resources.
Establishing Trust
Monitoring and Adjusting: Capturing Value Fairly: Innovating and Adapting:
and Transparency:
Building open communication Continuously evaluating Ensuring equitable distribution Encouraging a culture of
and adhering to agreed-upon performance and optimizing of benefits. innovation to respond to
rules. outcomes. market changes.
Case Study: Apple and Samsung
- Coopetition in the Smartphone Industry
Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., two giants in the global smartphone industry. Despite being fierce competitors, both companies also
collaborate in various aspects of their business, creating a value net that benefits them mutually.
Coopetition Dynamics:
1. Component Supplier Relationship: Apple sources crucial components like processors, memory, and displays from
Samsung.
• iPhone X utilized Samsung's OLED displays for its high-quality screen.
• Samsung is a primary producer of iPhone chips until 2013, enhancing its semiconductor division.
2. Legal Battles and Collaboration: Apple and Samsung engage in legal battles over patents while maintaining
collaboration in component supply.
• Despite legal disputes, Apple signed a deal with Samsung in 2018 worth billions for OLED displays.
• Legal disputes managed through licensing agreements, reducing regulatory risks.
3. Technology Licensing: Both companies have licensed technologies to each other, reducing legal conflicts.
• In 2014, they dropped patent lawsuits outside the US and cross-licensed patents.
Financial Benefits:
1. Revenue Generation: Samsung earns significant revenue from Apple.
• Apple's business accounted for approximately 15% of Samsung's total revenue in 2021.
2. Diversification of Revenue Streams: Apple diversifies its supply chain by sourcing from Samsung, minimizing dependency on a
single supplier.
• Samsung's reliable supply reduces the risk of production disruptions for Apple.
Suppliers: Apple benefits from Samsung's stable component supply, ensuring high-quality supply chain & Samsung gains significant revenue as
Apple's supplier, boosting its semiconductor and display divisions.
• Samsung invested in extreme ultraviolet lithography machines for iPhone chip production in 2018.
Customers: Apple caters to diverse consumers with Samsung's components, ensuring loyalty & Samsung's components enhance Apple's
product success, indirectly boosting Samsung's brand.
• Samsung's screens complement Apple's iPhones.
Competitors: Fierce competition drives innovation, maintaining market share and industry growth.
• Both hold significant market shares, driving overall smartphone market growth.
Complementors: Samsung complements Apple's products with high-quality components, securing revenue.
• Samsung's collaboration with Apple in licensing ensures a stable business environment.
Questions
How does Samsung benefit from its supplier relationship with Apple in the context of coopetition?
• Samsung benefits from its supplier relationship with Apple by gaining significant revenue.
• This relationship strengthens Samsung's position in the semiconductor and display industries, boosting its revenue and market
influence.
• Additionally, Samsung's collaboration with Apple in component supply helps it avoid regulatory hurdles and ensures a stable business
environment, contributing to long-term growth and sustainability.
How does coopetition between Apple and Samsung impact innovation in the smartphone industry?
• Coopetition fosters a competitive environment among companies, encouraging them to innovate in product features, design, and
technology to outperform each other.
• By collaborating on certain aspects while competing fiercely in others, companies drive technological advancements and set
industry standards for innovation.
• Coopetition stimulates market growth by spurring demand for new and innovative products, benefiting consumers with enhanced
smartphone experiences.
What role does Apple play as a complementor in the value net of Samsung's business model?
• Apple acts as a complementor in Samsung's business model by creating demand for Samsung's high-quality components through its
innovative products like iPhones.
• Samsung's components contribute to the success of Apple's products, indirectly enhancing Samsung's brand recognition and market
influence.
• This collaboration ensures a reliable revenue stream for Samsung and fosters a mutually beneficial relationship between the two
companies in the competitive smartphone market.