platform or industry

Platforms and traditional industries represent two fundamentally different ways of creating value, organizing business, and scaling operations. While a traditional industry operates on a linear supply chain (pushing a product to a customer), a platform operates as a digital matchmaker that connects distinct groups to exchange value. Direct Comparison: Platforms vs. Linear Industries

Traditional businesses are often called “pipe” businesses because value flows linearly from the manufacturer to the consumer. Platforms, by contrast, create a network ecosystem. Platform Business Model explained…in under 100 words