Chapter 4 of 'Platform Revolution' discusses the disruption caused by platforms in various industries, elaborating on how platforms utilize superior economics and network effects to outcompete traditional pipelines. It identifies two stages of disruption: the first where efficient pipelines replace inefficient ones, and the second where platforms overtake pipelines entirely. The chapter concludes with insights on how incumbent companies can adapt to fight against platform-driven transformation by creating their own value-creating ecosystems.
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