E-commerce: Dropshipping business model
Koroljov, Mark (2023)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023061624075
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023061624075
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The purpose of this paper is to examine the benefits and disadvantages of the dropshipping business model and its potential scalability from the perspective of an e-commerce retailer. This paper explores the growth of the dropshipping business model in the e-commerce market, providing information into the market size and growth, and exploring its disadvantages and benefits.
The theoretical framework of this thesis examines benefits and disadvantages selected by the author of the business model from retailer’s perspective. Moreover, it will introduce benefits of dropshipping from supplier’s perspective and partially summaries findings of other authors study about dropshipping and explore ethical considerations regarding dropshipping.
The research design for this thesis employs a case study research strategy and mix of quantitative and qualitative data was gathered. Interview was conducted with a wholesale company that utilizes dropshipping services for retailers as part of qualitative primary data collection. Additionally, online questionnaire was initially distributed for primary quantitative data but later discarded during the research.
The result of this thesis presents a limited examination of the business model, It serves as a study of basic knowledge for further investigation.
The theoretical framework of this thesis examines benefits and disadvantages selected by the author of the business model from retailer’s perspective. Moreover, it will introduce benefits of dropshipping from supplier’s perspective and partially summaries findings of other authors study about dropshipping and explore ethical considerations regarding dropshipping.
The research design for this thesis employs a case study research strategy and mix of quantitative and qualitative data was gathered. Interview was conducted with a wholesale company that utilizes dropshipping services for retailers as part of qualitative primary data collection. Additionally, online questionnaire was initially distributed for primary quantitative data but later discarded during the research.
The result of this thesis presents a limited examination of the business model, It serves as a study of basic knowledge for further investigation.